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    • July 21, 2012 at 1:44 pm
    mingodog
    Member
    I’ve owned this one since 96 and got it second hand and I’m not real sure about the year. I was thinking that it’s a Colorado bike but but after reading somethings here i’m not sure. Maybe you experts here could tell me more :)




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    • July 21, 2012 at 3:33 pm
    neo_pop_71
    Member
    Welcome!

    You are the proud owner of a ’95 Comp, check yours against the catalog image provided in the “Bikes” section at the top of the page. The ’94 Comp was steel and a different color.

    That’s awesome to have picked up a higher end Cuda so early in the game! Do you recall what you paid for it? How many years did you ride the Comp before it became wall art? Are you planning to rebuild it? I know at least have the guys on here would be happy to rebuild it for you… it’s getting your bike back home that might pose a problem! ;)

    Peace,

    -D-

    • July 21, 2012 at 5:40 pm
    mingodog
    Member
    @neo_pop_71 wrote:

    Welcome!

    You are the proud owner of a ’95 Comp, check yours against the catalog image provided in the “Bikes” section at the top of the page. The ’94 Comp was steel and a different color.

    That’s awesome to have picked up a higher end Cuda so early in the game! Do you recall what you paid for it? How many years did you ride the Comp before it became wall art? Are you planning to rebuild it? I know at least have the guys on here would be happy to rebuild it for you… it’s getting your bike back home that might pose a problem! ;)

    Peace,

    -D-

    Back then I gave the guy 150 for the frame and it was a lot cleaner too, I’ve never gotten rid of it because I love old bikes and it’s just too cool of a frame. This week I came across an old Titus Cyborg with a bunch of high end anno parts and thought about building the Cuda back up with those parts. I’ll post pics when I’m done, I don’t think I’ll repaint it just ride it ! So is it a Co. bike ?

    • July 21, 2012 at 9:51 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    YEA!!! Another Comp in the family…Hope you show some love for her,it looks like she is screaming out for it. Will be waiting for the pictures to show if you start to rebuild.
    • July 22, 2012 at 3:54 am
    mixalive
    Member
    That is kinda weird that the bike was only 1 year old before it was stripped of it’s components. And is pretty beat up for only being ridden 1 year. I don’t know.. Maybe it was raced by the previous owner..
    Not to say your bike is too beat up and all. Iffin it were me, I would build it up just the way it is. That is how I roll..
    But really. My suggestion would be to check it out, real good, for hairline fractures before you build it. Don’t be gettin in denial about it. The crack thing is seen on many, many aluminum Barracuda’s of that time.
    O yea.. Welcome to the site.. :ugeek:
    • July 22, 2012 at 1:39 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    @mixalive wrote:

    That is kinda weird that the bike was only 1 year old before it was stripped of it’s components. And is pretty beat up for only being ridden 1 year. I don’t know.. Maybe it was raced by the previous owner..
    Not to say your bike is too beat up and all. Iffin it were me, I would build it up just the way it is. That is how I roll..
    But really. My suggestion would be to check it out, real good, for hairline fractures before you build it. Don’t be gettin in denial about it. The crack thing is seen on many, many aluminum Barracuda’s of that time.
    O yea.. Welcome to the site.. :ugeek:

    WOW….great point made! And I know it is not always the case but with the stickers on the frame it does look kind of Privateer-ish…..You said it was in nicer shape when you bought it…How much did you ride it and how….are you a gonzo type rider or more layed back cross country…

    • July 22, 2012 at 6:24 pm
    mingodog
    Member
    @mixalive wrote:

    That is kinda weird that the bike was only 1 year old before it was stripped of it’s components. And is pretty beat up for only being ridden 1 year. I don’t know.. Maybe it was raced by the previous owner..
    Not to say your bike is too beat up and all. Iffin it were me, I would build it up just the way it is. That is how I roll..
    But really. My suggestion would be to check it out, real good, for hairline fractures before you build it. Don’t be gettin in denial about it. The crack thing is seen on many, many aluminum Barracuda’s of that time.
    O yea.. Welcome to the site.. :ugeek:

    No the frame was in a lot better shape when I first got it, I rode it for many years befor I built something else. It’s been on the wall for 7+ years.. The guy I bought it from went to a full suspension back then and really didn’t care for the cuda anymore that’s whey I got it pretty cheap.

