FS: 1990s Lo-Pro Time Trial machine with Dura Ace and Specialized Trispoke

Hi everyone,

I have a special bike for sale which I’ve owned for the past 6 years, having bought it in California in 2015. I was told it was custom built for a professional triathlete based in LA in the mid-90s, and as you can tell from the specifications and photos it was a serious machine (and still is today!). It was fast enough to get me a speeding ticket...

I haven’t been able to identify the frame, but I am guessing it’s made of Columbus steel. The whole bike weighs ~9.7 kg.

It has barely been ridden by me and has been kept indoors since ownership.

Drivetrain
Chainrings : 53/39T
Cassette : Shimano Dura-Ace 8 speed
Rear Derailleur : Shimano Dura-Ace RD-7402
Front Derailleur : Shimano Dura-Ace FD-7403
Crankset : Compact, brand/model unknown

Wheels & tires
Rear Tire : Michelin Krylion Carbon 700x23c (recommend replacing)
Front Tire : Vittoria Rubino 650x23c (ridden only twice since replacing 2 years ago)
Front Wheel : 650c Mavic Open 4 CD with Dura-Ace hub and purple nipples
Rear Wheel : 700c Specialized tri-spoke (est. 1993) clincher (~2 mm out of true)

Cockpit
Seat Post : Shimano Dura-Ace 7400 series 27.2mm
Saddle : San Marco Integra MSA
Handlebars : Modolo bullhorn bar, 26.0 x 410mm
Headset : Mavic Zap 305 25.4x24f
Stem : ControlTECH 120mm (with cork cap)

Brakes
Dual Control Levers : Shimano Dura-Ace ST-7400 8 speed
Caliper Brakes : Shimano Dura-Ace BR-7402

Frameset
Frame : Lo-Pro, steel, 22”/56cm

The bike is in good condition given the age, everything functions and makes a beautiful noise when riding. Minor quirks, the left shifter doesn’t make a “click” noise when shifting - I suspect there’s an excess amount of grease preventing the noise, I haven’t investigated since it’s functioning.

In terms of pedals, in the photos it has some old Campag pedals which match the shoes I currently own. The bike came with a pair of SPDs (I am assuming the same Dura Ace series as the other components) which I’m happy to include too. The Selcof TT handlebars I added after purchasing the bike, please let me know if this interests you too.

Located in Cambridge. £750.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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Wow, stunning bike! Wish it was my size! GLWS

Cranks look like Topline to me

Thanks for identifying it! Had been a mystery to me since buying it. Happy someone knew their stuff. :)

Price drop £650

This is on ebay

It is, for £500, I was going to offer less !

https://www.facebook.com/groups/381923566385442/permalink/600937394484057/?sale_post_id=600937394484057

apparently a bike service is worth £500: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304106407747

Hello mate, would you be interested in trading with a 1983 steel lugged track bike, hand made in the UK, only thing its missing is wheels. 58cm frame, Selle italia milano saddle titaniu rails ( basically brand new ) sugino bb,sugino 76 165 cranks + miche 48t chainring, nitto 90 stem with monkey lite carbon bars + some mtb grips, twin toe straps and cages ( no pedals ) and an izumi black gold chain + a spare silver 48t generic chainring. Suitable for brakes so can be made single speed plus it has a bottle cage mount. I have to many track bikes and i'd like to have something more towards a road bike but not a road bike.

bike when it was fully built up

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