Hi,
Going to reach out to you PugBikers, or BikeTalkers, or whatever. I have a medical condition which has ended my road biking career. I had a Gran Mal seizure some years ago, and while the chances of it recurring are remote, it's not "non existent," so my doc who rides seriously basically said stay off the road. So, for 8 years I have. We're also in the process of moving doing some serious downsizing, etc. So.....I have one bike that I nee to decide what to do with.
My 34 year old son and I are built the exact same, and the 53cm Lemond steel and Ti frames fit us almost like a custom. As a result his original Lemond Zurich is now his rain bike, he has two Ti frames, one set up as a compact, one as a "real" road bike, and he has another steely that's a fixed gear. Plus a spare frame. Some of us like steel and ti and the price works for him.
I bought a white 1999 years ago new, as my second Zurich and barely road it. It was a triple. I just loved the whole frame with the red accents. Never loved the triple and had maybe some distant thoughts of touring. About three months before the seizure, I decided to do some work to the bike, and I bought what was then a new Shimano Compact crank and bottom bracket {before they branded them as Ultegra, or D-A.} also bought new D-A front and rear derailleurs. New cables, etc.
I also ditched the red Rolf wheelset, bought new wheels, new tires. Got a new Thomson set post and collar, and a new Pearl stem, new 44cm bars. a Couple of King cage bottle cages. Also new Ultegra pedals, and mounted one my favorite old school saddles, a Selle TurboMatic.
And then.....rode it ONCE....about three miles...in December. Seizure in February.
Now trying to figure out what to do with it. I am 99% sure the means sell it. On a place like this it might mean trade it. Or could. I am very removed form this game, and I have not made a call or reached out to any of my friends. As far as the bike......yeah, it is what it is. Old 853. Not bad. 1" headset {D-A, btw}, which is not a terrible issue. The fork is pretty nice. The entire bike is in tremendous shape.
Anybody have any thoughts as to what it might be worth. BTW, I have the complete triple grippo to be included. All Ultra, as the bike was outfitted when new.
Appreciate any help and thoughts......
Going to reach out to you PugBikers, or BikeTalkers, or whatever. I have a medical condition which has ended my road biking career. I had a Gran Mal seizure some years ago, and while the chances of it recurring are remote, it's not "non existent," so my doc who rides seriously basically said stay off the road. So, for 8 years I have. We're also in the process of moving doing some serious downsizing, etc. So.....I have one bike that I nee to decide what to do with.
My 34 year old son and I are built the exact same, and the 53cm Lemond steel and Ti frames fit us almost like a custom. As a result his original Lemond Zurich is now his rain bike, he has two Ti frames, one set up as a compact, one as a "real" road bike, and he has another steely that's a fixed gear. Plus a spare frame. Some of us like steel and ti and the price works for him.
I bought a white 1999 years ago new, as my second Zurich and barely road it. It was a triple. I just loved the whole frame with the red accents. Never loved the triple and had maybe some distant thoughts of touring. About three months before the seizure, I decided to do some work to the bike, and I bought what was then a new Shimano Compact crank and bottom bracket {before they branded them as Ultegra, or D-A.} also bought new D-A front and rear derailleurs. New cables, etc.
I also ditched the red Rolf wheelset, bought new wheels, new tires. Got a new Thomson set post and collar, and a new Pearl stem, new 44cm bars. a Couple of King cage bottle cages. Also new Ultegra pedals, and mounted one my favorite old school saddles, a Selle TurboMatic.
And then.....rode it ONCE....about three miles...in December. Seizure in February.
Now trying to figure out what to do with it. I am 99% sure the means sell it. On a place like this it might mean trade it. Or could. I am very removed form this game, and I have not made a call or reached out to any of my friends. As far as the bike......yeah, it is what it is. Old 853. Not bad. 1" headset {D-A, btw}, which is not a terrible issue. The fork is pretty nice. The entire bike is in tremendous shape.
Anybody have any thoughts as to what it might be worth. BTW, I have the complete triple grippo to be included. All Ultra, as the bike was outfitted when new.
Appreciate any help and thoughts......