The only bike that ever looked cooler to me than this one is Chris' A/
R!
Ryan
On Dec 4, 2:56 pm, "XO-1.org Rough Riders" <adventureco...@gmail.com>
wrote:
> For Sale: 1992 Bridgestone XO-1, 55cm size, with custom CyclArt paint
>
> Since I have only ridden it once in a decade, I am selling my 1992
> Bridgestone XO-1. It's a size 55cm and was custom repainted by Cyclart
> in the same "tusk" off-white with the pearlescent clear-coat as it
> originally had ("Cat. 2" level paint job). At the same time, I had a
> third set of bottle braze-ons added to the bottom of the top tube.
> This bike is better than new, truly. Grant Petersen gave it to me in
> 1992, when I was sponsored by Bridgestone Cycles USA. I raced it in
> the Triple Ironman in France and some other events, but quit riding it
> about 1996. I had it repainted by CyclArt in about 1999 and only rode
> it once after that. It's been taking space (indoors, always) ever
> since.
>
> Asking price: A minimum offer of $2500, plus $50 Fedex ground shipping
> within the ConUSA. Free delivery to San Diego area, along the 405
> corridor in LA, and perhaps the Bay Area next weekend. Payment
> accepted in cash or via Paypal only.
>
> If you would like to purchase, please state your firm, maximum offer.
> I will entertain offers for 72 hours. Some preference will be given to
> prospective buyers who can pick it up (La Jolla, CA) or to whom I can
> deliver it right away. If I don't receive an acceptable offer, I will
> list it on eBay.
>
> Upgrades include:
> - Chris King headset in "3-D Violet"
> - Two sets of wheels: The original 26" which have been respoked and
> hubs regreased, PLUS a set of custom 650c wheels with Ringlé hubs in
> "3-D Violet" with matching nipples (28 hole front and 32 hole rear).
> - 9-speed shifting: Dura-Ace down-tube shifters are mounted as bar-
> ends, with 105 front derailleur and Ultegra rear derailleur and chain.
> The whole drivetrain is unused.
> - Tektro brakes of unknown type: allow sliding the brake pads up and
> down six mm's to use either size wheels.
> - Circa 1985 Dura Ace non-aero brake levers give ideal cable routing
> with moustache bars.
>
> Other parts include the original moustache bars, an American Classic
> seat post, Concor Rolls Due saddle, and a 10cm one-of-a-kind Nitto
> stem which GP gave me on a visit to Riv HQ.
>
> This gorgeous XO-1 is totally ready to ride, except NO CRANKS, BB, or
> pedals are included. I can throw in some used but good Utegra 9-speed
> era cranks (170mm length) and BB if you want, but I'll have to check
> and see if I have 52-tooth ring for them (the max size you can mount
> on this bike, at least with the 105 front derailleur, due to the water
> bottle braze-on location on the seat tube). Currently the cranks I can
> include have 39/53 rings.
>
> Many photos are at the link below, but please note that the bike for
> sale is as described above, NOT exactly as seen in the photos. These
> photos are from four years ago, when I had a few different parts
> mounted on it. Also, I don't currently have any photos of the stock,
> original, 26" wheels which are also included, but they have been
> respoked and the hubs regreased by a professional wheel builder.
>
> Just to be clear, this sale does NOT include the following which you
> will see in the photos:
>
> - Ritchey seat post and Brooks saddle (the buyer will receive a silver
> American Classic seat post and black Concor Rolls Due saddle).
> - Ritchey cranks, pedals and BB
> - The Dura Ace front and rear derailleurs depicted (the bike is now
> equippped with a 105 front and 9-speed Ultegra rear, which work much
> better and are unused).
> - The 26" wheels with black hubs and knobby tires shown in the last
> seven photos (the bike includes the first set of wheels you see, with
> the violet colored hubs, AND the original 26" wheels with no tires).
> - Bottle cages are not included.
>
> Photos here:http://www.adventurecorps.com/forsale/xo/
>
> Thanks for your interest!
>
> - Chris Kostman
> La Jolla, CAhttp://www.XO-1.orghttp://www.adventurecorps.com
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