Thursday, December 11, 2014

2006 Trek 5.2 Madone 54cm frame set English BB Bontrager carbon fork road

Sold: $400  Buyer: USA
2006 Trek 5.2 Madone 54cm frame set English BB Bontrager carbon fork road
Frame and Wheel is offering a Trek 5.2 Madone frame set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The frame was obtained new. It was never ridden. The bike was parted out and the frame set has been in storage. It has had only one owner. The owner is selling because he does not need it. The frame set features Bontrager Race X Lite carbon front fork and English thread bottom bracket. The frame features cut away seat post, aero down tube, external cup head tube bore, braze-on front derailleur hanger, metallic grey finish and the specter of Lance Armstrong. The frame set as shown weighs 4 pounds 3 ounce (1.9 kg). The frame serial number reads WL3405149. The front fork serial number reads 230279. There are 70 images of the frame set on Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. No head set or seat post included.

Review of condition
The frame set is in very good condition. It is clean and ready for build. There are no bends, bulges or cracks that raise concerns about the structural integrity of the frame. The rear triangle is in alignment with the centerline of the frame. The rear derailleur hanger is undamaged. There are no obstructions in the brake cable openings. There is no corrosion in the water bottle bolt holes. The bottom bracket shell is not damaged.  The bottom bracket threads are not stripped or corroded. The front derailleur hanger is not damaged and it is attached securely. 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 seat clamp works properly. Frame and Wheel notes that part of the chain guard sticker is peeling

Specifications:
Brand: Trek
Model: 5.2 Madone
Model year: 2006
Size: 54 cm 
Color: grey metallic
Frame material: carbon
Frame serial number: WL3405149
Fork material: carbon
Fork model: Bontrager Race X Lite
Design: traditional top tube 
Series: road
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight: 1.9 kg / 4 pounds 3 ounces (frame: 1,400 fork: 440 g fittings: 60 g).
Center of BB to top edge of seat tube: 54.0 cm (c-t)
Effective top tube length: 54.0 cm (c-c)
Head tube length: 10.4 cm

Front fork
Brand: Bontrager
Model: Race X Lite
Weight: 440 g
Serial number: 230279
Crown material: carbon
Steer tube material: aluminum
Steer tube diameter: 1 1/8 inch (28.0 mm)
Steer tube length: 19.5 cm (base of crown race to top) 
Crown race diameter: 30 mm
Drop outs: alloy with safety tabs
Brake type: center pull cantilever

Other specifications
Bottom bracket: English
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): EC34/28.6  EC34/30.0
Headset: none
Spacers: none
Drop outs: rear: vertical alloy front: standard alloy
Rear derailleur hanger: replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: screw on for braze-on
Cabling: external
Rear fork spacing: 130 mm

Front fork spacing: 100 mm

Vintage Look Bernard Hinault Equipe 56cm steel frame fork English BB Reynolds 753 Cinelli

Sold: $810  Buyer: United Kingdom
Vintage Look Bernard Hinault Equipe 56cm steel frame fork English BB Reynolds 753 Cinelli

Comments
The frame has been in storage. The frame set as shown weighs 5 pounds 11 ounces (2.6 kg). Serial number is B45 S45.

Review of condition
The rear triangle is 4.0 mm left of center (the width of three pennies). There is a 10 mm x 60 mm area of corrosion on the drive side top tube. There is corrosion around the cable guides on the top tube. There is wear on the inside and outside surfaces of the chain stays. There is wear on the head tube. There is wear and corrosion on the bottom of the bottom bracket. There is corrosion around the water bottle mounts. There is wear on the drop outs. The seat collar bolt is missing.

Specifications:
Brand: Look
Model: Bernard Hinault Equipe
Model year: Mid 1980s
Size: 56.0 cm
Color: Look panels on metallic off white
Frame material: steel Reynolds 753
Frame serial number: B45 S45
Fork material: steel
Steer tube diameter: 1 inch to 1 inch
Design: horizontal top tube 
Series: road
Wheel size: 700c
Frame and Wheel rating: Good condition

Following measurements are by Frame and Wheel
Total weight: 2.6 kg / 5 pounds 11 ounces 
Center of BB to top edge of seat tube: 56.0 cm (c-t)
Effective top tube length: 54.0 cm (c-c)
Head tube length: 13.5 cm

Other specifications
Bottom bracket: English
Cane Creek Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS): EC30/25.4  EC30/26
Headset: Ritchey Logic
Spacers: na
Drop outs: vertical
Rear derailleur hanger: non replaceable
Front derailleur hanger: clamp-on
Cabling: external
Rear fork spacing: 130 mm

New 2014 Mavic Cosmic CXR 80 T tubular wheelset Yksion 700x23mm tires Shimano 10/11-speed 16/20 spoke Mavic SSC hubs 700c road time trial

Sold: $2,500  Buyer: USA 
New 2014 Mavic Cosmic CXR 80 T tubular wheelset Yksion 700x23mm tires Shimano 10/11-speed 16/20 spoke Mavic SSC hubs 700c road time trial
Frame and Wheel is offering a Mavic Cosmic CXR 80 T tubular wheel set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheels were purchased new in 2014. They were never ridden. They were used for display purposes. They have had only one owner. The owner is selling them because he no longer needs them. The wheels feature carbon tubular rims, CXR 01 Blades, Shimano 10/11-speed free hub, Mavic SSC hubs, 80 mm rim depth, 27 mm rim width, 16 (F) / 20 (R) spoke count, Mavic stainless steel skewers, black Cosmic stickers, nude carbon finish, Mavic quality and deep dish cool. The wheels as shown weigh 5 pounds 3 ounces (2.4 kg). There are 40 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Ships in new custom wheel boxes. Original instructions included.

