For Sale: Hill Special 9spd Road Bike

Selling my much loved Hill Special road bike, as i've found something that hopefully fits me a bit better.

Got it for my 25th birthday a few years ago (it was made in '83, so was it was also 25 at the time), and she has served me proud... it's just a touch too long for me on the top tube though (as you can tell by the stem). It was bought off a fella in Somerset who originally had it built for him way back when, he even gave me all the Christmas cards that Hill Special sent him, and they still send them to me too, and i'm sure will still send them to the new owner.

It rides beautifully.... and this is coming from a man who doesn't like 531. She got me to Dunwich without a hitch last year!

Hill was a respected builder back in the day, and his Specials were... well... special.
It's in overall great condition, with a few typical scrapes, as you would expect with a bike of this age.

More info on Hill Special can be found here: http://www.hill-special.co.uk/index.html
and here: http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/hillspecial.html

the current set-up is as i bought it, with a few bits i put on...
Campagnolo Mirage 9 speed groupset, with STI's.
Campagnolo Veloce brakes.
Campagnolo Athena hubs on red anodized Mavic MA3 rims (the paint was originally matched to these rims apparently!)
Campagnolo Athena aero seatpost (polished)
Charge saddle
Fizik tape
Look Delta pedals.

54cm ST, 55cm TT.

Looking for £400.

More photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8458973@N04/sets/72157624042915746/
Photos were rushed, and dont really do it justice... viewing recommended.

It really is a stunning bike, If you want more info/photos just yell!

Viewings welcome!

Colloction in Brixton only.

looks lovely! not sure about the saddle, but if thats what keeps your arse comfy!

yeah... doesn't really fit the bike well.... but fits my ass a treat.

lovely

What a lovely steed!

smart bike, nice price

Will you take £350?? Love the colour!

Will you take £350?? Love the colour!

don't be tight, £400 is a sick price already!

sweet bike at a good price. lovely bar tape. good luck with the sale rob.

its really nice! If only it was 2 cm longer/taller! bargainalicious

Dibs on the Christmas card service if you split.

Awesome bike

Thanks for the comments guys.... i dont like the idea of selling it, but needs must and all. The new Ciocc build is absorbing far too much cash!

A beauty Sir! and if it were my size, I would have had it in a heartbeat....just lovely.

James

my sister would be interested in this, so dibs for her, but viewing would be essential cause she is not sure about the size. She'll be in Brixton on Friday, would that be ok for viewing?

I might be interested as well.
I'm after a geared bike and this one is just lovely!

wouldn't it be idea to swap the frame round? move all the bits to the Ciocc?

I'd jump at this if it were 2cm longer on ST.

That would sit lovely here in my stable. Shame all my money is ploughing into a Koga :(
Good luck with the sale, that's a really uncomplicated, stylish steed!

wouldn't it be idea to swap the frame round? move all the bits to the Ciocc?

I'd jump at this if it were 2cm longer on ST.

thought about it, but the Ciocc is having new Campag Athena 11 speed.... when i can afford it.

I might be interested as well.
I'm after a geared bike and this one is just lovely!

shoot me a PM if you want come and take a look!

Forgot to say that first with the cash, gets the wheels!

also.... puppy killers need dot apply.
This bike will stay geared.

11 speeds eh? I can't even get my head round that, especially when I only have a 5 speeds gruppo!

you're doing the best of both world mate, great old steel bike + modern component = all kind of beautiful.

not steel.... carbon my friend... lugged carbon.

Ah, now that make complete sense actually.

i'm not just a pretty face.