Friday, September 27, 2013

1990s KHS Aero track bike steel Velocity Deep V rims American Classic hubs Sugino 75 cranks KHS track fork

Sold: $230  Buyer: United Kingdom
1990s KHS Aero track bike steel Velocity Deep V rims American Classic hubs Sugino 75 cranks KHS track fork
Frame and Wheel is auctioning a KHS Aero track bike on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The bicycle was a gift to the current owner. It was used for commuting. It has been in storage. The owner is selling it because he does not use it anymore. The frame set features steel construction, track bike geometry, Oschner front fork, UNO seat post, horizontal rear drop outs, distinctive “aero” seat tube, external cups head set (1 inch diameter), blue purple fade finish and 1990s track bike cool. The bicycle features Sugino SG 75 crank set (44T with 170 mm crank arms), Shimano rear sprocket (18T), Shimano Ultegra front brake, Avid brake lever, Race Face flat bars (47 cm e-e), 3T stem (95 mm), Selle San Marco seat, Shimano Deore XT pedals, blue Velocity Deep V rims with American Classic track hubs and Michelin and Soma tires. The bicycle as shown weighs 20 pounds 14 ounces (9.0 kg). The serial number on the bottom bracket reads U41206495. Stand over is 79.0 cm. Includes original KHS track fork. There are 140 images of the bicycle on the Frame and Wheel Flickr Page. Please have a look.

Review of condition
The bicycle is in good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. The brake activates easily and grips well. The cable housing is not cracked. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are tight and straight. The rims are round. There is no lateral variation in the rims when placed in a truing stand. There are no dents or cracks in the rims. There is no corrosion on the spokes. There are no cracks in the hub bodies. There are no cracks in the flanges of the hubs. The tires hold pressure. There are no dents, bends or bulges that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. The rear drop outs are undamaged. The rear triangle is in alignment with centerline of the frame. There is no corrosion on the frame. There are no dents bends or bulges that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the front forks. The steer tubes do not show any cracks or bulges. The external cups are mounted securely and are undamaged. The head set is complete. The head set bearings turn smoothly. There is no play in the bottom bracket. The handlebars are not bent. The bar ends are secured firmly. The seat post is not damaged. The seat binder is not damaged. None of the seat clamp parts are missing. The seat rails are undamaged. The chain does not read 0.75 or 1.0 on the chain wear tool. Frame and Wheel notes the following. The finish on the frame shows wear. There are numerous chips and scratches in the finish on the down tube, the seat tube, the seat stays and the chain stay. The finish on the road front shows wear. The brake lever surface shows wear. The brake cable is frayed. The seat surface shows wear. There is corrosion on the front and rear hub bolts. The braking surface of the front rim shows wear. The seat post shows wear from installation and removal. There is light surface corrosion on the chain. The pedals show wear. The tires show wear. 

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this KHS Aero will make an excellent choice for the cyclist who seeks a practical entry level track bike. It will also suit the urban cyclist who seeks something hip and pure for the commute to the start up downtown. Although the bike shows wear, it is nevertheless in good condition and its is ready to return to the track or the streets. The new owner will appreciate the bike’s steel construction, the road bike front fork, the cool wheels, the distinctive blue purple fade finish, the funky aero seat tube and the comfort of the flat handlebars. A rare opportunity to simultaneously obtain a classic track bike and some street cool.

Specifications:
Brand: KHS
Model: Aero
Model year: 1998 estimated
Size: 55 cm
Color: Blue Purple fade
Frame material: True Temper steel
Frame design: track
Frame serial number: U41206495
Fork material: steel
Road fork model: Oschner 
Track fork model: KHS
Fork serial number: na
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight with wheels: 20 pounds 14 ounces (9 kg)
Center of BB to top of seat tube: 55.0 cm 
Effective top tube: 56.0 cm (c-c)
Seat post length: 37.0  cm mm (bottom end of seat post to center rails)
Stand over height from middle of top tube: 79.0 cm 
Bottom bracket height: 28.0 cm
Head tube length: 14.0 cm
Wheelbase: 96 cm

