Thursday, February 28, 2013

2012 HED H3D carbon alloy clincher front wheel trispoke triathlon 700c

Sold: $610  Buyer: USA
2012 HED H3D carbon alloy clincher front wheel trispoke triathlon 700c
Frame and Wheel is auctioning an HED H3D front wheel on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheel was purchased new in 2012. It was used only for time trials. It has less than 100 miles of use. The wheel has never been crashed. It has been in storage. It has had only one owner. The owner is selling it because he no longer needs the wheel. The wheel features HED Jet 9 design (alloy clincher rim with 2K weave bonded carbon shell), 90 mm rim depth, 19 mm rim width, HED hub, nude carbon finish, distinctive HED carbon “trispoke” construction and “Made in the USA” provenance. The wheel as shown weighs 2 pounds 6 ounces (1.1 kg). The serial number reads 0412 040. Skewer not included. There are 70 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. 

Review of condition
The wheel is in very good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The hub spins smoothly and freely. The rim is round and true. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rim when placed in a truing stand. There are no dents in the rim. There are no cracks, flexing, flaking or discoloration in the three carbon spokes. There are no cracks, flexing, flaking or discoloration in the carbon shell. The spokes are fixed to the rim securely. The carbon shell is bonded securely to the rim. The valve opening is undamaged. There is no play in the hubs. There is no corrosion on the hub body. There is no corrosion on the rim. The stickers are not peeling off. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 2 mm x 8 mm blemish on the braking surface of the rim. There is 2 mm x 15 mm imperfection in the clear coat finish on one of the spokes. There is a 4 mm x 25 mm stain on the clear coat near the hub. The carbon tape around the base of the hub shows bubbling and will benefit from some more glue. The braking surfaces of the rim show wear. 

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this HED HD3 wheel will make an excellent choice for the road cyclist or triathlete who seeks an aerodynamic front wheel for the time trial bike. The wheel is in very good condition and shows immaterial signs of wear. The wheel will dramatically change the voice of any time trial bike and deliver an immediate speed advantage. The new owner will derive deep satisfaction from the sound this wheel makes when it moves through the wind with its three oversized bladed spokes, and will be inspired to push the limits even further in the Race of Truth. An excellent opportunity to obtain one of the finest aero front wheels on the market today..

Specifications
Brand: HED
Model: H3D
Model year: 2012
Rim material: aluminum
Rim shell material: carbon
Series: road / triathlon
Type: clincher
ETRTO: 622 x 14C
Rim serial number: 0412 040
Hub serial number: not given
Size: 700c
Weight: 2 pounds 6 ounces / 1.1 kg
Spoke count: 3
Spokes: carbon bladed
Lacing: na
Hub: HED
Hub material: aluminum
Skewer: not included
Rim depth: 90.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 19.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: not included
Base tape: na
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: White lettering on nude carbon
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition


Tuesday, February 12, 2013

2012 Quintana Roo CD0.1 Ultegra ML TRP Vision compact Reynolds Strike clincher 700c Profile Design ISM Adamo triathlon

Sold: $1,475  Buyer: USA
2012 Quintana Roo CD0.1 Ultegra ML TRP Vision compact Reynolds Strike clincher 700c Profile Design ISM Adamo triathlon
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Quintana Roo CD0.1 Ultegra triathlon bicycle on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The bicycle was ordered for a customer by an independent bicycle company in Southern Maine in 2012. The customer tried the bike and decided not to buy it. The bicycle has less than 100 miles of use. It has been on display for all of 2012. The bike is being sold because the IBD would like to monetize the bike and make room for new inventory. The frame set features Quintana Roo QR front fork with rear facing TRP front brake, Quintana Roo aero seat post with 76 to 81 degree seat tube angle settings, offset aero down tube (known as SHIFT technology), aero seat tube, ovalized top tube, integrated headset, BB30 bottom bracket, chain stay mounted TRP rear brake, adjustable horizontal rear drop outs, Di2 compatibility (including bottom bracket mount for battery), custom Quintana Roo graphics and triathlon provenance. The bicycle features Shimano front and rear derailleur, Vision TriMax Pro compact crank set (52T/38T), ISM Adamo Road saddle, Profile Design stem, 0zero base bar and T3+ aero extensions, Cinelli bar tape and race upgrade Reynolds Strike carbon clinchers with Continental Ultra Sport tires. The bicycle as shown weighs 20 pounds 1 ounce (9.1 kg). The serial number on the crank arm reads A1F0915476. The serial number on the front fork steer tube reads FK MD110119. Stand over is 76.0 cm. Water bottle cages not included. Pedals not included. There are 190 detailed images of the bicycle at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look.

