First Carbon Fiber mountain bike?

[49autocycledeluxe]

In the day I was a very large guy and considered myself indestructible- I really abused this Trek. Frame never broke. Now, it's an old man's bike with street tires.

it won't be a true old man's bike until you add higher handlebars, a shorter stem and a rack on the back. mine has had slicks on it for at least 10 years

 

[rustyjones]

Trek 8700 pro, no longer mine

 

[cyclonecoaster.com]

What about these Kestrel ... I remember them in the shops back then ... Here's one off the inter web 1989 Kestrel MXZ

Thought they were odd ... I still like the real steel feel ... I was sporting my RITCHEY P-23 with full Suntour XC pro components at the time ..

 

[carbon8]

The early 90's Trek carbon bikes were really good race bikes . Even though they weren't the 1st carbon frames they were close and early enough to be considered one of the pioneers of the carbon race frames. Cool bike mate, thanks for sharing as I always liked those.

 

[Bikerider007]

Kestrel designed by Brent Trimble. The MXZ was 88-89’. Trek Y frame from 95’ is considered ground breaking for its design.

 

[SLM]

We are going through piles of bicycle papers and I thought this might belong here .