Purchased
this classic off of eBay in earlier this year from the original
owner - included the original sales receipt from May '82 (Thanks
again, Scott!).Ê Bike is in great shape, with only a minor top tube
ding towards the seat tube and minimal scratches. Ê
Specifications
are all stock unless noted with an asterisk (*):
Frame size:Ê 22 1/2"
Frame and Forks: Reynolds 531 with Campagnola dropouts
Crankset:Ê Sugino AT Aero Mighty Tour triple 28-45-50
Front Derailleur:Ê SunTour Cyclone* (original Huret Success replaced
by original owner)
Rear Derailleur:Ê Huret Eco-Duopar
Shifters:Ê SunTour Barcon
Freewheel:Ê SunTour Ultra 6 13-14-17-20-24-28Ê
Chain:Ê Sedisport
Brakes:Ê Dia-Compe Gran Compe 450 Centerpull
Bar and Stem:Ê Cinelli Giro d'Italia with Amish black leather bar
wrap* (courtesy of Tom Sanders) and Cinelli stem
Seat Post:Ê SR Laprade
Saddle:Ê Brooks Team Professional* (original Avocet Touring I is
stored away)
Pedals and Toe Clips: Platform with Christophe toe clips and straps
(current straps replace the original Christophe toe straps)
Headset: Tange
Hubs: Suzue small flange
Rims: Rigida 700C
Water Bottles and Cages: Not original; top cage is REG, bottom is
a no-name department store bottle cage; bottles are from the Cupertino
Bike Shop, CA (also not original, but have very cool Campy-esque
logos!)*
Front and Rear Racks:Ê Not original; both period correct Blackburn
racks*
Appearing
in their first cycling photo shoot are Felix and Oscar (litter mates
and best buds), who will be three years old in October '07 (N.B.
they are wearing Gentle
Leader collars, not muzzles!)
Ian
Kersey
Williamsburg, VA
ian.kersey@us.army.mil
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