Review of condition
The bicycle is in very 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. There is 6 mm of brake pad. The brake cable housing and cables are fresh. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are tight and straight. The rims are round and the wheels are true. The braking surfaces of the rim show no wear. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rims when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, flexing, flaking or discoloration in the carbon rim or the carbon shell. There are no cracks in the hub bodies. There are no cracks in the flanges of the hubs. There is no corrosion on the spokes or on the skewers. The skewers are straight and complete. There are no cracks in the tire side walls. The tires hold pressure. The treads are not worn. The valve extenders work properly. There is no cracking, discoloration, bulging, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. There is no road wear on the bottom of the down tube, the back of the seat tube, on the chain stays or under the fork crown. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The front derailleur hanger is undamaged and secured firmly. There is no cracking, discoloration, bulging or flexing that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the front fork. 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 seat post binder bolt. The water bottle cage bolts are not stripped and they are straight. The base bar is not bent. The extensions are not bent. The arm rest pads adhere securely to the arm rests. The velcro on the arm rests is not peeling off. The bar tape is fresh and mounted securely. There are no rips or abrasions on the seat. The chain does not read 0.75 or 1.0 on the chain wear tool.

Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 1 mm x 20 mm scratch on one of the Reynolds stickers on the front wheel. One of the Reynolds stickers on the front wheel has peeled back about 7 mm. One of the Reynolds stickers on the non drive side of the rear wheel is peeled back about 5 mm. There are abrasions on the base bar from the stem and the aero bar extensions. The bar tape has smudges. There is wear around the drop outs.

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Quintana Roo CD0.1 Ultegra will make an excellent choice for the triathlon enthusiast who wants to move up from a road bike set up with clip ons and borrowed wheels to a real time trial bike with quality components, aero wheels and triathlon provenance. The bicycle is in very good condition and shows immaterial signs of wear. It is effectively a new bicycle with many hours of riding in its carbon tubes and rims. The bicycle has a cheerful voice that speaks of the warm temperatures of Cancun, Mexico, but the geometry of the frame, the integrated brakes and deep dish Reynolds Strike wheels clearly demonstrates that the bicycle has a serious side too. The new owner will be transformed by this bicycle and will find that the bike leg of the next triathlon goes by faster and with less effort. A fine opportunity to obtain a very nice time trial bike.

Specifications:
Brand: Quintana Roo
Model: CD 0.1 Race Shift Series
Model year: 2012
Size: ML
Color: Black silver white with pink highlights
Frame material: carbon
Frame design: triathlon / time trial
Frame serial number: A1F0915476
Fork design: standard aero blade
Fork material: carbon
Fork model: QR Shift 
Fork serial number: FK MD110119
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight with wheels: 20 pounds 1 ounce (9.1 kg)
Total weight without wheels: 13 pounds 7 ounces (6.1 kg)
Front wheel weight with skewer, tire and tube: 2 pounds 13 ounces (1.3 kg)
Rear wheel weight with skewer, tire, tube and cassette: 3 pounds 13 ounces (1.7 kg)
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 53.0 cm 
Effective top tube: 55.0 cm (c-c)
Seat post length from bottom to center rails: 38.0 cm
Stand over height from middle of top tube: 76.0 cm 
Bottom bracket height: 26.7 cm
Head tube length: 11.0 cm

Following measurements are by Quintana Roo
Size: ML
Seat tube length (c-t): 53 cm
Top tube length (c-c): 54.0 cm
Head tube length: 11.0 cm
Head tube angle: 72.0 degrees
Seat tube angle: 78.5 degrees
Chain stay length: 38.5 cm
Wheelbase: 101.1 cm
Stand over height: 75.1 cm
Front center: 63.6 cm
Bottom bracket drop: 7.4 cm
Fork rake: 4.8 cm
Wheel size: 700c
Stack: 51.7 cm
Reach: 43.8 cm


Front fork
Model: QR Shift
Model year: 2012
Weight: 570 g including brake (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Length: 37.5 cm
Serial number: FK MD110119
Steer tube material: carbon
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch to 1 1/8 inch
Steer tube length: 19.5 cm (base of crown race to top) previously cut
Crown race diameter: 30.0 mm
Crown material: carbon
Drop outs: aluminum carbon
Safety tabs: yes
Brake type: side pull cantilever