Front fork road
Brand: Oschner
Steer tube material: Columbus steel
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch
Steer tube length: 18.0 cm (base of crown race to top)
Crown material: steel
Finish: red
Crown race diameter: 26 mm
Drop outs: steel
Safety tabs: no
Brake type: caliper

Front fork road
Brand: KHS
Steer tube material: steel
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch
Steer tube length: 18.0 cm (base of crown race to top)
Crown material: steel
Finish: blue
Crown race diameter: 26 mm
Drop outs: steel
Safety tabs: no
Brake type: caliper

Handlebar
Brand: Race Face
Finish: Chrome
Design: Flat
Material: aluminum
Bend: zero
Upsweep: zero
Rise: zero
Width: 47 cm (e-e)
Handlebar clamp: 25.6 mm
Bar ends: Oury

Stem
Brand: 3T
Material: aluminum alloy
Length: 95 mm 
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch (26 mm)
Bar clamp diameter: 25.6 mm

Headset
Brand: Shimano Dura-Ace
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch (28.6 mm)
Type: external cup
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): EC30/25.4 ∣ EC30/26

Seat post
Brand: UNO
Seat clamp type: single bolt alloy
Seat cradle dimension: 40 mm x 40 mm
Post material: alloy
Head material: alloy
Clamp material: alloy
Weight: 370 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Offset: 15.0 mm
Post diameter: 26.8 mm
Seat post length: 6.5 cm (bottom end of seat post to minimum insert)
Seat post length: 31.0 cm mm (minimum insert to center rails)
Seat post length: 37.5 cm mm (bottom end of seat post to center rails)
Seat post length: 42.5 cm (bottom end of seat post to top of seat)
Finish: Black

Seat
Brand: San Marco
Model: Regal
Model year: 2002
Weight: 289 g (weighed by Frame and Wheel)
Covering: leather
Length: 280 mm
Width: 150 mm
Rails: aluminum alloy
Adjustable length of rails: 40 mm
Rail width: 40 mm c-c
Rail diameter: 7 mm
Finish: white

Crank set
Brand: Sugino
Model: Sugino 75
Model number: SG75
Crank type: 5-bolt 
Year: 2000
Chain ring: 48 single Salsa
Bolt circle diameter: 144 mm
Crank arm length: 170 mm
Spider material: alloy
Finish: chrome

Brake
Brand: Shimano
Group: Ultegra
Model: BR-6500
Year: 2001
Pads: standard

Brake lever
Brand: Avid
Finish: black

Rear sprocket
Brand: Surly
Gearing: 18T

Others
Seat tube diameter: mm
Drop outs: Shimano horizontal (R) standard (F)
Rear derailleur hanger: none
Front derailleur hanger: na
Cabling: na
Chain: KMC 9D-4
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT

Front
Rim brand: Velocity
Model: Deep V
Model year: 2000 estimated
Rim material: alloy
Type: clincher
Size: 700c
ERTO: 622 x 14C
Front wheel weight with tire and tube: 3 pounds 1 ounces (1.4 kg)
Spoke count: 32
Spokes: alloy straight gauge external nipples
Lacing: 2-cross
Hub: American Classic
Skewer: na
Rim depth: 30 mm 
Rim width: 19 mm (o-o)
Tire: Michelin Axial Pro
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: Red

Rear
Rim brand: Velocity
Model: Deep V
Model year: 2000 estimated
Rim material: alloy
Type: clincher
Size: 700
ERTO: 622 x 14C
Rear wheel weight with tire, tube and cassette: 3 pounds 15 ounces (1.8 kg)
Spoke count: 32
Spokes: alloy straight gauge external nipples
Lacing: 2-cross
Hub: American Classic
Skewer: na
Rim depth: 30 mm 
Rim width: 19 mm (o-o)
Tire: Soma Everwear 5 mm
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Finish: Gold

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