Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology

1987 SE Shocker by Hanebrink

One of the earlier rear suspension designs.  Dan Hanebrink took the SE front triangle and grafted his rear suspension onto it.  The quick release lever mounted on the top of the shock is used to control the damping.  The tighter the quick release, the slower the shock movement.  The owners manual suggests filling the shock with water in case you lose air pressure.  In the middle picture below, you can see the plastic piece mounted to the chain stay to keep the chain from bouncing into the tire.

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Frame		6061 T-6 Alloy Front, 4130 Rear
Fork		Chrome plated Cro-Moly Unicrown
Rear Shock		Air
Rims		Araya RM20 26" front 24" rear
Hubs		Specialized sealed
Spokes		Wheelsmith 3 cross
Tires		Specialized Ground Control 26x19.5 front 24x1.95 rear
Pedals		Suntour XC II
Crank		Takagi Tourney XT 180mm
Chain		Shimano UG
Rear Cogs		Suntour freewheel 6 speed
Bottom Bracket		Sealed Cartridge Bearing
Front Derailleur		Suntour XC
Rear Derailleur		Suntour XC
Shifters		Suntour XC
Handlebars		Specialized alloy rise
Stem		Suntour XC
Headset		Steel
Brake set		Shimano Deore XT MC70 Front Suntour XC Roller Cam Rear
Brake levers		Suntour XC Racer 4 finger
Saddle		Brooks Professional
Seat Post		SR Sakae
Colors		Polished Aluminum Front Black Rear Swing Arm
Size		23"
Serial #		M502080