My '85 FAT CHANCE

High Gear · December 10th, 2011, 4:20 PM

I just picked the bike up this past week. Too dark to take pics in the evening so I got some today. I originally thought the bike was purple (dark basement). The first thing my wife said "it's pink". Well, so isn't this web site. I like it. I have a few questions. Firstly, what looks not to be stock other than the fork. The stem is Specialized and looks like it may have been yellow or half black and half yellow. The wheels are also Specialized with 6 speed XT hubs as you can see. The person didn't give me any info other than they purchased it new in '85 and can't remember if they changed anything on the bike since it has been soooo long. It was kept in a dry basement, so no rust. Seatpost moves freely. What do you guys think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/69091020@N07/

chainline · December 10th, 2011, 5:21 PM

Wow, you got your self a real gem there.Cool bike.Good find !

yo-Nate-y · December 10th, 2011, 5:32 PM

I really like the color and it has a great build to boot. Nice bike.

chefmiguel · December 11th, 2011, 8:09 AM

Sweet!

High Gear · December 11th, 2011, 12:20 PM

I know it's only a Kicker, my gole is to own a Yo Eddy one day. So I'll probably sell this after putting around on her for a bit. This will give me a chance to feel the differance between the two bikes. I want one like the one below, even if I have to have it repainted. What am I looking at in a price range for one in good condition?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/69091020@N07/

chainline · December 11th, 2011, 3:12 PM

Kickers are a great bike,slack angles super comfy don't underestimate them one bit.keep it in the arsenal.Yo's are really a dime a dozen. IMO.so when the time is right pop on one

colker · December 11th, 2011, 4:04 PM

hmmm.. i like to look at yo eddys. I rather ride what you have...

December 10th, 2011, 4:20 PM	#1
High Gear Member Join Date: October 3rd, 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 40	My '85 FAT CHANCE I just picked the bike up this past week. Too dark to take pics in the evening so I got some today. I originally thought the bike was purple (dark basement). The first thing my wife said "it's pink". Well, so isn't this web site. I like it. I have a few questions. Firstly, what looks not to be stock other than the fork. The stem is Specialized and looks like it may have been yellow or half black and half yellow. The wheels are also Specialized with 6 speed XT hubs as you can see. The person didn't give me any info other than they purchased it new in '85 and can't remember if they changed anything on the bike since it has been soooo long. It was kept in a dry basement, so no rust. Seatpost moves freely. What do you guys think? http://www.flickr.com/photos/69091020@N07/ Last edited by High Gear; December 26th, 2011 at 3:20 PM. Reason: Better photos

December 10th, 2011, 5:32 PM	#3
yo-Nate-y Global Moderator Join Date: March 12th, 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 806	I really like the color and it has a great build to boot. Nice bike. __________________ 1975 Witcomb USA, 1981 Chris Chance; 1984 Fat Chance, 1987 Team Comp, 1991 Yo Eddy, Monster Fat, and Wicked ....happy to have finally found a clean 80s Fat Team Comp with a box crown fork

December 11th, 2011, 12:20 PM	#5
High Gear Member Join Date: October 3rd, 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 40	Thanks for the kind words. I know it's only a Kicker, my gole is to own a Yo Eddy one day. So I'll probably sell this after putting around on her for a bit. This will give me a chance to feel the differance between the two bikes. I want one like the one below, even if I have to have it repainted. What am I looking at in a price range for one in good condition? http://www.flickr.com/photos/69091020@N07/ Last edited by High Gear; December 26th, 2011 at 3:48 PM.

December 11th, 2011, 4:04 PM	#7
colker Senior Member Join Date: June 1st, 2006 Location: rio de janeiro Posts: 991	hmmm.. i like to look at yo eddys. I rather ride what you have... __________________ https://retratosdeflaviocolker.wordpress.com/ wanted: ride time.

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December 10th, 2011, 5:21 PM	#2
chainline Senior Member Join Date: February 12th, 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 301	Wow, you got your self a real gem there.Cool bike.Good find !

December 11th, 2011, 8:09 AM	#4
chefmiguel Senior Member Join Date: June 12th, 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 307	Sweet!

December 11th, 2011, 3:12 PM	#6
chainline Senior Member Join Date: February 12th, 2010 Location: laconia Posts: 301	Kickers are a great bike,slack angles super comfy don't underestimate them one bit.keep it in the arsenal.Yo's are really a dime a dozen. IMO.so when the time is right pop on one

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