Review of condition
The wheels are in excellent condition. They are new. They are clean. They are ready to ride. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are tight and straight. The rims are round and the wheels are true. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rims when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, flexing or flaking in the carbon rim or the carbon shell. There are no notches in the free hub body splines from a cassette. 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, the nipples or on the skewers. The stickers are not peeling off. The skewers are straight and complete. Frame and Wheel notes that there is only one valve extender included.

Specifications

Front
Brand: Mavic
Model: Cosmic CXR 80 T
Year: 2014
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell material: carbon
Series: road time trial
Type: tubular
Rim serial number: AF21570018
Size: 700c
Weight with tire and skewer: 2 pound 6 ounce / 1.1 kg
Spoke count: 16
Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples
Lacing: radial
Hub: Mavic SSC
Hub material: carbon aluminum
Skewer: Mavic stainless steel
Rim depth: 80.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 27.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Yksion Griplink 700 x 23 mm
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: Nude carbon
Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition

Rear
Brand: Mavic
Model: Cosmic CXR 80 T
Model year: 2014
Rim material: carbon
Rim shell material: carbon
Type: tubular
Series: road time trial
Rim serial number: AR21530023
Size: 700c
Rear wheel weight with tire, skewer: 2 pounds 13 ounces / 1.3 g
Spoke count: 20
Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples
Lacing: 1-cross drive side radial non drive side
Hub: Mavic SSC
Hub material: carbon aluminum
Skewer: Mavic stainless steel
Rim depth: 80.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 27.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: Yksion Griplink 700 x 23 mm
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Free hub: Shimano 10 / 11 speed
Free hub body width: 37.0 mm
Finish: Nude carbon
Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition

2012 Zipp 808 Firecrest tubular carbon wheelset Shimano 10-speed 16/20 spoke Zipp 88/188 hub

Sold: $1,151  Buyer: Ireland
2012 Zipp 808 Firecrest tubular carbon wheelset Shimano 10-speed 16/20 spoke Zipp 88/188 hub
Frame and Wheel is offering Zipp 808 Firecrest tubular wheels on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheels were purchased new in 2012. They were used for demonstration and display purposes. They were glued up and ridden only a few times. They have been in storage. They have had only one owner. The owner is selling them because he no longer uses them. The wheels feature carbon tubular rim, carbon shell, ABLC dimpled rim shell surfaces, Shimano 10-speed free hub, Zipp 88 front hub and Zipp 188 rear hub, 82 mm rim depth, 26 mm rim width, 16 (F) / 20 (R) spoke count, adjustable hubs, Zipp stainless steel skewers, Beyond Black lettering, aero design and Zipp 808 cool. The wheels as shown weigh 3 pounds 8 ounces (1.6 kg). There are 40 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Ships in new custom wheel boxes.

Review of condition
The wheels are in very good condition. They are clean and they are ready to ride. The hubs spin smoothly and freely. The spokes are tight and straight. The rims are round and the wheels are true. There is no lateral or vertical variation in the rims when placed in a truing stand. There are no cracks, flexing or flaking in the carbon rim or the carbon shell. There is only one notch in the free hub body splines from a cassette. 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, the nipples or on the skewers. The stickers are not peeling off. The skewers are straight and complete. There is no glue no the rims. Frame and Wheel notes that there is light wear on the braking surfaces of rims.

11-speed conversion
The Zipp 188 rear hub can be converted to 11-speed. The conversion requires a new axle, end cap, free hub body and spacer and a re-dish of the wheel. The upgrade is available through authorized Zipp dealers. Please see this link to Zipp website for more information about the conversion.

Frame and Wheel conclusion
Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Zipp 808 Firecrest tubular wheel set will make an excellent choice for the dedicated road cyclist who seeks a set of tubular wheels for racing and training. The wheel set shows no wear and it is effectively new. These wheels will materially transform the weight, look and feel of any road bike and will help trigger triumphant performance revelations for the new owner. An excellent opportunity to obtain one of Zipp’s coolest wheel sets. 

Specifications

Front
Brand: Zipp
Model: 808 Firecrest
Year: 2012
Rim material: carbon VCLC
Rim shell material: carbon ABLC
Series: road time trial
Type: tubular
Rim serial number: na
Hub serial number: Z0701120025
Size: 700c
Weight with skewer: 1 pound 10 ounce / 740 g
Spoke count: 16
Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples
Lacing: radial
Hub: Zipp 88
Hub material: alloy
Skewer: Zipp stainless steel
Rim depth: 82.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 26.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: not included
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm
Finish: Beyond Black
Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition

Rear
Brand: Zipp
Model: 404 Firecrest
Model year: 2012
Rim material: carbon VCLC
Rim shell material: carbon ABLC
Type: tubular
Series: road time trial
Rim serial number: na
Hub serial number: Z030412-0241
Size: 700c
Rear wheel weight with skewer: 1 pounds 14 ounces / 840 g
Spoke count: 20
Spokes: steel bladed black external nipples
Lacing: 1-cross non drive side radial drive side
Hub: Zipp 188
Hub material: alloy
Skewer: Zipp stainless steel
Rim depth: 82.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Rim width: 26.0 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)
Tire: not included
Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm
Free hub: Shimano 10 speed
Free hub body width: 34 mm
Finish: Beyond Black

Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition