FS: 58cm Saluki Butterscotch Complete Seattle

[Jamie Hascall]

It looks like it’s finally time to part with my trusty steed. I rode my Saluki for thousands of miles of commuting and touring while we lived in Santa Fe and I was quite active in this list during that time. After returning to Seattle in 2013, traffic and injuries kept me from riding much. A recent diagnosis confirms that future riding is not going to be happening so it’s time to find a new home for this one. It breaks my heart but this bike needs to be ridden.

 

The reputation of the Saluki is well deserved, It truly is the nicest and most comfortable bike I’ve ever ridden. My PBH is around 85-86 and I fit this 58cm frame well. I converted it from drop bars to upright bars and installed the Loup Loup Pass 38 tires about 7 1/2 years ago. It’s been sitting garaged for the past 7 years since a fall and serious shoulder injury.

 

I would really prefer to sell the bike locally and not have to ship it. If shipping is necessary, I’ll be happy to deliver it to a bike shop that can take it from there and the buyer will need to make the arrangements. The advantage for a local buyer is also that there are extra parts that will be included. I’m publishing it here as I’d rather sell it within the Riv community, but will post it elsewhere in a week if needed.

 

Here’s the build.

Toyo built Rivendell Saluki 2005-6: 

58cm frame. Butterscotch orange. Paint in excellent condition with minimal wear.

Shimano Ultegra Headset

Wheels: Rich Lesnik built-Shimano Deore LX hubs, 32 hole Velocity Synergy rims 650B

Tires: Compass Loup Loup Pass, installed 7 1/2 years ago but unridden.

Hammered Honjo fenders

Shimano LX Rear derailleur, IRD front derailleur

Sugino XD2 triple, 175mm, 48-36-26, 

9 speed wide range rear cluster

Shimano PD M324 pedals platform/SPD

Paul Racer centerpull brakes

Nitto Stem

Soma Sparrow black handlebars, Shimano BL-R550 levers, cork grips

Original set of Nitto Noodle 48 bars and Shimano Tiagra levers included

Shimano indexed bar end shifters

Nitto 65 seat post

Brooks Team Pro Special saddle

Portland Design Works Payload rear rack

King water bottle holders

 

$2500

 

Please get in touch if I can answer any questions. More photos on request. Thanks. Jamie

[Matt Beecher]

I'm sorry for whatever is prompting the sale.  For anyone on the fence, the Saluki is by far the best Rivendell that I have owned.  I use it in a drop bar configuration and for longer distances.  It is just so dang comfortable.  

Best regards,

Matt in Oswego, IL

[Mike K.]

What a beautiful bike. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the Saluki.

- Mike in Des Plaines, IL

[Jamie Hascall]

The bike has sold. Thanks all for looking.