Help identify this MTB?
06-26-20, 05:50 PM
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Help identify this MTB?
My kid’s friend rode to our house on this bike. The front brake pads were missing, the headset was loose, the stem was only stuck 1/2” into the head tube, and the saddle was loose.
I addressed all the issues so she had a safe bike to ride home. I put the saddle up to my height and took it for a spin, it’s a sweet little bike actually, but I have no idea what it really is. I’ve never heard of a “Traveler” mtb.
Any help?
I addressed all the issues so she had a safe bike to ride home. I put the saddle up to my height and took it for a spin, it’s a sweet little bike actually, but I have no idea what it really is. I’ve never heard of a “Traveler” mtb.
Any help?
06-26-20, 07:00 PM
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Flag is stuck in tennessee might be a clue.
06-26-20, 07:35 PM
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06-26-20, 08:12 PM
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06-26-20, 08:15 PM
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It's mid-90's and those Alivio cranks are under recall.
06-26-20, 08:21 PM
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06-26-20, 08:25 PM
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06-26-20, 11:28 PM
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That's the Traveler logo for a brand of bicycle and motorcycle helmets owned by Two Wheel Traveler of Knoxville Tennessee. The rear derailleur is 2nd generation Alivio, which places it 1995-1996. The bicycle was likely contract manufactured in Asia. The serial number may give a clue to its actual source.
06-27-20, 12:26 AM
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That's the Traveler logo for a brand of bicycle and motorcycle helmets owned by Two Wheel Traveler of Knoxville Tennessee. The rear derailleur is 2nd generation Alivio, which places it 1995-1996. The bicycle was likely contract manufactured in Asia. The serial number may give a clue to its actual source.
Edit: and thank you for the helpful info
06-27-20, 05:32 AM
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Yes, I believe it to be a promotional bicycle. Had this been from an actual bicycle line, I would have expected both a brand and model name on the frame. Promotional bicycles typically don't have model names and doubling up the logo increases exposure. I'd still appreciate the serial number. TIA.
06-27-20, 08:01 AM
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Suspension fork appears to have deflated. I don't know what provided the spring in those. Decomposed elastomers would be my first guess, but missing spring or leaky air cartridge are other possibilities.
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06-27-20, 08:52 AM
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The forks are SR Duo Track, which were elastomer based. The last time I checked, refresh kits are available for about $50.
