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 ===== 1983 Steve Potts =====
-Completely rebuilt with non-original parts.  Full story here: [[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1983-steve-potts-brazed-mtb-finished.186578/page-2|retrobike]].\\
+The parts are somewhat mixed: Shimano XT v2 rear derailleur (1985-86), XT v1 (1982-84) front.  MAFAC brakes (<= 1984).  Serial number: 12840
+?  For now, I'll take the owner's word on dating.
-Originally built December 1983.  More pics at: [[https://www.flickr.com/photos/halaburt/sets/72157629133760399|flickr]]
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 Steve Potts
-[[https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1983-steve-potts-brazed-mtb-finished.186578/page-2|retrobike]]
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/235433082462/permalink/10160227507282463/|facebook]]
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 ===== 1985 Steve Potts =====
-SunTour aRX (1981-85), RollerCams.
+Cunningham fork crown, modified Hi-E hubs, Magura mounts, WTB Speedmaster Rollercams, and removable face plate stub stem.
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-Steve Potts
+Steve Potts, photo by John Watson,
-[[https://www.flickr.com/photos/46195580@N03/sets/72157623896867061/|flickr]]
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/206343713238299/permalink/1406692086536783|facebook]]
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+===== 1986 Steve Potts =====
+All parts original except tires.
+Shimano XT M730 derailleurs (1986-88), Specialized "fat flag" cranks, WTB Speedmaster Rollercam brakes, Cunningham fork?, drop bars.  The provenance on this bike is humorously murky but it remains a likely 1986.
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+{{1986.jpg?300|1986 Steve Potts }}
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+Steve Potts
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/7122618984492858|facebook]]
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 ===== 1988 Steve Potts =====
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 [[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905110602/http://velocult.com/bikes/steve-potts-custom-1988-red|velocult]]
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+----
+===== 1989 Expedition =====
+Geometry based upon a [[cc:start|Cunningham]] Expedition.  Not quite a cyclocross.  Fake lugs, WTB brakes, pressed in bearings, 700x38 tires.  Originally came with WTB hubs & rims.
+S/N SP89219.
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+{{1989.jpg?300|1989 Expedition }}
+\\
+[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/5148063341948442/|facebook]]
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