Base bar
Brand: Profile Design
Material: aluminum alloy
Width: 42.0 cm
Bar clamp diameter: 31.6 mm
Drop: zero
Reach: 100 mm
Finish: black
Brake levers: Tektro TL 720

Extensions
Brand: Profile Design 
Model: T3 +
Extension material: aluminum alloy
Finish: black
Type: J-bend
Length: 350 mm (end to end measured by Frame and Wheel)
Diameter: 23.0  mm
Arm rest: Plastic 90 mm x 95 mm with pads

Headset
Brand: FSA
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch threadless (28.6.0 mm)
Type: Integrated
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): IS34/28.6 ∣ IS34/26
Cartridge chamfer: 45 degrees
Spacers: 10 mm (1 x 10 mm 1 x 20 mm) FSA top cover carbon top cap

Stem
Brand: Profile Design
Weight: 160 g (Measured by Frame and Wheel)
Material: aluminum alloy
Length: 9.0 cm
Rise: + / - 7 degrees
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch
Bar clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
Collar stack height: 41.0 mm
Face plate: alloy four bolts

Seat post
Brand: Qunitana Roo
Seat clamp type: double bolt alloy
Seat cradle dimension: 24 mm x 40 mm
Post material: aluminum alloy
Head material: carbon
Clamp material: aluminum alloy
Weight: 310 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Offset: variable ( -1.6 mm to 2.0 mm) 81 degrees to 77 degrees
Post diameter: aero
Length: 37.0 cm (base to center rails)
Finish: Black

Seat
Brand: Adamo
Model: ISM Road
Model year: 2011
Weight: 353 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Covering: Synthetic
Length: 240 mm
Width: 130 mm
Rails: steel
Adjustable rail length: 74 mm
Rail width: 42 mm c-c
Rail diameter: 7 mm
Finish: black

Crank set
Brand: Vision
Model: Trimax Pro
Year: 2010
Chain rings: 52T / 38T double
Bolt circle diameter: 110 mm
Crank arm length: 170 mm
Spider material: alloy
Finish: black

Rear derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra
Model: RD-6700
Year: 2010
Cage type: Short
Drive train: 10-speed
Finish: metallic

Front derailleur
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra
Model: FD-6700
Year: 2011
Type: Braze-on
Crank set: double
Finish: Chrome

Brakes
Brand: TRP
Model: TRP Aero
Year: 2011
Pads: Reynolds for carbon rims
Type: side pull caliper brake
Quick release: no
Finish: black

Cassette
Brand: Shimano
Group: 105
Model: CS-4600
Gearing: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25

Bar end shifters
Brand: Shimano
Group: Dura-Ace 7900
Model: SL-BS7900 
Year: 2011
Speed (R): 10 speed
Speed (L): Double 

Bottom bracket
Brand: FSA
Brand:
Threading: BB30

Others
Seat collar diameter: na
Drop outs: alloy horizontal (R) alloy standard (F)
Rear derailleur hanger: replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: braze-on
Cabling: internal top tube, down tube, chain stay
Chain: Shimano
Pedals: not included
Bottle cages: not included
Bar tape: White

Front
Brand: Reynolds
Model: Strike
Model year: 2011
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell material: carbon
Series: road / triathlon
Type: clincher
ETRTO: 622 x 14
Rim serial number:
Hub serial number: 1116-QLSF-29
Size: 700c
Weight with tire tube and skewer: 2 pounds 13 ounces / 1.3 kg
Spoke count: 16
Spokes: aluminum straight gauge black internal nipples
Lacing: radial
Hub: Reynolds
Hub material: aluminum
Skewer: Reynolds
Rim depth: 66.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 21.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 23C
Base tape: Reynolds
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: White lettering on nude carbon

Rear
Brand: Reynolds
Model: Strike
Model year: 2011
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell material: carbon
Type: clincher
ETRTO: 622 x 14C
Series: time trial / triathlon
Rim serial number:
Hub serial number: 1114 QZL 2R 18
Size: 700c
Rear wheel weight with skewer: 3 pounds 13 ounces/ 1.7 kg
Spoke count: 20
Spokes: aluminum straight gauge black internal nipples
Lacing: 2-cross drive side radial non drive side
Hub: Reynolds
Hub material: aluminum
Skewer: OEM
Rim depth: 66.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 21.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 23C
Base tape: plastic Reynolds
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Free hub body: Shimano / SRAM
Free hub length: 37 mm
Finish: white lettering on nude carbon



