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

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===== 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.


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{{1982.jpg?300|1982 Outback Overlander}}
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1982 Outback Overlander
[[https://www.mtbr.com/media/1982-outback-overlander-xc-cro-mo.1772426/|mtbr]]
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===== 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.)
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{{1983.jpg?300|1983 Outback }}
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1983 Outback
[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/235433082462/permalink/10153125760227463|facebook]]
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===== 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]]))

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

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===== 1985 Overlander X-C =====

Matches 1985 specs: SunTour XC derailleurs, stem, shifters, hubs & roller-cams.  Steel frame.

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{{1985cat.jpg?200|1985 spec sheet}}
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1985 spec sheet [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/8538778536210222/|facebook]]


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{{1985.jpg?300|1985 Overlander X-C}}
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1985 Overlander X-C
[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/927406034014215/permalink/8538778536210222/|facebook]]

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===== 1987 Outback =====
XC Sport 7000 rear derailleur (1987-88), CB-6100 brakes (1986-87), FD-3500 front (1984-86).
Steel welded frame.


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{{1987.jpg?300|1987 MTB}}
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1987 MTB 
[[https://www.facebook.com/groups/700679973635193/permalink/1573945289641986/|facebook]]
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==== Production Notes ====
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