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Hi All,
Been waiting to get my hands on one of these for years and I finally did! It was tucked away in someone's basement and is in good condition. Few nicks and scratches, but they're just cosmetic. I remember 20 years ago I used to dream about owning one of these...better late than never! So - very curious to know what year this is. It only has the "Don't tread on me - made in Massachusetts" sticker on it. Guessing that it's a 1991 (11 referring to the size (21") and year (91) It's black. Serial # 143W11. It's a 21". Thanks in advance and proud to be a Fat owner! I'm going to do a full restoration on this. Does anyone have information about the proper colour schemes for this particular model/year. Sorry for the crummy picture.[IMG]file:///Users/cervelovideo/Desktop/Photo%2020.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by Bigbead75; April 16th, 2011 at 3:14 PM. Reason: additional information added (size of bike) - figured out serial # |
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It's a wicked.
I waited 10 years to get my first and it was a wicked . Rode it today and it's such a blast: perfect fit.perfect balance. I want another one!
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Left-hand drive Wickeds are super rare too
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it has an American stem on it..
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I would not repaint the frame. Leave it with all it's patina glory.
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I polished her up and the bike is in really good shape...very clean, just a few nicks here and there. It's like it was barely used. What's the deal with the bottom bracket on these?
Also, anyone know where I could find the paint schemes for this model/year? Thanks! Best, J |
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Please don't repaint....(you won't need the paint schemes if you take my advice). This is an original prototype FAT that is even reverse drive! How cool it that!
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Are you guys serious about this being a reverse drive bike?? Looks like the negative was scanned backwards to me.
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Took the photo with my laptop, so the image is reversed...
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After having this bike sit around for a while, I'm lucky enough to find someone who has a full Suntour xc pro groupset (seatpost, hubs, pedals, headset + all the rest). Have to give the American Stem back but getting a Tioga Tbone...and a nice old Bontrager saddle. Can't wait to have her built up and hit the trails. The suntour stuff looks pretty rad and I hear that it works well. Pics to follow next week.
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moved this to readers gallery.
Last edited by Bigbead75; June 4th, 2012 at 10:33 PM. |
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Looks like a well ridden bike, sorry to read you had to give back the American stem.
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