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Sexiest Old-School DH Bike Out There
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flag HardtailHucker03
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 9:52 Quote
drakche wrote:
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what frame is the blue one I the middle?
flag dragonaut
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 12:23 Quote
HardtailHucker03 wrote:
drakche wrote:
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what frame is the blue one I the middle?

IT's a Rotec RL9
flag sherbet
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 13:45 Quote
chaserider wrote:
sherbet wrote:
Pull shock from way back. Schwinn had a similar setup for the Straight 88.

That's one 8 too many.

It was called the Straight 8.

Ah, thanks man.
flag Buggyr333
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 14:32 Quote
drakche wrote:

IT's a Rotec RL9

Rotec rl9's are probably my favorite looking old(ish) school 8+ inch bike.
flag sterlingmagnum
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 16:20 Quote
Buggyr333 wrote:
drakche wrote:

IT's a Rotec RL9

Rotec rl9's are probably my favorite looking old(ish) school 8+ inch bike.

there is actually a small Rotec frame for sale in seattle area if anyone is interested. its in the buy sell zone

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1600347/
flag HardtailHucker03
Posted: Aug 10, 2014 at 17:35 Quote
drakche wrote:
HardtailHucker03 wrote:
drakche wrote:
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what frame is the blue one I the middle?

IT's a Rotec RL9
thanks!
flag blacktea
Posted: Aug 11, 2014 at 7:05 Quote
Giant ATX DH One Prototype

Old Giant ATX One DH Prototype (only few bikes were made)
flag 817moto
Posted: Aug 11, 2014 at 8:40 Quote
^that dt tho hahaha
flag johnny-likes-dh
Posted: Aug 11, 2014 at 16:01 Quote
blacktea wrote:
Giant ATX DH One Prototype

Old Giant ATX One DH Prototype (only few bikes were made)

4, if I remember correctly, always wanted an atx, always will, lovely bike.

Here's a few images I got from an ebay auction that took place in 2008:

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Also here's a few from a user on pb, think this sold in 2009 though.

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More pics here
flag shwinn8
O+
Posted: Aug 17, 2014 at 12:08 Quote
2006/2007 is where my personal "old" school mythical line is drawn... and i LOOOOOOOVE them Straight8's, DH8's & DH9's!!! I have a picture of my Straight 8 posted somewhere in this thread
flag bonastab
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 at 4:34 Quote
I really liked the look of the prototype ATX One, more than the final version of it.
But normal one was a great ride too - I had the BETD 8" upgrade plates on it and my old monsters.
The monsters didnt really suit it though, too heavy.

Excuse the state of the room, I was about 16-17ish and a messy student when I had this! ^_^ (coming up for 30 now - wow time flies)
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flag jon211v
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 at 7:25 Quote
Sorry about the blurry pic but I just acquired this after wanting one since 2001.
It had no frame decals so I got some on Friday and gave him a good polish. I can't find any fork leg decals for the Shivers though Frown
This is a work in progress, I already changed the bars, seat and I bought a period MRP too which should be here any day.

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flag laynehip
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 at 7:30 Quote
Nice work! Looks fantastic.
flag jon211v
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 at 7:31 Quote
laynehip wrote:
Nice work! Looks fantastic.

Thanks very much.

It's going to be used too as it's the only DH bike I have.
flag chaserider
Posted: Aug 18, 2014 at 8:53 Quote
jon211v wrote:
Sorry about the blurry pic but I just acquired this after wanting one since 2001.
It had no frame decals so I got some on Friday and gave him a good polish. I can't find any fork leg decals for the Shivers though Frown
This is a work in progress, I already changed the bars, seat and I bought a period MRP too which should be here any day.

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Very awesome.

I wanted a Stab Primo for several years, but never got one.
With that said I ended up getting some decent rides during the years.
Still, you can't go wrong with a nice old Kona.

 


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