What is this MTB frame?

oliver1850 · #1 05-22-2019, 12:44 PM

Obviously not a Cannondale. The fork resembles a Headshok, but the oval shaped boot makes me think it's not one. Anyone recognize this frame and fork?

pdonk · #2 05-22-2019, 12:54 PM

Fork looks like it could be an action tec.

Mikej · #3 05-22-2019, 01:49 PM

Hmm- Univega was my first guess, but I don’t know.

GonaSovereign · #4 05-22-2019, 01:53 PM

Looks like (but is not) a Rocky Mountain Cirrus frame. Vaguely Manitou-ish back end. That is an Actiontec fork.

GOTHBROOKS · #5 05-22-2019, 02:00 PM

cannondale at one point made an elevated chainstay frame.

93KgBike · #6 05-22-2019, 02:08 PM

I think that is a Manitou.

1987 Bradbury Manitou Elevated Chainstay

charliedid · #7 05-22-2019, 02:14 PM

Cannondale did make one but I'm gonna guess this one is a Nothing Special.

dougefresh · #8 05-22-2019, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdonk

Fork looks like it could be an action tec.

Could be a Terry Grimes with an Action Tec fork.

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuil...s-designs.html

the seat collar looks different but the reverse facing dropouts are on both.

bicycletricycle · #9 05-22-2019, 02:30 PM

That is an Action Tec fork, frame looks Douglas Bradbury style but I do not remember an elevated chainstay one.

pdonk · #10 05-22-2019, 02:39 PM

I'd say no to it being a manitou based on pics and details.
No gussets, the braces and it just does not look like a manitou.

http://www.secondspincycles.com/2016...chainstay.html

charliedid · #11 05-22-2019, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougefresh

Could be a Terry Grimes with an Action Tec fork.

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuil...s-designs.html

the seat collar looks different but the reverse facing dropouts are on both.

Hmm that does look similar doesn't it? Braze-ons seem rather crude and poorly placed and can't tell if the bike has a braze for front derailleur.

dougefresh · #12 05-22-2019, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by charliedid

Hmm that does look similar doesn't it? Braze-ons seem rather crude and poorly placed and can't tell if the bike has a braze for front derailleur.

Details like the struts between the seat and chainstays as well as how the chainstay assembly is shaped where it meets the seat tube are pretty identical.

The fork doesn't have the cable stop. Maybe the owner ground it off? Or were they bolt-on items; I don't remember.

oliver1850 · #13 05-22-2019, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougefresh

Could be a Terry Grimes with an Action Tec fork.

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuil...s-designs.html

the seat collar looks different but the reverse facing dropouts are on both.

With the exception of the seat binder, it looks just like the 2nd frame posted in the link. Doubt that any other builder did the chain stays that way.

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

charliedid · #14 05-22-2019, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oliver1850

With the exception of the seat binder, it looks just like the 2nd frame posted in the link. Doubt that any other builder did the chain stays that way.

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

Do you own it?

Brian Smith · #15 05-22-2019, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougefresh

Could be a Terry Grimes with an Action Tec fork.

https://www.bikeforums.net/framebuil...s-designs.html

the seat collar looks different but the reverse facing dropouts are on both.

Nice one. I was thinking that the frame might be an ABM, but after seeing your link, I've changed my mind to agree.