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thirdgenbird
04-08-2014, 06:03 PM
Not something you see everyday

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Road-Bike-Frame-American-ABM-Alien-Face-Prototype-58cm-/111322161347?pt=US_Bicycles_Frames&hash=item19eb5160c3
Jexbrah
04-09-2014, 12:02 AM
Was ABM famous for aluminum bikes?
bewheels
04-09-2014, 02:15 AM
Was ABM famous for aluminum bikes?

Yes, they were considered a hot company back in the day for aluminum MTB frames.
thirdgenbird
04-09-2014, 06:50 AM
Was ABM famous for aluminum bikes?

They manufactured at least one frame for specialized as well.

This is. The only road frame I've seen.
Kirk Pacenti
04-09-2014, 07:11 AM
I remember wanting their "M16" frame quite badly. The M16 was the first production MTB with 16" chainstays. Which (imo) was responsible for the development of elevated stay mountain bikes with 15.5" chainstays. Afterall, if 16" is good, 15.5" must be better, right? ;)

Cheers,
KP
harryschwartzma
04-09-2014, 09:42 AM
They also had a Beryllium bike. Beryllium was cool because it would kill you if inhaled, or something like that.
Kirk Pacenti
04-09-2014, 09:58 AM
They also had a Beryllium bike. Beryllium was cool because it would kill you if inhaled, or something like that.

And it was only $20K. Beryllium poisoning is no joke, my dad worked with a guy who died of it.