BEAUTIFUL frame, man. I had a buddy a while back that rode for Schwinn for a while and, when he was on the team (even before I think), he rode the same frame. INDESTRUCTIBLE. It had to be for the frame to have never broken because the friend I'm talking about is Koji Kraft. He has never taken it easy on a bike...or his body for that matter.

I have a brand new set (SLIGHT shelf wear) set of the black USA made forks w/ Matching USA decals on them if you need them.

They are not the ones with the brake mounts and peg bosses...just straight leg beefy chromoly w/ 3/8" dropouts.

LMK if you are interested in them for the build. I'll let them go cheaply.

Carl

Hey Duke. CONGRATS! You hit the trifecta of tank vert bikes. When you get it, give us a report of the weight. It was discussed in another thread how light these bikes were although beefy as hell. As we both know as Blammo owners, that frame is like 7-8 pounds. How much is the Tour?
I've gone new school. but still riding haro!

Duke 01 wrote:

Yeah Zach, Tour, Canadian Beast & S351 USA Mirra were the best looking bikes from the era!

Hey Kevin....how's it going?
This was my next on the list (i wish the last one too )

I would like to add the ever-awesome K2 DMC Pro to that esteemed list!

Duke, things here not bad in NYC, thanks for asking - how 'bout you? 

And by the way, that List you mention - it never ends...!

Last edited by kmpap (2008-05-30 8:53am)

Yeah, K2 DMC Pro is an awesome bike of the late 90's!!!
Should be included in my list....though i never came across a single one and there're not many parts from K2 to support it.
It's heavy enough, isn't it?

Yes Sir, that list never ends! Every month we came up with another F/F that needs to be built...!
By the way, here's nice!
Weather is a bit too hot sometimes, i'm not complaining though, it could be worse

Last edited by Duke 01 (2008-06-01 5:55pm)

Thank you Frank!!!

Yeah, the Beast is kinda light for what it is actually!
Massive tubes and dropouts BUT internally machined headtube and bottom bracket (!!!!)
Ahead for its time, isn't it?

Any news from ya?? pm me

Thanks Carl....i appreciate it much!

Pm me with pictures of these forks when you can!!

I love the frame design!!!!!

dd4130 wrote:

Are you building this up?

Yes, i will
I haven't done anything yet....i need to finish up my GTs first.
Another problem in the way is that there's no parts available and they are hard to find.

Btw, I WISH i had that Hydramatic of yours, i would transfer all the parts from it on the Beast..

Last edited by Duke 01 (2008-09-02 4:33am)

Never tried Powerlite..not good? 

I am comfortable with the Mirra bars, I do wish they were a little bigger. I might keep looking for something else on Ebay or something.

Speaking of Ebay, that is where I found the frame I am buying. The auction ended, and then I got an email from the seller asking if I still want to buy it. Does this sound legit? Also, is there anyway to tell from looking at the photos if I am getting the real thing. The combination of gyro tabs and the shape of the rear brake cable holder make me think it is the real deal.

Any advice would be appreciated.

CDL2042 wrote:

Never tried Powerlite..not good? 

I am comfortable with the Mirra bars, I do wish they were a little bigger. I might keep looking for something else on Ebay or something.

Speaking of Ebay, that is where I found the frame I am buying. The auction ended, and then I got an email from the seller asking if I still want to buy it. Does this sound legit? Also, is there anyway to tell from looking at the photos if I am getting the real thing. The combination of gyro tabs and the shape of the rear brake cable holder make me think it is the real deal.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Powerlite 4pc bars are good, but after riding them for a while on my friend's bike they started feel kinda low to me (i'm used to Mirra bars, GT Vert bars)
On the other hand, Mirra bars have very nice shape, i love it!! Though i would prefer a bit of a backsweep..they are too damn straight! lol

As for the XS bars, i'll let you know as soon as i get my hands on them

Yeah, i've seen the Canadian Beast that was on ebay (oakley & toyota decals)...it was up there for two months or something.
As it comes down to my knowledge, yes he has the real thing !
I've had a similar deal before....buying a frame right after the end of the auction...and it went smooth for me.
Good luck!!

Duke.