The Bontrager Race Lite is one of the most sought‑after steel hardtails of the late 90s — light, lively, and unmistakably Bontrager in the way it handles. This Large Race Lite still wears its original Shimano XT group, has a clean rigid steel fork, and carries the kind of honest, earned patina that makes a vintage build feel alive.
We haven’t touched it. It’s raw, real, and ready for someone who wants to build something special.
Complete, untouched project bike
Original Shimano XT drivetrain
Rigid steel fork (perfect for ATB conversions)
26" wheels
Paint shows patina — nothing structural, just character
Needs a full service before riding
This is the kind of bike you buy because you see the potential.
Size: Medium — ideal for riders around 5'6"–5'10"
Classic Bontrager geometry: quick, precise, and surprisingly comfortable
A perfect platform for a modern ATB, gravel‑ish conversion, or retro‑mod trail bike
The Race Lite is a frame people hunt for — especially riders who want a vintage steel platform that can be built into anything:
Wide bars + modern controls
2.1–2.3" tires
Dynamo lighting
Bikepacking setup
Retro‑mod XC shredder
Or a faithful XT‑era restoration
This frame can go in any direction you want.
The paint shows its age in a way that feels honest and cool — not trashed, just lived‑in. It’s the kind of patina that makes a build feel like a story instead of a museum piece.
If you’ve been waiting for a Bontrager frame with history, character, and real potential, this is your chance. Garage Sale bikes are first‑come, first‑served, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
