45 yrs old just got a yo

MDM · April 17th, 2013, 1:18 PM

So a while back I sold my beloved Trek 970. A neighbor was going to take it to the dump as the seat post had rusted in. I fixed it up and rode it for years.
I bought a fancy full susp which was beautiful and precise and comfortable but just didn't have the feel of my old 970 steel. I sold it and started looking for a replacement 970 or 990 and started seeing these Fat Chance bikes here and there.
I found a Yo eddy Med close to home for a good price and bit the bullet. Its in nice shape, better than expected with a mix of xt xtr syncros etc. I am guessing its a 95 or 96 from the serial which starts with yo M 290. If anyone could guess the year that would be great.
I want to replace the bars because they are hipster fixie narrow .
Also has a manatou answer 5 on it in nice cond.
Any tips or suggestions appreciated and sorry for the long post.

fat-tony · April 17th, 2013, 1:30 PM

It's never too late for a FAT.

jonsonneborn · April 17th, 2013, 8:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MDM

I am guessing its a 95 or 96 from the serial which starts with yo M 290. If anyone could guess the year that would be great.

Hard to tell for sure but based upon the "0" or the "9" you might have a '99 or 2000 which were the last 2 years of production. '95 & '96 would still have 1" headset. I believe they went to 1.1/8" in '97. Also they routed the rear brake cable down the non-drive side starting around '97 to better accommodate v-brakes. Any pictures?

Congrats on the find!

Jon

MDM · April 17th, 2013, 8:20 PM

Pics coming

tvcreative · April 18th, 2013, 7:17 AM

she's a beauty!

hold on to that one...very nice condition, enjoy the ride.

MDM · April 19th, 2013, 9:04 AM

Spent time yesterday at a shop talking about fit and what I would need to do to make it work. Rather than bastardizing it I'm going to trade or sell for a better fit. Not sure to post here or CL or bay.

Retro Dude · April 19th, 2013, 9:27 AM

Post it in the "For Sale" section here first, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it.

MDM · April 19th, 2013, 9:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Retro Dude

Post it in the "For Sale" section here first, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it.

Will do Thanks!

April 17th, 2013, 1:18 PM	#1
MDM New Member Join Date: April 16th, 2013 Location: Seacoast nh Posts: 7	45 yrs old just got a yo So a while back I sold my beloved Trek 970. A neighbor was going to take it to the dump as the seat post had rusted in. I fixed it up and rode it for years. I bought a fancy full susp which was beautiful and precise and comfortable but just didn't have the feel of my old 970 steel. I sold it and started looking for a replacement 970 or 990 and started seeing these Fat Chance bikes here and there. I found a Yo eddy Med close to home for a good price and bit the bullet. Its in nice shape, better than expected with a mix of xt xtr syncros etc. I am guessing its a 95 or 96 from the serial which starts with yo M 290. If anyone could guess the year that would be great. I want to replace the bars because they are hipster fixie narrow . Also has a manatou answer 5 on it in nice cond. Any tips or suggestions appreciated and sorry for the long post.

April 19th, 2013, 9:27 AM	#7
Retro Dude Senior Member Join Date: September 5th, 2011 Location: Clay Posts: 512	Post it in the "For Sale" section here first, you shouldn't have any trouble selling it. __________________ inFATuated

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April 17th, 2013, 1:30 PM	#2
fat-tony Global Moderator Join Date: October 13th, 2004 Location: birmingham, al - usa Posts: 720	It's never too late for a FAT.

April 18th, 2013, 7:17 AM	#5
tvcreative Senior Member Join Date: March 15th, 2010 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 716	she's a beauty! hold on to that one...very nice condition, enjoy the ride.

April 19th, 2013, 9:04 AM	#6
MDM New Member Join Date: April 16th, 2013 Location: Seacoast nh Posts: 7	Spent time yesterday at a shop talking about fit and what I would need to do to make it work. Rather than bastardizing it I'm going to trade or sell for a better fit. Not sure to post here or CL or bay.

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