FS: 54cm Custom Grand Bois Randonneur

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phil k

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Dec 9, 2025, 7:25:40 PM (3 days ago) Dec 9
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Hey everyone! Long one here as I’m trying to be as detailed as possible…


I’m selling my custom Grand Bois Randonneur 54cm. I was able to stop by Ikuo’s shop back in 2019 and build this custom bicycle. 


It’s got all internal wiring (lighting and brakes), rinko capabilities, and connector-less dynamo wiring for front and rear lights. It is almost brand new as seen by wear of tire and handlebar tape. 


There are a couple of small nicks in the paint that I tried to picture as best as possible (chainstay, downtube by shifters, and left fork leg). 


I also had a local bike shop service the dynamo wiring to ensure all wire connections were good and maintained.


Frame - Pistachio Green 

  • 54cm fillet brazed with chrome plated fork, seat stay, and chainstays. 

  • Fork has Schmidt dynamo connector-less drop out, with internal frame wiring for brakes and lights 

  • Rinko headset

  • Brazed for centerpull brakes


Accessories:

  • Grand Bois Custom rack for centerpull brakes, fillet brazed steel rack, chrome plated

  • Gilles Bertroud bag - detachable shoulder belt with decaleur bag mount

  • Nitto stainless steel bottle cages


Wheels 

  • 32h Son front dynamo connector-less hubs, 32h Grand bois rear hub, Grand Bois Papillon rims

  • Grand Bois Eculille ultralightweight tires ( 650bx38)


The rest:

  • Grand Bois hammered fenders with rear reflector light

  • SON Edelux 2 front light

  • Kimra LED tail light

  • Grand Bois Handlebars 40cm

  • Grand Bois stem w/ decaleur

  • Dia Compe brake levers

  • Grand Bois centerpull brakes

  • 44/30 sun xcd crankset with 170mm crank arms

  • Shimano cassette 13-26

  • Microshift derailleur

  • Shimano downtube shifters

  • Dia Compe Ene Seatpost

  • Tange bottom bracket

  • Grand Bois Rinko headset


Geometry:

  • See attached picture for geometry

  • Standover height is 78cm

  • Saddle height as shown is 67cm]



Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jhUyV9t7SMJTX5O0-IYP493t0GrLv38L?usp=drive_link


***Does not include saddle***



Asking $5000 plus shipping. I will be getting a bike shop to pack and ship it. 


I am in Richmond, VA if anyone wants to meet up locally (prefer this if possible).


Also open to trade for 50cm Atlantis (newest version) or 51cm Sam Hillborne (canti version) plus cash.


Happy to answer any general questions about the bike here that might be helpful for others to know, otherwise please feel free to email me.


Thanks for looking!


-Phil Kim


phil k

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Dec 9, 2025, 8:12:57 PM (3 days ago) Dec 9
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Thanks Mark for some great feedback to my post.

Please see Flickr for better picture viewing experience: https://www.flickr.com/photos/128095434@N02/albums/72177720330845089.

I've also attached the geometry here. 
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Ryan Fleming

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Dec 10, 2025, 6:49:30 AM (2 days ago) Dec 10
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that is a beauty...i know it's not included but you don't see many of those old Ideale saddles around anymore...although Ideale is still around...https://sellesideale.fr/en/produit/90-chrome-steel/?attribute_pa_couleur=natural 
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