Thursday, February 7, 2013

2012 HED Jet Disc FR carbon alloy wheel 28 spoke 700c Stallion time trial triathlon

Sold: $720  Buyer: Ireland
2012 HED Jet Disc FR carbon alloy wheel 28 spoke 700c Stallion time trial triathlon
Frame and Wheel is auctioning an HED. Jet Disc wheel on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheel was purchased new at Cyclemania in Portland, Maine in 2012. It was used only for time trials. It has less than 100 miles of use. The wheel has never been crashed. It has been in storage. It has had only one owner. The owner is selling it because he no longer needs the wheel. The wheel features HED. Jet design, 1K weave carbon covering, alloy clincher rim, 28 spoke count or “Stallion” build, 23 mm rim width, HED. hub, nude carbon finish, and World Time Trial Championship credibility. The wheel as shown weighs 2 pounds 13 ounces (1.27 kg). The serial number reads 0312 030. Skewer, valve covering sticker and valve extender not included. There are 85 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. 

Important information

Review of condition
The wheel is in very good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The hub spins smoothly and freely. The rim is round and true. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rim when placed in a truing stand. There are no dents in the rim. There are no cracks, rips, holes or discoloration in the carbon covering. The carbon covering is bonded securely to the rim. The toroidal shape of the carbon covering is not damaged. There is no play in the hubs. There is no corrosion on the hub body. There is no corrosion on the rim. There is no corrosion in the spoke holes. The rim tape is not ripped. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There are two 2 mm x 50 mm imperfections on the non drive side carbon covering near the valve opening. There is a 10 mm x 10 mm blemish on the drive side carbon covering from a power meter magnet. There is a 5 mm abrasion on the edge of the opening in the carbon covering for the valve extender. There is a 1 mm x 2 mm abrasion on the edge non drive side rim. The corner of one of the non drive-side HED. stickers is peeling back. The braking surfaces of the rim show wear. The free hub body shows wear from a cassette (HED Cycling notes that the Shimano free hub body cannot be switched out to Camapgnolo or Shimano 11. It is compatible with Shimano 10 speed cassettes  only).

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this HED. Jet Disc wheel will make an excellent choice for the dedicated time road cyclist or triathlete who seeks a strong and very stiff disc wheel for the time trial bike. The wheel is in very good condition and shows immaterial signs of wear. Combining this disc wheel with an HED. H3D tri-spoke front wheel will transform the look and feel of any time trial bike and will result in an immediate speed advantage. The new owner will appreciate the convenience and the braking characteristics of the alloy clincher rim and, when running running a Continental GP4000 700 x 25 mm tire, will enjoy channeling the raw power of Tony Martin’s 2011 World Time Trial Championship run. A rare and excellent opportunity to obtain one of the finest disc wheels on the market today.

Specifications
Brand: HED
Model: Jet Disc FR
Version: Stallion build for riders 191 to 225 pounds
Model year: 2012
Rim material: aluminum
Rim sides material: carbon 1K weave
Type: clincher
ETRTO: 622 x 18C
Series: time trial / triathlon
Rim serial number: 0312-030
Hub serial number: not given
Size: 700c
Rear wheel weight with skewer: 2 pounds  13 ounces/ 1.27 kg
Spoke count: 28
Spokes: aluminum straight gauge external nipples
Lacing: 1-cross drive side 1-cross non drive side
Hub: HED
Hub material: aluminum
Skewer: not included
Rim depth: na
Rim width: 23.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: not included
Base tape: plastic HED
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Free hub body: Shimano / SRAM
Free hub length: 37 mm
Finish: white lettering on black panel
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition



Tuesday, February 5, 2013

2009 SRAM Red dual control lever pair 10 speed double road

Sold: $243  Buyer: USA
2009 SRAM Red dual control lever pair 10 speed double road
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of SRAM Red dual control levers on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The levers were parted out from a cyclocross bike. The levers feature carbon levers, Double Tap shifting and SRAM Red design. The levers are in good condition. They are clean and ready for installation. The Double Tap shifting mechanisms work properly. The brake levers move properly. The handlebar clamps are not missing. The handle bar clamp bolts are not stripped. The levers are not bent or cracked. The hoods are not torn. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There are two 1 mm x 3 mm scratches on the right front lever. There are light abrasions on the surface of the left lever. The finish on the right and left mount shows wear. The top edge of the right and left shift lever show wear. A very nice pair of SRAM Red shifters ready to return to the road.

