Marty Schlesinger No-Footer

 

Taken from the April 1988 issue of BMX Plus. Part of a Mongoose Decade Pro test article. The two page intro to that test is below. 

The Build Of The S&M ATF

These wheels have been sitting in the garage for some time. Seemed like the perfect opportunity to build up another bike. Because who doesn't need more bikes?

 

A perfect blend of parts. S&M cruiser bars, stem and fork. Add in a set of these classic Shimano XTR brakes with Odyssey brake cables, great combo. 

 

The New S&M 26" ATF

Somewhere in my garage has been sitting a super nice set of 26 inch cruiser wheels for the past few years. A pair of low flange Suzue sealed bearing hubs laced to Mavic machined sidewall rims with DT spokes. And those seemed like the perfect reason for a new bike build. 

The S&M LTF frame in translucent green made for a fitting frame to build with these wheels and assorted Profile and Thompson parts. And to finish it off, my obsession of owning every last pair of Shimano XTR V-Brakes, this bike had to have a pair of these on it. 

Time For An Update

The old Redline cruiser is ready for some maintenance and updates. Not sure what is to come for the ride, but it has been a great bike. 

Somewhere In Time, A Bridgestone Bike Story

Looking back at a few of the bikes that were in the Bridgestone line up, especially some of those from their mountain bike selection, it is easy to see why their bikes were so popular at the time. The Comp MB-2 from 1990, and the MB-4 from 1993 are two really great looking rigs. 

The1990 Comp MB-2(pictured below) with Ritchey Logic Prestige tubing and a great selection of components made it a great build. 

And the 1993 MB-4. Lugged frame, with a TANGE tubing fork, Shimano Deore DX shifters, Dia-Compe brakes, and Sugino cranks. Lots of bike at the time for $725.