This bike spent the first 3.5 years of its life as a 9 mile a day commuter. This year my ride shortened to six blocks so I've been using a converted MTB. The Aurora will handle your commute with ease, and if you want to go out and tour for a week, a month or a year it'll take the load without complaint. I rode it this summer while training for a century and on the ride itself; it's a bit overbuilt for that usage which is why I'm selling it.
Here's the original spec sheet: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/51672834/09_aurora.pdf
I've made the following changes:
Saddle: Brooks B17
Crank: Shimano Deore 48/36/26 170mm
Cassette: Miche 12-27
Stem: Dimension, 7 degree, 90mm
Fenders: SKS Longboard
Rack: Delta Universal
Tires: Vittoria Randonneur Pro (kevlar bead, reflective sidewalls, they say 35mm but they measure 32mm mounted)
I have an extra of these tires which I'm including with the bike; the rear tire is starting to show some wear (though it hasn't ever flatted) and probably has about 2000-2500 miles on it. The extra tire is still folded in the box.
It's got Pinhead locking skewers instead of QR skewers. There's a "You'd look hotter in a helmet" sticker on the rack; sorry. There's a kickstand; it's useful. :P
I'm asking $500
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I wish that would fit me. I want it.
Sweet ride, great price... I'd jump on this in a heartbeat if I had the budget.
Another selling point: this bike will get you compliments!
Another selling point: it has a long stem so the handlebar height can be raised.
They're roughly at my saddle height now, which I enjoy for long rides. But yes, the cable hanger keeps the headset loaded so it's pretty quick to move spacers around, and a more upright ride might be nice for commuting.
Steven Vance said:
Another selling point: it has a long stem so the handlebar height can be raised.
Dan, my wife is interested, can we come look at it sometime soon? Tomorrow or Saturday?
Where are you/the bike? Tomorrow before noon might work.
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