rwh63

dump picked these recently. posted some info in this thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/general-c...nd-thread.html

however, thought i might get a lot more info if i posted in MTB. i emailed Funk; however, Klein is no longer. looking for any and all feedback: years, models, component suggestions, value. anything to help me understand these better. thx!

btw, don't see a serial on the Funk; serial on the Klein is 5910596083

Steve B.

Well the Klein looks like their mid 90’s aluminum. 1” headset, anybodies would work. You are lucky it’s a threaded b-bracket, the pressed in would be hard to source, this looks like any current BSA will work. Probably a 130mm rear dropout spacing. Could use any system with QR wheels up to 11 spd. as long as it’s rim brakes.

Never heard of Funk

rwh63

yes, rim brakes. and , so, the klein is actually a road bike frame, not mountain. my error. found a full bike on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/17558911982...Bk9SR_CppNCVYg

staehpj1

I am not familiar with their road bikes, but Klein made some nice mountain bikes of a similar vintage, so probably a decent frame.

I am not familiar with Funk, but a google search seems to indicate they made ti bikes. What is that one made of?

masi61

The idea that you can pick up such high end framesets at a dump is just amazing to me. I'm definitely familiar with Klein and a Quantum Race would build into a great road bike still today. The tire clearances might be tight leading you to max out at 25mm tires though.

staehpj1

Yeah, actually either one would still buld up into a pretty nice bike for someone's usage. The Funk looks like it would be a pretty nice bike for someone who wanted a rigid bike for trail riding.

rwh63

i believe aluminum. according their site history section, that is what they started with. transitioned into ti later. i tried to contact Funk. phone goes straight to voice mail. someone did respond to an email, and stated: I'm pretty sure Funk Cycles never made that frame. Someone had done a pretty good job of attaching our decals.
That said, it seems like a reasonable quality bike, but hard to tell from just photos. Happy to talk with who ever is selling this frame.

i don't think that person knows their history. however, subsequent emails have gone unanswered.

Eric F 

Nice score!!

Here's the 2001 Klein catalog that includes the Quantum Race as their 2nd highest level road bike... https://www.vintage-trek.com/Trek-Fis.../2001klein.pdf Your frame is of a similar age. It's not a smooth ride, but it's stiff, and accelerates like a rocket.

rwh63

yes, I believe the Klein is a late ‘90s model. Unfortunately for me, it is measuring 61 cm, which is too large for me 😩