Mantis cycles was a cutting edge bicycle brand in the 1980s and early 1990s founded by Richard Cunningham. The XCR was the cross-country race frame made with an over-sized aluminum front triangle and a steel rear triangle. The two halves are bolted together.

The frame is a 21 in. I\'m just over 6-feet tall and it fits me well. Riders from probably 5\'11\" to 6\'3\". The frame is in excellent condition with no dents or cracks. The paint is NOT original. It was repainted several years ago. The paint is in good shape, looks great, and is a medium quality overall - not super high-end, but not a bad job. The color is \"Barney the Dinosaur\" purple.

The components are top notch! Highlights include: a chromed Bontrager Comp fork, an aluminum American 130mm stem, Cook Brothers Racing RSR cranks, Avid Tri-Align brakes (slightly newer than the frame), SunTour XC Pro seat post, Shimano XT derailers and thumb shifters, Ringle skewers, and a press-in bottom bracket.

The geometry measures:

If you have any questions please ask.

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Shipping within the US will be via FedEx Ground at a flat rate $100 (within the 48 contiguous states). I will ship to Alaska, Hawaii, and other countries via the US Postal Service. USPS shipping rates will be calculated after the sale ends and will be the actual shipping cost, and for international buyers an additioanl $10(US) will be charged to cover the additional paperwork and trip to the post office. Please do not ask for quotes to various countries. Local pick-up is free!