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 [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]] [[http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/Bikes/1982_Fat_Chance.html|mombat]]
 </div> </div>
 +
 +
 +<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}}
 +\\
 +1983 Fat Chance
 +\\
 +[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5560200420734730/|facebook]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
  
  
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 ===== 1984 Fat Chance ===== ===== 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> </div>
 +
 +<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}}
 +\\
 +1985 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}}
 +\\
 +1986 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}}
 +\\
 +1988 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}}
 +\\
 +1989 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}}
 +\\
 +1990 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}}
 +\\
 +1991 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}}
 +\\
 +1992 Fat Chance
 +\\
 +[[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ZwsZ7VsdM4ugJsUhry8CMYkWrn3XKfugS5wx69bbEn6JMKRrs1ipKt9n2tRLXFUsl&id=884673908591635|facebook]]
 +
 +</div>
 +
 +
 +
  
  
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