Rourke 853, Campag, Chris King, 60cm

Need to move this on as it hasn't been getting ridden enough.

• Brian Rourke 853 steel frame, ST 58cm c-c, TT 57cm c-c. Top tube is slightly sloping, so it's probably more like 60x59 if we're talking traditional dimensions. I'm 6'4" and it fits me pretty well set up like this (81cm BB to saddle top)
  
• Chris King QR mango hubs to HED Belgium rims, 24h front radial, 28h rear 2x. Hutchinson Fusion 25s, minimal use, set up tubeless.
  
• Campagnolo Chorus carbon 11-speed group (except gunmetal Record brake calipers). All in good functioning order and well maintained.
  
• Fizik Cyrano R1 stem 120mm, R3 bars, recently rewrapped.
  
• Thomson layback seatpost
  
• CK mango headset
  
• Saddle is a different one to this Antares, though perfectly functional.
  
• Pedals, bottle cages, not included.
  
  

It's really nice, but I'm not riding it and am unlikely to. The only issue I'd highlight other than a few paint nicks is that a previous owner has rattlecanned the top tube silver panel over their name, and done chainstays to match. It's a neat enough job, but quite abrasive on the bibs if you habitually use the top tube as a seat.

I'd like this to go and this feels like a lot of bike for £1000, which is how much I'd like.

Shout if any questions. I'm in Herne Hill if you want to cruise up and down the road on it a bit.

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How has this had no interest? It's a banger.
GLWS

Very nice. I would own a lot of bikes if I had shorter legs.

100% banger. I would’ve bought those wheels in a shot 18 months ago.

(I had the same set, got the front one nicked. Replacing it was basically impossible!)

Lovely colour and love the combination of colours too…Thankfully way too big for me….GLWS.