
1997 HOFFMAN Bikes Taj MSRP $600 with an additional $550+ in upgrades Flatland Freestyle Vert Bike [Piecing this out now, keeping some parts for ourselves] SOLD
T.A.J. acronyms list
Tart Apple Juice
Tiny Algorithim Juxtaposition
Todd's A Jerk
Torn Arm Joint
Totally Accurate Joystick
Totally Awesome Jumper
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The original components that came with the bike:
Frame serial number KFI00492 and fork, includes the original fork pegs, Hoffman stem, Odyssey GYRO and Dia Compe "AheadSet" head set. ALL for $200 + shipping SOLD!! Build it Dan :
Original owner purchased this from www.DansComp.com in 1997/1998.
FRAME: Hoffman Taj
PAINT JOB: Beautiful pearlescent blue paint job, the color really pops
BRAKE LEVERS: Dia Compe MX-99 two finger
FRONT BRAKE: Dia Comp BULLDOG
REAR BRAKE: Dia Compe FS990
FORK: Hoffman "Superfork" with peg mounts on the fork itself
HEADSET: Dia Compe "AheadSet"
SEAT: Padded with oversized 8 mm rails - nearly identical to Redline "Dirt Dog"
SPROCKET: Hoffman 44 tooth
STEM: Hoffman "Superstem"
FRONT PEGS: Hoffman that bolt directly to fork
SEATPOST CLAMP: Hoffman dual bolt
Bike upgrades (paid retail prices shown):
CRANKS: Schwinn XS "Drive Shaft" 3-piece OS crank shaft with adjustable pedal-spin bearings - $150
RIMS: Sun "Big City" double wall (black finish) - $100 [Gave to business partner as an early 2007 XMas gift]
HUBS: DK "High" custom built by Dan's Competition with 14 mm rounded axles in both front and rear hubs - $70 [Gave to business partner as an early 2007 XMas gift]
TIRES: Snafu "Rim Job" 20x1.95. These are the older 130 psi (!!!) model but they still have texture on treads - $30
FRONT BRAKE & 990 U BRAKE ADAPTER: Dia Compe FS990 front brake with ? brand adapter plate - $30
BRAKE PADS: Odyssey "2x4" oversized (front and rear) - $15
CABLE DETANGLER DEVICE: Odyssey "Gyro2" - $20
UPPER CABLE SPLITTER: Primo "Pervert" for upper gyro cables - $10
UPPER BRAKE CABLES: Teflon-coated - $15
LOWER GYRO CABLES: SST "Oryg" - $8
FREEWHEEL: Shimano 16-tooth (VERY smooth, quiet movement) - $15
SEATPOST: Diamondback drainpipe/laidback style 7/8"- $15
BAR ENDS: Primo alloy with laser etched logos - $15
GRIPS: Primo "Signature Series - Taj Mihelich" - $10
PEDALS: Wellgo LU-313U platform With replaceable grip pins - $15
REAR PEGS: Primo "Stiffies" RED for 14 mm axle - $20
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