[DVBC] selling my look carbon bike

[Ira Josephs]

Eric
Might you want to tell us all what size it is? Sounds like a great deal for 
someone.
Ira
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eric zwicky" <zwicky2 at comcast.net>
To: <dvbc-list at dvbc.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:07 AM
Subject: [DVBC] selling my look carbon bike


> hey all,
>
> in order to raise funds for a new bike project, i have to thin the herd,
> as they say.    since i have not been riding much in the past year and a
> half, and since i will never be a racer, "A" rider, or anything remotely
> close, the sensible candidate for culling is my cherished look KG381 
> laurent jalabert signature model.
>
> it has a mix of campy chorus and record 10-speed components, most of
> which came from david cunicelli.   it also has almost-new wheels
> custom-built by peter jon white:
> <http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/Wheels.asp>
> velocity aerohead OC rear, regular front, on chorus hubs.   they cost me
> deep in the purse, but are strong and true.
>
> it has a lot of small scuffs in the clear coat and decals, from general
> use, putting it on the bike rack, cable rubbing, etc, but it is in very
> good condition overall.
>
> this is the best-handling bike i have ever owned, and the only non-steel
> bike i have ever owned.   it fits me better than my custom hollands
> even.      i love to ride this bike.  it makes me feel like a euro-pro.
>
> BUT....   a few recent excursions with my son on rough pavement made me
> realize i need to build something for him which is more versatile and
> practical than his new scott road bike.   he'll keep the scott, because
> he loves it, but i am looking at building a 650B-specific bike which
> will be much more versatile and comfortable for rough roads and
> dirt/gravel/towpath stuff.    i have already converted my hollands to
> 650B.
>
> so i need to raise some cash and make some room in the garage for the new 
> bike.   it will break my heart to sell this one, but if i can get $750 for 
> it, i will part with it.    i will be listing it on ebay in a week if i 
> don't sell it locally first.
>
> thanks for reading this,
>
> -eric
>
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