US 80s bike company – "American Bicycle"?

I remember an mtb brand in the 80s, one of the first to make aluminium frames, distinctive by their huge-bead-welds and use of military style stencil graphics.

I can’t find any pics or evidence or them online (inc American Bicycle Group), has anyone any knowledge?

This kind of thing….

Have a look on Retrobike.

Is this what you were thinking of?

And a lot more info on the Mombat website….

Mombat – American info

ps there’s a 1986 Diamond Back Arrival like this, all original, sat in my dads garage. I was told it was the first mass-produced aluminium frame, not sure how true that is though.

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@alandavidpetrie79

Umm, no. That’s a Mountain Cycles San Andreas (the clue is the stickers on the frame)

I can read u toby!

Thanks guys.

I remember seeing the beryllium framed bike they made in Mountain Bike Action. It only cost $26000 (yes 26k)……

I remember seeing the beryllium framed bike they made in Mountain Bike Action. It only cost $26000 (yes 26k)……

you mean this?

That’s the one mrmo. Somehow it doesn’t look as pretty as I remember it.

Mmmmm Magic Motorcycle cranks…….