• Custom built for me by Jason Rourke following a memorable morning spent measuring up and chatting with his dad Brian. At the time, my brief was to have a British no-frills modern Di2 steel road bike inspired by builders such as Speedvagen and Breadwinner in the USA. I now only get to ride the bike three or four times each summer, so regrettably it is now time for my third child to find a new home where it will be appreciated and actually used. Quality specification and lightweight components - total bike weight on my scales without pedals is about 7.9kg.

    Frame - Reynolds 853 (Di2 only - integrated wired, with beautiful Rourke frame details, no-damage or dings, finish is flawless)
    Fork - Ritchey WCS Carbon
    Headset - Chris King Nothread Sotto Voce Black
    Groupset - Full Shimano Ultegra Di2 6870 (rim brake, 165mm compact chainset, battery in seat-post,english threaded bb)
    Wheelset - Shimano Ultegra 6800
    Tyres - Continental GP4000s 23c
    Saddle - Fizik Arione
    Seatpost - Ritchey WCS
    Stem - Ritchey WCS 90mm
    Handlebars - Pro PLT 36cm
    Bartape - Lizard skin (brand new)
    Bottle cages -Elite Carbon

    Geometry:
    Seat Angle 75degrees
    Head Angle 73degrees
    Seat-tube (c-c) 460mm
    Top-tube 510mm
    Headtube 90mm

    Sizewise and set-up are similar to previous bikes I have owned or ridden - Caad9 48cm/Specialized Allez Sprint 49cm/|Cannondale Supersix 48cm (also not 'too' sloping toptubes)

    However, steering geometry (head-tube angle) is a fairly steep traditional 73degrees, which is not normally available for a small frame, so handling is fast combined with a short wheelbase. I've lost track of the money I have spent on this custom Rourke, and it's also impossible to quantify the time, emotion and experience of the custom bike journey. I also understand that we are in the world of mass-market carbon, aero and disc brakes, and I have to mitigate all emotion, and be pragmatic at the pricing, so do let me know if I am way-off: £SOLD

    Located in Hertfordshire, but London can be arranged.


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