1989 Kestrel MX-Z is the first mass produced elevated chain stay carbon fiber mountain bike frame

Brent Trimble was a pioneer in early composite bicycle frames, here is an example, the 1989 Kestrel MX-Z

[@sageoz9886]

Really cool vid! I love your collection!! It’s similar to mine and I’ve had a few in common. I’ve a MXZ (in black, from the following year. I do prefer the grey fleck stone paint) along with two Haro Extremes, steel and alloy. I’ve an aluminum Alien too. Would love to see a review on that Titan half-track and your bud’s Valkyrie.

[@DanielCsoka-dd3kg]

Nice presentation. I have a 1989 Kestrel MX-Z I recently purchased, but it is missing the rear derailleur/dropout hangers on both sides of the chainstays. Also missing the front derailleur hanger bracket. Does anyone know where I can get originals and/or correct replacements. What are the appropriate model parts/names? Thanks in advance.