2007 Lemond Buenos Aires 51 cm carbon

Sold: $405

2007 Lemond Buenos Aires Carbon 51 cm frameset

Frame and Wheel is bringing a 2007 Lemond Buenos Aires 51 cm carbon road frame set to market on eBay. The frameset was purchased new by Mike Golay (www.mikegolay.com) from Cape Able Bike Shop in Kennebunk, Maine in August 2007. It was used for racing and training through September 2010. The frame set was involved in a minor crash in 2008, but sustained no damage. Mr. Golay is selling the frame set because he has another bike that fits him a little bit better and he wants to concentrate his resources on that bike. This frame set including seat post, front fork and front derailleur weighs 4.75 pounds (2.2 kg). The serial number on the frame is WTU074T030C. Seat post clamp, down tube barrel adjusters and two water bottle cages with bolts are included. There are no wheels or any other components included in this sale. The frameset is sold as is.

Review of condition

The frameset is in very good condition. It is clean and there are no major scratches, cracks or bulges in the finish. Indeed, there is very little sign of wear and tear. There are no scratches underneath the down tube, behind the seat tube or on the chain stay or under the crown of the front fork. The front derailleur is clean, undamaged, complete and functioning properly; the rear derailleur hanger is straight; the bottom bracket bearings are smooth; and there is no corrosion in the bolts or in the saddle clamp. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there is a 5 x 5 mm chip in the finish at the top of the right rear seat stay. The finish around the rear brake bolt hole has chipped away. There is a 5x5 mm chip in the finish at the bottom of the right rear seat stay, just above the drive side drop out. The chain guard at the bottom of the down tube appears to be too big, but it is on firmly. There is a very faint mark at the bottom of the down tube where a k-edge chain catcher was mounted.

Upgrades

Mr. Golay upgraded the front derailleur to Ultegra 6600 from Shimano 105 and the bottom bracket from Shimano 105 to Dura Ace 7900. The bottom bracket is less than one year old.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

This is a very nice carbon fiber road racing frame and it is in very good condition. It is an excellent choice for the aspiring racer who wants to upgrade to a carbon fiber road frame, using an existing wheel set, component group, handle bar and saddle to complete the build. The Ultegra front derailleur and Dura Ace 7900 bottom bracket are features that add extra value and the brand channels the spirit of 1980s cycling.

Specifications:

Frame: 2007 Lemond Buenos Aires 

Color: Metallic red and white

Dimensions: Seat tube: 51 cm (c-t) top tube: 52 cm (c-c) head tube: 14 cm

Rear fork space: 130 mm

Material: Triomphe size specific monocoque carbon

Weight (frame, fork, seat post): 4.75 pounds (2.2 kg)

Seat post: Bontrager carbon 27.2 mm diameter (post is 30.5 cm long from base of clamp to end)

Seat clamp: single bolt

Front fork: Bontrager Race 

Front fork spacing: 100 mm

Steer tube: aluminum 20.5 cm (8 inches) 1 1/8 inch diameter

Bottom bracket: Shimano BB 7900 1.37 68 English thread

Headset: Crane Creek IS-3 integrated

Campagnolo Omega tubular wheelset

Sold: $25.00 Buyer in France.

Frame and Wheel is auctioning is a pair of Campagnolo Omega tubular wheels with Shimano 600 8 speed hubs. The wheel set had one previous owner who used them primarily for racing. They have been in storage for many years. The owner no longer rides tubulars and has another bike to race and ride and is selling these wheels to clear out bike clutter. The wheels are in good condition: the wheels are true and round and the spokes are straight and tight; there is no play in the hubs and they turn smoothly; the pawls are quiet; the splines are undamaged; there is minimum glue on the rims;  and the quick release skewers are included and functioning properly. Frame and Wheel notes that the braking surface of the rims show wear; the hub body is scratched and there is some corrosion on the locknuts. The wheels are being sold as is. Frame and Wheel's view is that this wheel set would make a great set of tubular training tires.

