This is one of the earliest true 18 speed mountain bikes and one of the earliest aluminum frames. It's almost new and is bone stock as it came from the shop. All the specs are identical to Schwinn's build list. With ONE exception being the tires. Those had to be replaced due to dry rot.
It has less than one mile on it and I believe it to be the best example of this model you will ever find again. As near as I can trace this was the only year of production for the 1.86kg Pro. This bike is super lightweight, much lighter than contemporary models and can be made even lighter yet by swapping to an alloy handlebar, etc. But if your're a purist like me, this is as good as it gets. I removed the chain to show that there is NO wear to the chainwheels or rear sprocket.
I researched the patent number on the frame and although PDG (Paramount Design Group takes credit for its design it appears that it was actually invented by none other than Gary G.Klein. He applied for this design on 11/7/77 and was granted the patent on 2/19/85. Kleins are of the finest bikes on the planet. They are top tier. After reading about the invention of the 1.86Kg Pro, I was amazed at how much thought, geometry and engineering physics was put into cycling.
Here's how Gary introduced his invention: "The frame of a racing type bicycle is made very rigid to increase the power transmission efficiency and to improve the handling and riding characteristics. The preferred configuration uses large diameter tubing in aluminum alloy to achieve a lighter, stronger and much more rigid frame than prior art."
Patent No. 4,500,103
This is one of the most ergonomically correct bikes I've ridden.
SPECS
Frame: Paramount double butted aluminum
Fork: Cro-moly
Rear Shock: Hard tail
Rims: Wolber AT20
Hubs: Sansin Sealed System
Spokes: Stainless steel
Tires: Originally Trek Control Track
Front tire: Panaracer Classic Dart 2.1 -my favorite MTB tire combination.
Rear tire: Panaracer Smoke 2.1 -they are simply the best tire for Texas.
Pedals: Aluminum Sakae MTP-122
Crank: Sakae FX SLP with Oval Tech rings
Chain: Shimano UG
With extra: SRAM
Rear Cogs: Suntour 6 speed freewheel
Bottom Bracket: Sakae SR FX Sealed
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC 9000 Pro
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC 9000 Pro
Shifters: The indestructible Suntour index thumb
Handlebars: steel
Stem: steel with internal roller
Headset: Tange CD
Brake set: Dia Compe AD992 rear U brake and NGC 982 front cantilever
Brake levers: Dia Compe Advantage 292
Saddle: Leather Mountain Pro by Selle San Marco
Seat Post: Suntour with wedge system (no binder bolt) no weight!
Color: Bold Blue (Metalic)
Frame Size: 18"
Crank: Sakae FX SLP with Oval Tech rings
Chain: Shimano UG
With extra: SRAM
Rear Cogs: Suntour 6 speed freewheel
Bottom Bracket: Sakae SR FX Sealed
Front Derailleur: Suntour XC 9000 Pro
Rear Derailleur: Suntour XC 9000 Pro
Shifters: The indestructible Suntour index thumb
Handlebars: steel
Stem: steel with internal roller
Headset: Tange CD
Brake set: Dia Compe AD992 rear U brake and NGC 982 front cantilever
Brake levers: Dia Compe Advantage 292
Saddle: Leather Mountain Pro by Selle San Marco
Seat Post: Suntour with wedge system (no binder bolt) no weight!
Color: Bold Blue (Metalic)
Frame Size: 18"
