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Vintage Richard Sachs Custom Road Bike - $2,000 (financial district)
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This is a 1984-1985 Richard Sachs Custom Built Frame in Custom Teal Paint - Made in USA, Connecticut, Custom Painted by Joe Bell, San Diego
2 x 8 Shimano Dura Ace / Ultegra Mix
Lugged Steel Tubing
Lugged Steel Fok
Components
Component Group Shimano Mix
Brakeset Shimano Dura-Acee dual pivot brakes, Shimano non-series 3x8 brifter levers
Shift Levers Shimano non-series 3x8 brifter levers
Front Derailleur Shimano Dura Ace 7400 2x Front Derailleur
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra RD - 6600 (10 speed)
Crankset Shimano Dura-Ace 7400 39/52T 170mm
Bottom Bracket Shimano Dura Ace 7400 Square Taper
BB Shell Width 68mm English
Rear Cogs 8 Speed Shimano Dura Ace Freewheel 13-28T, Uniglide
Chain Shimano 500 Uniglide
Seatpost Alloy "Strong" Seatpost, Made in Japan, 27.2mm diameter
Saddle W20 Gel Flex
Handlebars Cinelli Giro D'Italia 40cm
Handlebar Stem No Visual Markings, Threaded Steel 1" 70mm
Headset Shimano 7400 Dura Ace
Wheels
Wheel Size 700c wheels
Hubs Dura Ace 7400 Quick Release
Rims Mavic MA 40 32 Hole
Front Tire 700 x 23c Schwalbe Blizzard
Rear Tire
Spoke Brand Alpina Formula stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples Brass nipples
Serial Number verified by Richard Sachs himself "yes. a frame i made for wheelsmith for one of their customers.
maybe early to mid eighties." Can provide documentation from Richard to confirm frame authenticity.
Overall Health:
Chain is about 5% worn
brake pad compound has hardened due to age
Headset, BB and hub shell bearings show no signs of wear or deterioration
cable and housing should be replaced due to age
shifters, brakes, derailleurs all work as intended
front and rear wheels slightly out of true