Shimano Dura Ace FD-7700 front derailleur

Sold: $6.50

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Dura Ace FD 7700 front derailleur . The derailleur has had one previous owner and came off a retired racing bike. The derailleur works fine and is clean; the guide is straight; all the screws are included; and the spring has good tension. The item is being sold as is. Frame and Wheel notes that there is a dent about 2 x 5 mm on the front part of the inside chain guide (last image). Frame and Wheel inspected the item closely but cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Still plenty of life left.

Shimano 600 RD-6401 8 speed

Sold: $16.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a vintage Shimano RD-6401 Ultegra 8 speed rear derailleur. The derailleur has had one previous owner; it came off an old racing bike and has been in storage for  the past few years. The spring has good tension; the mounting bolt is straight and the threads are not stripped; the jockey wheel cage is straight and the jockey wheels are not worn or damaged; the stop screw and limit screws are not missing or damaged; the cable-fixing nut is included; and the cable barrel adjuster assembly is complete and operating properly. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there is a scratch on the upper knuckle from a fall; grime around the jockey wheels prevents them from spinning as freely as they could; and there is still some grime in the harder to access parts of the item. The derailleur is being sold as is and although the derailleur was cleaned and inspected, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Frame and Wheel's view is that with a thorough cleaning, the derailleur will work very well on a restoration bicycle.

Mavic Cosmos aluminum front wheel 24 spoke

Sold: $28.00

Frame and Wheel is bringing to market a Mavic Cosmos 24 spoke aluminum clincher wheel on eBay. This wheel has had only one previous owner and has been used as a training wheel and a racing wheel. It has not been crashed. The wheel is being sold as is. The wheel weighs less than 1 kg; it is round and true; the spokes are taught and straight; the hubs are rolling smoothly and freely; the tape is included; and the skewer and is working and includes the springs. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there is some corrosion on the ends of the skewers; there is some corrosion under the paint on the hub; and the braking surfaces show wear. Frame and Wheel cleaned and inspected this wheelvery carefully, but cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Frame and Wheel believes that this wheel will make a very good training wheel.

Shimano BB-UN72 bottom bracket

Sold: $18.50

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Shimano BB-UN72 bottom bracket. The bottom bracket came off a retired racing bicycle and has had one previous owner. It has been in storage for the last few years The item is clean an din good condition: the axle spins smoothly and there is no play or grinding; the cup threading is clean and it is not stripped; the cartridge is sealed and has not been compromised; and there is no corrosion. Frame and Wheel notes the following: some of the splines have been damaged; there are scratch marks around the splines; and there are no bolts included in the sale. The bottom bracket is being sold as is, and although the item was cleaned an inspected closely, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that every imperfection has been spotted. Frame and Wheel's view is that this bottom bracket still this is a high quality bottom bracket that still has some miles in it. Axle length: 113mm. Shell diameter: 68mm. Threads: English.

Dura Ace 7700 crankset 172.5mm 53/39

Sold: $34.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Dura Ace 7700 crank set. The crank set had one previous owner, they came off a retired racing bike and they have been in storage for the past few years. The item is clean; all the chain ring bolts are in place; none of the teeth are chipped or bent or worn out and the chain rings are straight. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there are small patches of corrosion on the crank arms and the finish is flaking off in some places on the chain rings. The item is being sold as is and although the item has been cleaned and inspected closely, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all  imperfections have been spotted. A good value for 7700 specialists.

Shimano Ultegra 6500 cassette 9 speed 12-27

Sold:$32.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Shimano Ultegra 6500 nine speed cassette. The cassette has had one previous owner and came off a retired racing bicycle. It is clean and in good condition. The teeth do not show much wear; all three washers are included; the wafer thin washer behind the cap is included; and the threading is intact. The cassette is sold as is. Frame and Wheel notes that the spacer that fits between the base of the cassette and the base of the hub is not included. Although the cassette has been inspected closely, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. A lightly used cassette for the nine speedist.

