Between the ages of 14 and 17 I used to race Downhill mountain bikes and at that time I would have either been riding a beat up GT RTS ( terribly designed linkage system ) or a Jamis Dakar ( amazing ) and of course both complete with Rock Shox Judy DHs, ‘V’ brakes, Renthal Motocross bars ( because that was how we rolled ) and all manner of anodized bits ‘n’ bobs.
I remember after one race looking over at a few pros and seeing what I now know to be a bunch of Klein Mantras. Instantly I fell in love. Maybe it was the ridiculously oversized tubing? Perhaps it was the day-glo paint that was calling me out? I don’t know but what I do know is I still have a soft spot in my heart for the Klein and if I could ever get my hands on a fully rigid Attitude I would be one stoked boy!
Tags: 90s, aluminium, anodize, downhill, gt rts, jamis dakar, klein, mountain bike, mtb, old school, retro
August 27, 2009 at 9:59 am |
a descent attitude goes for at least a coupe of grand on da bay, crazy money
August 27, 2009 at 10:14 am |
Killer though.
August 27, 2009 at 9:29 pm |
i raced dh about the same era as you. i had a fat chance shockabilly from mclaines. day glo lime green fade to sky blue. them wer the days,