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Marque Remarks => Spaniards (Bultaco, Ossa, Montesa etc) => Topic started by: VMX247 on February 03, 2009, 11:48:02 am
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How old is this one and was it a roadie ??? thanks
I reckon its a ripper 8)
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170298252841
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'bout a '75.
No, it's a trials bike (you know standing up riding over rocks, logs etc and trying not to put your foot down ::)).
The 172 is a good bike, but $2,000 is outragous. $1,000 if in good (running) condition.
The 172 has 21"/18' wheels which the 123 did not. Avoid the 123 for this reason (see earlier thread).
In its day the 172 was considered a bit of a giant killer with guys like Brian Hutchinson & John Hemingway regularly challenging Martin Lampkin, Malcolm Rathmell et al for top spots in the UK championship.