I'd like to sell this as soon as possible, as I could really use the money. It's a fantastic bike, and I hope it finds a good home.*Asking $850 + actual shipping.* I'm open to offers on the bike minus wheels, in case you have your own. Local pickup in Oakland, CA is also possible.
<https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ObircnT9XRY/UQAhrny5hkI/AAAAAAAAAzw/4REIHssAikQ/s1600/IMG_3270.jpg> Full photo set: http://s856.beta.photobucket.com/user/jar351/library/Specialized%20Sequoia%20650b%20Conversion%20-%201984 This build began with a 1984 Specialized Sequoia frame set. These Japanese-built beauties combined elegant details, racing angles, and the utilitarian benefits of a sport-tourer: ample tire/fender clearance, fittings for three water-bottle cages and a sturdy rear rack. This one was modified to fit modern, recessed-nut brakes. It received a first-class powder coat + clear-coat (from Melrose Metal Finishing, of Oakland). The color is a slate grey with a delicate metallic flake. It looks great in natural light. Then I built the wheels by hand, from NOS Suntour XC Pro cartridge-bearing hubs and 32H Velocity Synergy rims, using double-butted spokes and brass nipples. Extra-long Rivendell Silver brake calipers provided the necessary reach as well as ample fender clearance. The original crankset received a new, extended gearing range, self-extracting bolts, and a thorough polishing. The rest of the friction-shifting 3x7 drivetrain was chosen with an eye toward durability and simplicity. A cockpit featuring Nitto "dreambars" and a tall Technomic stem allow for a comfortable riding position, and a new, custom-fitted VO Constructeur rack provides carrying capacity without interfering with fender clearance. The bars are finished with high-quality cloth wrap and hemp twine, under several layers of fresh shallac. Dimensions & Geometry: 58cm seat tube (ctt) 55.5 top tube (ctc) 43.5cm chainstays 74/73 seat/head angles 32.25" stand-over (w/ 650x38 tires) *Parts List* - Crankset -- 170mm Sugino AT triple, stripped and polished, 48/40/24 chainrings (Ritchey, SR, Sugino, respectively), Shimano UN-72 sealed BB - Derailleurs -- Shimano Z-series front, Deore rear (9-speed-era) - Shifters -- Shimano Z-series (friction) - Brakes -- Rivendell Silvers (extra long reach, made by Tektro) with salmon-colored Kool stop pads (extra grippy) and Tektro levers - Stem -- Nitto Technomic (90mm extension, I believe) - Bars -- Nitto "Dreambars" (formerly spec'd by Riv) - Headset -- original Specialized sealed needle-bearing - Pedals -- MKS Touring platforms - Seatpost -- fluted SR Laprade - Saddle -- Vetta somethingorother - Rack -- VO Constructeur *Cosmetic blemishes, in case these are deal-breakers for anyone:* 1. Two tiny dings in the top tube. I mean *teeny*. 2. Two small spots (<1 sq.in.) with some roughness in the finish, near the upper head lug 3. A light scrape in the clear-coat on the underside of the top tube -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