Specifications
Brand: SRAM
Group: Red
Series: Road
Year: 2009
Speed (R): 10 speed
Speed (L): Double 
Serial number (R): 51T90040333
Serial number (L): 51T90040333
Fixing bolt diameter range: 22.1 mm to 22.3 mm
Weight: 298 g / 149 g each
Finish: black / silver
Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition



Challenge Grifo 32 tubular tires 28 x 32 mm black tan 260 TPI pair used extenders

Sold: $32  Buyer: Spain
Challenge Grifo 32 tubular tires 28 x 32 mm black tan 260 TPI pair used extenders
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Challenge Grifo 32 tubular tires on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The tires are from an individual’s inventory of cycling  equipment. The tires were purchased new in 2012 and mounted on a pair of race wheels. The race wheels were never used. The tires have been in storage. The tires feature 260 thread per inch casing, tire width of 32 mm, 70 mm long valves, versatile tread and Challenge provenance. The tires are in very good condition. They are clean and ready for installation. They hold pressure. The treads are fresh. The base tape is not peeling. There are no cracks in the side walls. The valve stems are not damaged or stripped. There is not an excessive layer of glue on the base tape. An excellent opportunity to obtain a fine pair of cyclocross tires for use on deep dish carbon tubular rims.

Specifications
Brand: Challenge
Model:Grifo 32
Type: Tubular
Size: 28 inch x 32 mm
BAR: 2 / 6
PSI: 30 / 90
TPI: 260
Valve stem length (with extender): 70 mm
Color: Black / Tan
Weight: 420 g each
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition



2011 Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever rim brakes pair black MTB cyclocross

Sold: $127  Buyer: USA
2011 Avid Shorty Ultimate cantilever rim brakes pair black MTB cyclocross
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a pair of Avid Shorty Ultimate brakes on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The brakes were parted out from a cyclocross bike. The brakes feature cantilever design, quick release, black finish and Avid Shorty Ultimate functionality and durability. The brakes are in good condition. They are clean and ready for installation. The pivot springs are undamaged and working properly. None of the cable bolts are stripped or missing. The cable adjusters are complete and working properly. There is no corrosion on the springs or on the bolts. The brake wear indicators show 4 mm of pad remaining. Frame and Wheel notes that one of the pivot washers is missing. A fine opportunity to obtain one of Avid’s most popular cantilever brake sets for  a cyclocross or mountain bike build.

Specifications
Brand: Avid
Model: Shorty Ultimate
Series: mountain / cyclocross
Year: 2011
Serial number rear 11T10005416  11T10005416
Serial number front: 11T10005189  11T10005189
Pads: For alloy rims
Type: cantilever rim brake
Caliper arm material: aluminum
Weight: 248 g (124 g each)
Quick release: yes
Finish: black / red
Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition





2010 Ridley X-Fire carbon cyclocross frame 4ZA fork English BB nude cantilever

Sold: $405  Buyer: USA
2010 Ridley X-Fire carbon cyclocross frame 4ZA fork English BB nude cantilever
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a 2010 Ridley X-Fire cyclocross frame set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame set was purchased new in 2010. It was used for two seasons of cyclocross racing and training. It has had only one owner. The owner is selling it because he has another frame set and no longer needs this one. The frame set features cyclocross geometry, cantilever brake mounts, top tube and seat stay external cabling with alloy cable stops, tapered head tube (1 1/8 inch to 1 1/2 inch steer tube), flat bottomed top tube, oversized down tube, oversized chain stays, oversized wishbone seat stays, nude carbon finish, 4ZA Oryx carbon cyclocross front fork and Belgium cyclocross cool. The frame set as shown weighs 4 pounds 9 ounces (2.1 kg). The serial number on the bottom bracket reads 314014. The serial number on the steer tube reads FM09101678. There are 110 images of the frame set on Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look.

