---- ===== Speed & Research ===== Brad Stankey and partner ((AKA flyingcloud on mtbr: [[https://www.mtbr.com/members/flyingcloud.626397/]])) started Speed & Research in Bend, Oregon. ((Info from the co-founder of S&R: [[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/speed-and-research-products-the-outback.752497/|mtbr]])) \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ ..

{{catalog.jpg?300|1985 Catalog}} \\ 1985 Catalog [[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/speed-and-research-products-the-outback.752497/|mtbr]] \\

---- ===== 1982 Outback Overlander ===== Original and mint. BMX inspired frame gussets, unique cable guides and no derailleur hangers built into the frame. And no logos. Other pics of S&R's do have logos on the down tube.

{{1982.jpg?300|1982 Outback Overlander}} \\ 1982 Outback Overlander [[https://www.mtbr.com/media/1982-outback-overlander-xc-cro-mo.1772426/|mtbr]]

---- ===== 1983 Outback ===== Aluminum. Serial #14. Renthal bars, SE racing fork and drum brakes front and rear. That buried derailleur is a Shimano Deore XT M700 (1982-84.)

{{1983.jpg?300|1983 Outback }} \\ 1983 Outback [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/235433082462/permalink/10153125760227463|facebook]]

---- ===== 1984 Outback Bushmaster ===== Aluminum! S&R also made a Outback Streetfighter ((from their 1985 catalog: [[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/speed-and-research-products-the-outback.752497/#lg=thread-752497&slide=15|mtbr]]))

{{1984.jpg?300|1984 Outback Bushmaster}} \\ 1984 Outback Bushmaster [[https://www.mtbr.com/media/1982-outback-overlander-xc-cro-mo.1772426/|mtbr]]