|   McMahon frame | welcomdmat
Jun 12, 2003 11:42 AM | | I have someone offering me a McMahon fourbar with 5" of travel on a stratos helix shock. I don't know much about this company, though I am interested in a well built trail bike. The bike is a 2001 and looks similar to and ellsworth/turner 4bar design (there is no model sticker on the frame). Any information would be appriciated. |
| re: McMahon frame | gordon
Jun 12, 2003 12:05 PM | | sounds like the b.u.f.f., which had 4.5" or 6" of travel depending on the rockers. i had one for a year or so. nice bike. mcmahon has been out of business for a few years, so i doubt it's a 2001. you won't be able to find replacement parts (e.g. bushings, rocker arms). |
| McMahon frame | welcomdmat
Jun 12, 2003 12:15 PM | | photo of the frame in question |
| sorry, bigger picture (I think) | welcomdmat
Jun 12, 2003 12:19 PM | | |
| buff | gordon
Jun 12, 2003 2:21 PM | | that's the b.u.f.f., and it looks like the 6" rockers. check the seat tube down by the bb for dent/ding. if you put the helix on backwards, the rebound dial can hit the frame. |
| re: McMahon frame | McMahon Hater
Jun 13, 2003 11:43 AM | | mine broke in half in less than a year.......run away!! |
| re: McMahon frame | McMahon user
Jun 16, 2003 9:11 AM | | I have used and raced a Boom Shaka Mcmahon frame for several years
It is sturdy, hand made in the usa, with nicely machined parts, (no mass production here). My friends used to make fun of me because my frame was like #295. But, it does need for you to work on its bushings and bearings to keep it working properly. |
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