American Bicycle Manufacturing was a company making custom
mountainbike
A mountain bike (MTB) or mountain bicycle is a bicycle designed for off-road cycling. Mountain bikes share some similarities with other bicycles, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain, which ...
s, founded by Fred Schilplin (February 16, 1947 – April 13, 2005) in
St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. The population was 68,881 at the 2020 census, making it Minnesota's 12th-largest city. St. Cloud is the county seat of Stear ...
, United States. The company was known for producing mountain bikes whose welds were left untreated, showcasing the art of welding.
Models produced
*1985 American Montaneus
*1988 American Montaneus
*1988 American Comp Lite
*1993 American M 16
*1994 American ELF
External links
American M16
* ttp://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/american_bicycle_manufacturing/ American Bicycle Manufacturing BMX- Museumbr>Chitti-Chat
Manufacturing companies based in Minnesota
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