    • July 22, 2012 at 6:27 pm
    mingodog
    Member
    @vpc66 wrote:

    @mixalive wrote:

    That is kinda weird that the bike was only 1 year old before it was stripped of it’s components. And is pretty beat up for only being ridden 1 year. I don’t know.. Maybe it was raced by the previous owner..
    Not to say your bike is too beat up and all. Iffin it were me, I would build it up just the way it is. That is how I roll..
    But really. My suggestion would be to check it out, real good, for hairline fractures before you build it. Don’t be gettin in denial about it. The crack thing is seen on many, many aluminum Barracuda’s of that time.
    O yea.. Welcome to the site.. :ugeek:

    WOW….great point made! And I know it is not always the case but with the stickers on the frame it does look kind of Privateer-ish…..You said it was in nicer shape when you bought it…How much did you ride it and how….are you a gonzo type rider or more layed back cross country…

    I did ride it pretty hard in the time that I had it plus it does have a lot of shop bumps and bruises.

    • July 22, 2012 at 7:20 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    Well then you know full history of the frame for most part…though like Sir mix said…check it out before a rebuild with knowing how you rode her….there are a few write ups on here about cracked frames mine being one of them…I still ride it,but plan on having the small crack at the seatpost fixed and paint done..just need the coin for the work. Luck in what ever you end up doing with the frame.
    • July 22, 2012 at 7:32 pm
    mingodog
    Member
    @vpc66 wrote:

    Well then you know full history of the frame for most part…though like Sir mix said…check it out before a rebuild with knowing how you rode her….there are a few write ups on here about cracked frames mine being one of them…I still ride it,but plan on having the small crack at the seatpost fixed and paint done..just need the coin for the work. Luck in what ever you end up doing with the frame.

    So do you guys think I should do a total repaint ? I was thinking that it would be better to leave as a survivor. I have looked it over a few times and there are no cracks or dings, just a bunch of scrapes and scratches. I guess if i could get a hold of a decal set I probably go for a repaint.
    whatever I do I can assure you guys it will be a built right and with some nice parts. :D

    • July 22, 2012 at 8:13 pm
    mixalive
    Member
    If you have to repaint, just repaint the back end. Tape off the decals and spray. That is how I did my XX Team. Check out: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=343
    • July 22, 2012 at 8:39 pm
    neo_pop_71
    Member
    There is no doubt that your Comp is a 1995, all the decals are a match, and even the crappy Barracuda paint job is showing the proper wear for a bike that’s been ridden. Follow this link to Manbeer’s collection, Manbeer 🙄 , the first couple of images are nice large pics of his ’95 Comp. It’s exactly like your, no question, end of story.

    viewtopic.php?f=11&t=137&hilit=manbeer+comp&start=0

    Don’t paint it, just build and enjoy it! Check the top and lower end of the head tube for hairline cranks and don’t forget the check the seat clamp area too.

    I’m not surprised you bought the frame in that state when it was a year old… everybody I know got a new frame every year or two and you simply yanked all your XT or XTR bits and left the rest on the old frame. The price you paid sounds like a good price for an American (possibly Yeti) made frame. It’s made it this far, get it built, and enjoy it… soon it’ll be 20 years old and higher end frames don’t pop up much anymore.

    Good luck!

    -D-

    • July 23, 2012 at 2:02 am
    mixalive
    Member
    Don’t be Manbeer’ing us, Dude.. 🙄
    • July 23, 2012 at 3:41 am
    neo_pop_71
    Member
    😆

    love that fool… 😳

    • July 26, 2012 at 12:58 pm
    willywill
    Guest
    What’s up with the manbeer joke, I must have missed something. 😮
    • July 26, 2012 at 1:10 pm
    vpc66
    Member
    Let the fireworks begin….
    No I should not say that because this site has proved to me to display a bit of class….I have not been here real long but I have read between the lines and came up with…shall I say …A lack of true communication that needs no more replys.
    I would say let the Mods know what they know and those of us that came later enjoy the quality of this fine site.
    BUT that is just how I feel about it.
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