Review of condition
The frame set is in very good condition. It is clean and ready for build. There are no cracks, bulges, discolorations, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. The rear triangle is in alignment with the the centerline of the frame. The rear derailleur hanger is straight and undamaged. The top tube cable stops are undamaged, securely attached and clear of obstructions. The seat stay cable stops are undamaged, securely attached and free of obstructions. The brake mounts on the seat stay are straight and undamaged. The front derailleur cable pulley is undamaged and rotating smoothly. There is no corrosion in the water bottle bolt holes. There is no corrosion in the front derailleur hanger pulley hole.The bottom bracket shell is not damaged. The threads in the bottom bracket are not stripped or corroded. The chain stay protector is secured firmly. There are no cracks, bulges, discoloration, flexing or flaking that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the front fork. The crown race is not damaged. The brake mounts on the fork blades are straight and undamaged. The cartridge bearings are not corroded or damaged. The cartridge bearings turn smoothly and the head set is complete. The chain stay protector is attached securely. Frame and Wheel notes the following. There is a 3 mm x 3 mm abrasion on the top of the drive side head tube from cable rub. There is a 3 mm x 3 mm abrasion on the non drive side head tube from cable rub. There is a 10 mm x 3 mm abrasion on the top of the seat tube from cable rub. There is a 40 mm light scratch on the inside of the non drive side chain stay. There is a 2 mm x 14 mm abrasion on the outside of the non drive side chain stay. There is a 3 mm x 13 mm abrasion on the drive side drop out. There is wear on the seat tube from a front derailleur clamp. The rear dropouts show wear. The brake mounts on the seat stays show wear. The chain stay protector is discolored. There is light wear on the outside of drive side chain stay. There is light wear on the top of the top tube. There is a 1 mm x 20 mm abrasion on the outside of the right front fork blade. There is a 2 mm x 2 mm abrasion on the “O” in Oryx on the left fork blade. The brake mounts on the fork blades show wear.

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Ridley X-Fire cyclocross frame set will make and excellent choice for the road cyclist who seeks a full carbon cyclocross frame set for the 2013 season. It will also suit the experienced cyclocross rider who prefers cantilever brakes and seeks a frame set to build up into a “B” bike. The frame set iwas well maintained by the owner and it is in very good condition, with signs of wear that are immaterial for cyclocross. Built up with Reynolds Assault carbon tubulars with Challenge Grifo 32 tires, SRAM Red group set and Ritchey handle bars, the frame set will become a very light cyclocross bicycle with a voice that speaks fluent cyclocross with a heavy Flemish accent. The new owner will relish the light weight of the built up bike and appreciate the open geometry and oversized tubes of the frame that allow it to be so easily carried up and over those irritating barriers and run-ups. An excellent opportunity to obtain one of Ridley’s most popular and versatile cyclocross frame sets.

Specifications:
Brand: Ridley
Model: X-Fire
Model year: 2010
Size: 58 cm
Color: white lettering on nude carbon
Frame material: carbon
Frame serial number: 314014 
Rear derailleur hanger serial number: XBDK18037
Fork material: carbon
Fork model: 4ZA Oryx
Design: zero slope top tube
Brake type: cantilever
Series: cyclocross
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition
Frame and Wheel PAAS charge: $50.00

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight: 2.1 kg / 4 pounds 9 ounce (frame: 1,430 g fork: 470 g headset components and fixtures: 200 g).
Center of BB to top edge of seat tube: 62.5 cm (c-t)
Effective top tube length: 57.5 cm (c-c)
Head tube length: 20.5 cm

Following measurements are by Ridley
Frame size: 58
Seat tube (c-c): 58.0 cm
Seat tube (c-t): 62.0 cm
Effective top tube: 57.5 cm
Head tube: 20.5 cm
Seat tube angle: 73.0 degrees
Head tube angle: 72.0 degrees
Chain stay length: 42.5 cm
BB drop: 6.1 cm
Wheel base: 105.0 cm
Stand over height: 91.0 cm


Front fork
Brand: 4ZA
Model: Oryx
Weight: 470 g
Front fork length: 40.0 cm
Steer tube serial number: FM09101678
Crown serial number: none
Crown material: carbon
Steer tube material: carbon
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch (28.6 mm) to 1 1/2 inch (40.0 mm)
Steer tube length: 29.0 cm (base of crown race to top)
Crown race diameter: 40 mm
Drop outs: alloy with safety tabs
Brake type: center pull cantilever

Other specifications
Seat post collar diameter: 34.9 mm
Seat post diameter: 31.6 mm
Bottom bracket: English 68 mm (1.37 mm x 24 tpi)
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): IS41/28.6  IS52/40.0
Headset: sealed cartridge bearings 4ZA top cap, FSA bearing cover with cable hanger and barrel adjuster
Spacers: 3 x 10 mm alloy
Drop outs: rear: vertical alloy front: standard alloy
Rear derailleur hanger: alloy replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: clamp-on 34.9 mm diameter
Cabling: external top tube and seat stay
Rear fork spacing: 130 mm
Front fork spacing: 100 mm