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it pains me BEYOND BELIEF to have to say goodbye to this ... but I could really use the cash and i just can't justify it at the moment, so it has to go...
SUPER RARE ORANGE LOOK KG171 - CARBON WITH ALUMINIUM LUGS
this is an absolutely classic French team road bike, in a very rare orange colour - one thing's for certain, in the 2 years I've had this ride, I've never seen another one like it. Back in the day, this was one of the sprintiest, stiffest and most snazzy road bikes you could have - here's a little more information http://www.dencheres.fr/220974792841/cadre-look-kg-171-team-edition-carbon-very-rare-orange-frame-frameset.html
this is some pretty sweet early carbon, and i swear, it's the nicest ride i've ever owned. full shimano ultegra groupset, dual mavic cosmic elite wheelset with a nearly new 9-speed shimano cassette (2 months?). i bought the wheelset second-hang about a year ago from a dude who used them twice, they could use a tiny true, but they spin BEAUTIFULLY.
size is c-t 52cm / c-c 51cm / top tube 54cm
(i'm 5"6 and it fits me like a DREAM. I imagine it could fit someone up to about 5"8?)
there are a few things:
1) it's dirty. i will give it a quick clean for you, but it could use a deep clean. i took it out this morning in the rain, so pardon how messy it looks, it scrubs up NICE.
2) it could use a new chain - but is fine.
3) the right hand shifter is a bit loose and doesn't always shift. this is an easy fix, you can do it at home OR walk into somewhere like Tokyo fixed and it'll take literally two mins.
4) ... and this one is a tiny bit of a bitch - the seat bolt broke about two years ago, and i don't know if any of you are aware, but finding a seat bolt for this bike is LITERALLY impossible as there are specific to LOOK and the era (mid-90's) - essentially a weird shape. SO i had to make a makeshift bolt as I tried to find the original everywhere but no dice. WORKS like a dream though, the only thing you gotta do to adjust seat height is use two adjustable spanners, but once you find your sweet spot this shouldn't be an issue as I've been riding mine like that for a year and a half.
5) the paint on the top tube is chipped:
... there's no two ways about it. BUT you could easily touch it up if you're into that kinda thing - I hear nail polish makes a really good toucher-upper.
so basically, with the wheelset (i ain't splitting) - I'm asking £400. I think this is pretty damn cheap for what you get - a great wheelset, a super rare carbon frame, and some pretty good components, albeit the negligible amount of work you'll need to put into making it perrrfect.
won't come with pedals, but i can throw in a pair of original LOOK clipless pedals (red) and a pair of btwin shoes with keo cleats for £20. or just the pedals for £10?
i'm looking for a quick sale, am in central soho weekdays, and in peckham nights.
can't believe i'm gonna say goodbye... i drove an hour up a mountain just outside Nice to buy this from an ex-French team pro. SOB. someone better take good care of her...
GET IN TOUCH!