Shimano Ultegra FC-6400 crankset

Sold: $27.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Shimano 600 Ultegra FC-6400 double crankset. The cranks have had one previous owner.  They came off an old 8 speed racing bike and have been in storage for  the past few years. The cranks show some signs of wear and tear and there is grime in between in the inner and outer chain ring, but otherwise the cranks are in good condition: all chain ring bolts and nuts are accounted for; the chain ring teeth are not chipped or broken or worn out; the chain rings are not bent; and there is no corrosion. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there is chain wear on the inside of the outer chain ring from shifting; there is wear on the non-drive crank arm from a bootie; and the crank arm bolts are not included. The cranks are being sold as is and although they were cleaned and inspected, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Frame and Wheel's view is that these cranks have plenty of life left in them.

Shimano Dura Ace BR-7700 brakes

Sold: $81.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Dura Ace 7700 brakes. The brakes had one previous owner, they came off a retired racing bike and they have been in storage for the past few years. The brakes are clean and they work fine; there is no corrosion or major scratchers; all the various screws are in place; the tension in the spring is good; the barrel adjusters work fine; and the off/on levers work fine. Frame and Wheel notes the following: the pads are about 4 to 5 mm in width and are probably due for replacement soon. The brakes are being sold as is and although the item has been cleaned and inspected closely, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all  imperfections have been spotted. A very nice set of brakes that have plenty of life left in them.

Shimano Ultegra BR-6403 brakes

Sold: $15.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Shimano Ultegra BR-6403 dual pivot side pull caliper brakes. The brakes have had one previous owner; they came off an old racing bike and have been in storage for  the past few years. The brakes are in good condition and functioning fine; the pivots move smoothly; the quick releases turns off and on; and the pads have about 2 mm left until they hit the replace indicator. Frame and Wheel notes the following: the barrel adjuster on the rear brake is very difficult to unscrew given the accumulation of grime in the threads and will require cleaning and a 5 mm wrench to remove; there is only one washer on the brake mount for the rear brake; there is a scratch on the brake arm of the rear brake;  and there is some corrosion on the brake spring and the cable fixing bolt of the rear brake. The brakes are being sold as is and although the brakes were cleaned and inspected, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Frame and Wheel's view is that with a thorough cleaning, the brakes will work very well on a restoration bicycle.

Shimano Dura Ace ST-7700 brake shifters

Sold: $177.50

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Shimano Dura Ace ST-7700-C nine speed shifters and brake levers. The pair has had only one previous owner and the pair came off a retired racing bicycle that was set up with Dura Ace 7700. The components have been in storage for the past few years. The brakes are clean; the shifters shift fine; the brake levers return to the closed position;  there are no scratchers on the levers from a fall; and the hoods are not ripped and they stay on properly. Frame and Wheel notes the following: there is corrosion in the finish on the right shifter; there is a small scratch on the top right portion of the brake lever; the finish on the top of the brake lever is opaque; and there is some corrosion on the left shifter. The items are being sold as is. Frame and Wheel has cleaned and inspected the items closely but cannot guarantee that every imperfection has been spotted. A fine shifting and braking package.

Shimano Ultegra ST-6400 brake shifters

Sold: $71.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Shimano Ultegra ST-6400 integrated brake shift levers. The brakes have had one previous owner; they came off an old 8 speed racing bike and have been in storage for the past few years. The shifters are showing sign of wear and tear, but nevertheless are clean seem to work fine: the brake levers activate and return to the closed position; the shift levers activate with a click and return to starting position; and the hood covers stay on properly. Frame and Wheel note the following: the left shifter is missing a dust cap and has a scratch from a fall and a rip about 3 mm long on the lower part of the hood; there is some corrosion on the finish of the right shifter. These shifters are being sold as is and although they were cleaned and inspected, Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. Frame and Wheel's view is that with a thorough cleaning, the brakes will work very well on a restoration bicycle. 

Dura Ace 7700 rear derailleur 9 speed

Sold: $81.00

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a used Dura Ace 7700 rear derailleur nine speed. The derailleur has had one previous owner and has been in storage in a box for a few years after being removed from a previous racing bike. The derailleur works fine and it is clean; none of the parts are missing; pulley wheels do not show excessive wear; the spring is strong; there are no scratches on the body from any falls; and the barrel adjusted works fine. The derailleur is being sold as is. Frame and Wheel cannot guarantee that all imperfections have been spotted. A perfectly good derailleur for someone seeking nine speed components.