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48cm Touring bike w lugged CroMoly steel frame and fork - $300 (potrero hill)
600 Amador St near Cargo
bicycle type:
gravel
frame size:
48
wheel size:
700C
bicycle frame material:
steel
suspension:
none (rigid)
brake type:
cantilever
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Custom
model name / number:
Touring
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It’s set up to ride long days in comfort with confidence.
It is simple, durable and easily repaired in the far reaches of our globe
The double butted and lugged CroMoly steel frame and fork deliver a magic carpet ride
The stem is tall in height and short in reach, yielding a head high riding posture
The bars are wrapped in new cork tape
Shifting is done at your finger tips with Barcon levers. They are virtually indestructible
Cantilever brakes give stopping power and can accommodate higher volume gravel tires
Currently shod w Schwalbe all road touring tires w reflective sidewalls
Triple chain rings to climb up the steep mountain passes
21 speeds
New Mavic rear rim on a Shimano hub
Newer Shimano Deore long cage rear derailleur
Rear fender to keep your dry
Rear rack additionally available along w saddle bags and other accessories
Front braze ons for a front rack and fender
Ergonomic saddle for miles of smiles
Long wheelbase so the bike tracks light a freight train
Similar in ride quality to a Trek 520, Trek 420, Miyata 1000, Specialized Expedition, Surly Long Haul trucker, or a classic gravel bike. The bike did not have any stickers or an identifying head badge. So call it your own custom , be spoke bike.