For Sale: Heron Road 56.5cm $950

[David Hallerman]

Hi,

This first-generation Heron Road was designed by Grant Petersen in the late 1990s, built by Waterford Precision Cycles, and sold by Rivendell Bicycle Works. This all-steel, lugged Reynolds 531 tubing bike is in impeccable condition as are all the parts, since I put only 280 dry-weather miles on the odometer since its recent build with new parts.

For now, though, what do I love best about this bike? Takes wider tires than many road bikes, and it's balanced, elegant, and much fun to ride. Parts highlights include Velocity wheels bought from Rivendell and the ever-lovely Sugino Alpina silver cranks.

At $950, I believe this is a really good deal. Note the price does not include the saddle, pedals, and accessories. Detailed geometry and parts info below. Please read the NOTES below, too. Note as well that I cannot ship the bike right now, so the price is for pickup here in northern Westchester or I'll deliver your purchase within a 25-mile (or so) distance from my home.

One photo attached, and more here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Cs6TrE84nN98Rem9

All questions quickly answered.

Dave
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Hudson Valley NY

GEOMETRY
Seat tube (c-c) = 56.0 cm
Top tube = 56.5 cm
Head tube = 143 mm
Chainstay = 42.5 mm
Standover height = 81.0 cm
Head tube angle = 73.5°
Seat tube angle = 72.5°

PARTS (saddle, pedals, accessories not included)
Headset = Chris King 2-Nut, 1-inch threaded
Stem = Nitto UI-2, 110mm/90°
Cranks = Sugino Alpina, 170mm
Chainrings = Sugino 48/34
Cassette = Shimano Deore XT (750), 9-speed, 12x34
Front Derailleur = Shimano Dura-Ace (7410)
Rear Derailleur = Shimano Deore XT (750), 9-speed
Shifters = Campagnolo Centaur, 10-speed, grey
Brakes = Shimano Ultegra SL, grey
Seatpost = Suntour XC Pro, 27.2mm
Wheels = Velocity Silver hubs/Velocity Synergy rims
Tires = Vittoria Rubino Pro Tech, 700x28

NOTES
The bike combines Campy Ergo shifters with a Shimano mountain rear cassette and a compact crankset. The Campy-Shimano merger is powered by a Shiftmate, a device I've found wonderfully reliable across dozens of bikes, with indexing as accurate and smooth as single-group setups.

[Frank Brose]

This is beyond a really good deal. These are fantastic bikes. I had one. Selling it was one of many stupid bicycle deals I've made. I'd suggest anybody not familiar with Heron do a little homework. You'd be hard pressed to find one in this condition as well. If I was in the market I'd pay that for the frame alone and consider the parts a bonus. There's a reason you don't see these for sale very often.

[Joe Bernard]

This is one I shouldn't have sold, too. It's light and smooth and fun and that price is crazy and someone should buy it right now!

[David Hallerman]

Hey Frank, Hey Joe, thanks for your posts.

If I were 10 years younger or had 10 fewer bikes, this Heron wouldn't be for sale. But I'm crazy, since I'm both thinning my herd and adding to my herd at the same time.

Bicycles create a form of comfortable insanity in me, something 2020 really really needs.

Dave
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Hudson Valley NY

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[Matt P.]

What a beautiful bike!  Seems to be in excellent condition too, you have maintained it very well. I wish it was on the West Coast, I'd be tempted to snap it up.  But I understand not wanting to deal with shipping these days.  In another posting, I am trying to sell my Brompton folding bike, and I feel the same way, I'd rather not deal with shipping.

[spencer robinson]

Sent you an email Dave, at least I think I did, heckofa time trying to send a pm here. 

[David Hallerman]

SOLD to SR - and thanks for all your fascinating comments! - Dave in the Hudson Valley