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

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 3 years, 4 months

  

  Price drop £650

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

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 3 years, 4 months

  

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

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

  in Complete bikes and frame & forks • 3 years, 4 months

  

  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!