Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology

1992 Mantis Valkyrie

Built up as a 1992 with first generation Shimano XTR parts.  The frame is New Old Stock and had never been built before we got it.  The Valkyrie uses smaller diameter tubes which will absorb impacts better than one large diameter tube.  The elevated chain stays eliminated chain suck and allowed the chain to be removed without cutting.  The WTB roller cam brake was modified to allow for smoother cable routing by moving the rollers to the underside of the brake arms. 

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Frame		Cro Moly
Fork		Cro Moly
Rear Shock		NA
Rims		Ritchey Vantage Pro WCS
Hubs		Shimano 600
Spokes		DT Stainless Steel
Tires		Ritchey Z Max Megabite WCS  26 x 2.35
Pedals		Shimano Deore
Crank		Shimano XTR
Chain		Shimano
Rear Cogs		Shimano XTR 8 speed cassette
Bottom Bracket		Shimano UN
Front Derailleur		Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur		Shimano XTR
Shifters		Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Handlebars		Cro Moly
Stem		Ritchey Force
Headset		Specialized alloy
Brake set		Shimano XTR front, WTB Roller Cam rear
Brake levers		Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Saddle		Selle Italia Turbo (perforated)
Seat Post		American Classic Ti
Colors		purple
Size		19"
Serial #		VK1915S