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--- chance:start [2021/06/01 09:22] – gchandler
+++ chance:start [2023/03/29 15:10] (current) – mtbtimeline
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-In 1992 he took a 23 year sabattical to open a massage therapy business: [[https://www.yelp.com/biz/chris-chance-shiatsu-san-rafael|Chris Chance Shiatsu]].
+In 1992 he took a 23 year sabbatical to open a massage therapy business: [[https://www.yelp.com/biz/chris-chance-shiatsu-san-rafael|Chris Chance Shiatsu]].
 ((In San Rafael, CA, just four miles from the birth of mountain biking in Fairfax.  Coincidence?))
 In 2015 Fat Chance was resurrected with Chris back holding the welding torch: [[https://fatchance.bike/]]
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 ===== 1982 Fat Chance =====
-All models from 1982 -> 1986 were called "Fat Chance."  In following years they became more creative ((list from: [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Fat_Chance.html|mombat]])):
+All models from 1982 -> 1985 were called "Fat Chance."  In following years they became more creative ((list from: [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Fat_Chance.html|mombat]])):
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+  * **1985**: Kicker
   * **1987**: [[https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2017/10/13/wicked/|Wicked]] Fat
-  * **1988**: Wicked F'n Fat
+  * **1988**: Wicked Fuck'n Fat Chance
+  * **1988**: Fuck'n Fat Chance
   * **1988**: Monster Fat
   * **1990**: Yo Eddy
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 [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]]
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+<div column 50% #s1983>
+----
+===== 1983 Fat Chance =====
+In 1983, Fat Chance Cycles started to transition to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_tungsten_arc_welding|TIG]] welding, often with TIG welds brazed over by Chris for aesthetic purposes.  ((The original FCC welders comment on the transition to TIG: [[https://fatcogs.com/threads/who-has-welded-the-1984er-fat-chance-frames-tig.4720/|fatcogs]]))
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1983b.jpg?300|1984 Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Fat Chance
+\\
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5560200420734730/|facebook]]
+</div>
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 ===== 1984 Fat Chance =====
+Shimano XT v1 (1982-84)
-In 1984, Fat Chance Cycles started to transition to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_tungsten_arc_welding|TIG]] welding, often with TIG welds brazed over by Chris for aesthetic purposes.  ((The original FCC welders comment on the transition to TIG: [[https://fatcogs.com/threads/who-has-welded-the-1984er-fat-chance-frames-tig.4720/|fatcogs]]))
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+<div column 50% #s1985>
+----
+===== 1985 Competition =====
+TIG welded frame with brazed bullmooses.  Magura brake levers.  SunTour XC RD-6300 (1984-86).  Serial #85533.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1985b.jpg?300|1985 Competition}}
+\\
+Competition
+\\
+[[https://www.ebay.com/itm/294786330128|ebay]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1986>
+----
+===== 1986 Fat Chance =====
+As shown at the 2015 North American Hand Built Show (NAHBS.)  Reynolds 531.  Full XT.
+{{1986fin.jpg?200|1986 Fat Chance}}
+Shark fin detail on chainstay.  [[https://singletrackworld.com/2015/03/north-american-hand-built-show-1-fat-chance-returns/|singletrackworld]]((This came as part of the Shimano XT gruppo, part #DF-M730.  Details: [[https://www.mtbr.com/threads/the-official-shimano-xt-shark-fin-thread-df-m730-only.1015375/|mtbr]]))
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Fat Chance [[https://singletrackworld.com/2015/03/north-american-hand-built-show-1-fat-chance-returns/|singletrackworld]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1988>
+----
+===== 1988 Wicked Fat Chance =====
+Interesting box crown fork.
+{{1988b.jpg?120|1988 Wicked Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Front view, with box crown fork.
+[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905102146/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-1998-black-yellow/|velocult]]
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1988.jpg?300|1988 Wicked Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Wicked Fat Chance
+\\
+[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905102146/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-1998-black-yellow/|velocult]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1989>
+----
+===== 1989 Wicked Fat Chance =====
+Factory custom paint job  Shimano XT M730 (1987-88) - but it's uncertain how much is original.  Cook Bros cranks.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1989.jpg?300|1989 Wicked Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Wicked Fat Chance
+\\
+[[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905105207/http://velocult.com/bikes/fat-chance-wicked-199/|velocult]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1990>
+----
+===== 1990 Fat Chance =====
+Pretty "lifesavers" paint job.  SunTour XC Pro.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1990.jpg?300|1990 Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Fat Chance
+\\
+[[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1990_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1991>
+----
+===== 1991 Yo Eddy =====
+XT M735 (1990-92)
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1991.jpg?300|1991 Yo Eddy}}
+\\
+Yo Eddy
+\\
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5602137759874329/|facebook]]
+</div>
+<div column 50% #s1992>
+----
+===== 1992 10th Anniversary =====
+Campagnolo Record OR (1992-95) derailleurs, hubs, shifters, brakes, seat post & bars.
+</div>
+<div column 45%>
+{{1992.jpg?300|1992 Fat Chance}}
+\\
+Fat Chance
+\\
+[[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ZwsZ7VsdM4ugJsUhry8CMYkWrn3XKfugS5wx69bbEn6JMKRrs1ipKt9n2tRLXFUsl&id=884673908591635|facebook]]
+</div>