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1999 Crescent Ilions

Crescent Bicycles started out as a US brand more than 100 years ago, but became established in Sweden where they were eventually manufactured.  Their orange road bikes with the checked graphics became known for their racing prowess.  In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Crescent offered a few model-years worth of aluminum trials bikes.  These bikes were made in Taiwan and shared design elements with the Monty 223 stock bike.  Their low-slung design at the time made them appealing for big moves, and the low front end was typical of competition bikes.  This example is built with many of the classic parts from the era including Magura rim brakes with poly pads, short cage rear derailleur, radially laced front wheel, and a Geax Sedona rear tire which was very light despite its large volume.

The Build

Year: 1999
SN: WBK618264P
Frame: Crescent Ilions
Fork: Kinesis Aluminum 6061
Stem: Profile Stiffy
Headset: WTB Momenteum Grease Guard
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ ISIS
Handlebar: Specialized Low Rise
Shifter: Shimano Deore XT M732
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M735 Short Cage
Brake Levers: Magura HS-33 Race-Line
Front Brake: Magura HS-33
Rear Brake: Magura HS-33
Crankset: Truvativ Hussefelt
Chainring: Truvativ 22
Pedals: Primo Platform
Hubs: LX / Shimano Silent Clutch
Rims: Sun Rhyno Lite / Monty Fat Trials
Front Tire: Michelin Wildgripper Jet S 1.95
Rear Tire:
Geax Sedona 2.25
Wheel QR: Shimano
Seatpost: American Classic
Saddle: PFR
Grips: Lizard Skins Moab
Cogs: Shimano Ultegra
Chain: Shimano IG
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