FS Rivendell Bleriot, 55

[Matthew Danning]

Hi, I bought the frame and fork new, and put it together using NOS, new (at the time) and vintage parts.  As my commuter, I made it a "sensible" build--good quality parts, but no esoterica or fancy stuff that would attract thieves or other rapscallions.

I don't commute anymore, and I've started building up more vintage bikes, so it's time for the Bleriot to go to a new owner.

Aesthetics:

Very good overall, with some small scratches/schips consistent with a daily that was taken care of.  Most chips have been touched up with nail polish, but there may be a few that I missed.

As I referenced in an earlier post, there is a small to medium divot in the chain stay caused by a chain suck incident early in its life.  Hidden behind the small chainring, so difficult to photograph.

Mechanics:

Everything works as it should, wheels true, hubs and BB smooth, brakes well, shifts great, etc.

Parts:

Nitto swept back bars--not sure of the model, but more aggressive than an albatross

SR tall stem

Shimano 8 speed bar end shifters

Shimano Sora rear derailleur

Suntour ARX front derailleur

Tange Levin headset

Nice Sugino fluted seatpost

Sakae CR crankset with barely used Shimano 34/46 chainrings, 110 BCD

Sugino chainring bolts

Shimano XT hubs

Velocity Synergy rims--asymmetrical at the rear

DT Spokes

SRAM 13-28 cassette

Tektro brake levers

Tektro long reach side-pull brakes--Ill throw in a set of 

Older Riv/Panaracer tires--still have some life in them

Saddle and pedals not included

See pictures and geometry table at:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xe9Br1i3PdSpgaTw5

Aking $1600

Prefer a local buyer.

Matt in Oakland, CA

Please contact me off list if interested.  Thank you.

[Matthew Danning]

Nary a peep from the cognoscenti.  If you're interested but put off by the asking price, reach out and we'll work something out.  Thanks.