FS: XB3 Kharkiv USSR road bike 55/56cm

Rare, light and rapid XB3 road bike - 10 speed - made in Kharkiv, Ukraine under USSR, 70s/80s. Complete with its own XB3 toolset and a leather satchel that attaches under the Top Tube. These were lightweight road frames in their day, intended for semi-professional use. See more info about XB3 here

Mostly original components with selective modern upgrades, see details below. I've really loved riding this bike, but now I mostly ride single track so it just sits in storage. It could do with replacing cables but it is totally rideable as is. Give this bike a little TLC and it will amaze you with its responsiveness and performance. I'll be sad to see it go.

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire (53min train from Paddington)

£350 O.N.O.

Frame :
XB3
Top Tube - 56cm
Seat Tube - 55cm
Down Tube - 62 cm
Chain Stays - 42 cm
Seat Stays - 51 cm
120-122 O.L.D. sliding dropouts

Fork / Headset
Original XB3 forks, square lugged
Original XB3 headset 1"

Crankset / Bottom Bracket
Original XB3 road double crankset 144BCD 170mm 53/44 tooth - Soviet copy of Campagnolo Record
square taper

Pedals
Original XB3 pedals (pictured in comments section)

Derailleurs / Shifters
Original XB3 front, rear mechs and downtub shift levers

Saddle/Seatpost
25mm alloy seatpost, not original
Brooks saddle not included. I can include a cheap saddle for free.

Brakes/ Levers
Original XB3 front and rear brakes, modern brake pads
Shimano RX100 drop brake levers

Stem/Handlebars
Uno Kalloy 100mm stem
Nitto Randonneur flared drop handlebars 480mm wide
Brooks faded red leather bar tape

Front Rim/ Hub
H PLUS SON Archetype rim laced to original XB3 front hub
Schwalbe Durano plus 28mm tyre

Rear Rim/ Hub
H PLUS SON Archetype rim laced to Campagnolo rear hub
Schwalbe Durano plus 28mm tyre
5 speed freewheel cassette

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