Sold: $1,676 Buyer: USA
2005 Guru Crono 53cm carbon time trial Dura-Ace 7800 HED Corsair bar Ciamillo brakes Zipp 808 10-spd triathlon
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a 2005 Guru Crono time trial bicycle on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame was purchased new directly from Guru in 2009 under a crash replacement program. It was built up with components from the original bike except for the base bar and extensions which were added in 2010. The bike as shown was raced in about ten time trials in California in 2010. It was used primarily on an indoor trainer in 2011. It has never been crashed and it has had only one owner. It has always been stored indoors and professionally maintained. The Zipp 808 wheel set was purchased new at Cyclemania in Portland, Maine in 2007. The owner is selling the bike because he is upgrading to a new time trial bike and he is switching from tubular wheels to carbon clinchers.
The bicycle features Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 10-speed derailleurs, crank set, bottom bracket, cassette and bar end shifters; HED Corsair dropped carbon base bar and S-bend extensions, Ciamillo Zero Gravity brakes, Apollo Components Tri-1 saddle, FSA OS150 stem, 54T Dura-Ace outside chain ring, Cane Creek head set and new white Lizard Skin bar tape. The frame set features Alpha Q GS 20 front fork and Guru aero seat post. The frame features aero ovalized down tube and top tube, aero seat tube, oversized bottom bracket, internal cabling, braze-on front derailleur, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, integrated headset and seat binder, semi-vertical drop outs and custom black on white paint finish. The serial number on the frame reads 501021. The serial number on the fork reads C166093. The bicycle as shown weighs 16 pounds 2 ounces (7.4 kg). The owner is 6 feet tall with an inseam of about 32 to 34 inches. New extra arm rest pads included. No pedals included. There are 190 detailed images of the bicycle at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please visit the Frame and Wheel website for more information about the service and the company.
Review of condition
The bicycle is in good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The shifting is precise and complete in all twenty gears. The brakes activate easily and grip well The wheels are true and round and they spin freely and smoothly. There is no cracking, flaking or flexing in the rim or the wall of the wheels. The spokes are straight and tight. The tires are firmly glued, holding pressure and not heavily worn. There are is no discoloration, bulging, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame or the fork. There is no road wear on the bottom of the down tube, the back of the seat tube or on the inside surfaces of the chain stays. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front derailleur hanger is securely riveted to seat tube and undamaged. The steer tube does not show any cracks or bulges. The crown race is secured firmly. There is no play in the bottom bracket. There is no corrosion in the bolts on the steer tube, the seat post or in the water bottle cage bolt holes. The cable housing is not cracking and the cables are not corroded. The arm rest pads are clean and new. The velcro is securely adhered to the arm rests. The chain does not read 0.75 or 1.0 on the chain wear tool.
Frame and Wheel notes the following. The rear triangle is left of center by less than the width of a penny (one millimeter). There is a 5 mm x 25 mm chip and scratch in the finish on the underside of the top tube which occurred during the shipment of the frame to the owner. There is a 2 mm x 20 mm abrasion on the inside of drive side chain stay from the wheel. There is a 3 x 3 mm scratch on the inside of the drive side chain stay near the drop out. There is a 2 mm x 2 mm blemish on the bottom of the bottom bracket. There is a 2 x 3 mm chip on the outside of the drive side chain stay near the bottom bracket. There are some chips in the finish about 2 mm x 2 mm in size around the rear drop outs. There are abrasions on the top of the drive side chain stay from the chain. There is wear around the bottom bracket from dropped chains. There is wear around the seat post binder. There is corrosion in the stem bolts. There is wear on the center bar from the clamp. There are scratches on the bar end shifters. There is wear on the sides of the drop bars. The brake pad wear indicator reads about 1 mm. The free hub body is notched. The non drive side skewer is bent. The rear quick release is scratched. There is corrosion on the front and rear spindles. The Zipp decals on the rear wheel show areas of discoloration. One of the decals on the front wheel is ripped.
Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Guru Crono will make an excellent choice for the dedicated triathlete or road cyclist who seeks to upgrade to something that will seriously improve his or her times in the race against the clock. The bike is remarkably light for a time trial bike, the Zipp 808 wheels are fast and versatile and the bike is set up with time trial specific gearing. This Crono has a voice that speaks only of speed and this will inspire the new owner to achieve new levels of performance. A rare and excellent opportunity to obtain a very well appointed time trial frame at an excellent valuation.
Specifications:
Brand: Guru
Model: Crono
Model year: 2005
Size: 53 cm
Color: Black on white
Frame material: Carbon
Frame design: time trial
Frame serial number: 501021
Fork design: aero
Fork material: carbon
Fork model: Alpha Q GS 20
Fork model: Alpha Q GS 20
Fork serial number: 32304 243826
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition
Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight with wheels: 16 pounds 2 ounces (7.4 kg)
Total weight without wheels: 11 pounds (5.0 kg)
Front wheel weight with skewer: 2 pounds 2 ounces (1.0 kg)
Rear wheel weight with skewer and sprocket: 2 pounds 13 ounces (1.3 kg)
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 60.5 cm
Effective top tube: 55.0 cm (c-c)
Seat post length from bottom to center rails: 28.5 cm
Stand over height from middle of top tube: 78.5 cm
Bottom bracket height: 28.0 cm
Head tube length: 14.0 cm
Wheel base: 100.5 cm
Following measurements are from 2007 Guru Crono geometry sheet
Frame size: 53 cm
Seat tube: 53.0 (c-t)
Head angle: 72.5 degrees
Seat angle: 76.0 degrees
Effective top tube: 55.0 cm
Chain stay: 40.5 cm
Bottom bracket: 26.6 cm
Stand over: 78.2 cm
Head tube: 14.0 cm
Top tube: 55.0 cm
Front fork
Model: Alpha Q GS 20
Year: 2008
Weight: 360 (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Length: 37.0 cm
Serial number: C166093 V11109
Steer tube material: carbon
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch
Steer tube length: 21.0 cm (base of crown race to top)
Crown race diameter: 30.0 mm
Drop outs: alloy
Safety tabs: yes
Brake type: caliper
Base bar
Brand: HED
Model: Corsair
Width: 42.0 cm
Bar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm only
Drop: 84 mm
Reach: 90 mm
Bar tape: Lizard Skin / White
Brake levers: integrated carbon
Extensions
Brand: HED
Model: Carbon S-Bend
Pads: HED
Extension material: carbon
Arm rest material: carbon
Length: 305 mm
Style: S-bend
Diameter: 22.0 mm
Stem
Brand: FSA
Model: OS150
Stem material: alloy
Length: 90 mm
Rise: 84 degrees
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch
Bar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
Collar stack height: 40 mm
Face plate: carbon four bolts
Headset
Brand: Cane Creek
Model: upper measurement: IS42/28.6 lower measurement: IS42/30
Type: 2 sealed cartridges
Seat post
Brand: Guru
Seat clamp type: double bolt alloy
Seat cradle dimension: 43 mm x 25 mm
Post material: carbon
Head material: alloy
Clamp material: alloy
Weight: 207 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Offset: 15.0 mm
Post diameter: aero
Length: 25.3 cm
Finish: Black
Seat
Brand: Apollo Components
Model:TRi-1
Weight: 250 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Covering: Synthetic
Length: 250 mm
Width: 140 mm
Rails: titanium
Length of rails: 75 mm
Rail width: 43 mm c-c
Finish: White
Crank set
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura Ace 7800
Model: FC-7800
Model year: 2004
Chain rings: 54T / 39T B-Type double
Chain compatibility: 10 / 9 speed
Bolt circle diameter: 130 mm
Crank arm length: 175 mm
Spider material: alloy
Rear derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura Ace 7800
Model: RD-7800
Model year: 2004
Cage type: Short
Drive train: 10-speed
Front derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura Ace 7800
Model: FD-7800
Model year: 2005
Type: Braze-on
Crank set compatibility: double
Brakes
Brand: Ciamillo
Model: Zero G Ti
Model year: 2004
Pads: Swisstop Race 2000
Type: Center pivot side pull caliper brake
Quick release: yes
Cassette
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura Ace 7800
Model: CS-7800
Gearing: 11-21 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21)
Bar end shifters
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura-Ace 7800
Model: SL-BS7800
Speed (R): 10 speed
Speed (L): Double
Bottom bracket
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura-Ace 7800
Model: BB-7800
Bearing type: sealed cartridge
Threading: English (BC1.37 x 24 threads per inch)
Shell length: 68 mm
Others
Drop outs: alloy vertical (R) alloy standard (F)
Rear derailleur hanger: alloy replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: rivet for braze-on
Cabling: internal
Chain: Shimano CN-7801
Pedals: not included
Front wheel
Brand: Zipp
Model: 808
Model year: 2007
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell: carbon ABLC / VCLC construction
Type: tubular
Serial number: not given
Size: 700c
Weight with skewer: 2 pounds 2 ounces (1.0 kg)
Spoke count: 18
Spokes: alloy bladed silver external nipples
Lacing: radial
Hub: Zipp 82 alloy
Skewer: Zipp
Rim depth: 81 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Aero rim width: 26.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Continental Competition 28 “ x 22 mm
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: white lettering red banner on carbon
Front wheel
Brand: Zipp
Model: 808
Model year: 2007
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell: carbon ABLC / VCLC construction
Type: tubular
Serial number: not given
Size: 700c
Weight with skewer: 2 pounds 13 ounces (1.3 kg)
Spoke count: 24
Spokes: alloy bladed silver external nipples
Lacing: non drive: radial drive: 1-cross
Hub: Zipp 182 alloy
Skewer: Zipp
Rim depth: 81 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Aero rim width: 26.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Continental Competition 28” x 22 mm
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Finish: white lettering red banner on carbon
Free hub body: Shimano
