These under-rated frames (the Series 7 and Series 5) were made in Japan, but had wicked paint schemes and rode as well as many of the Waterford models.
Frame:
56cm Tange OS (oversize) tubing, for 650c wheel.
Fork/Headset:
Tange Prestige tubing, for 650c wheel.
Shimano 6500 headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Truvativ crankset
External cup BB
Pedals:
Shimano PD6401 Ultegra pedals by Look
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
12-26 9-sp SRAM cassette
56/42 chain rings
9-sp SRAM chain
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 105 FD, 1st version 5500
Shimano 105 RD, 1st version 5500
Shimano 105 9sp STI, 1st version 5500
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia GX Flow
Kelsof Aero 27.2 post
Brakes:
Shimano 105, 1st version 5500 calipers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open 4 CD rim 650c
Dura Ace 2400 hub
Continental Supersonic 650c tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open 4 CD rim 650c
Dura Ace 2400 hub
Continental Supersonic 650c tire
Accessories:
Elite Ciussi cage
More Info:
Note: the bike came OEM with Shimano 6400 "tricolor" 8-sp STI's, a 56/42 crankset to "equalize" the wheel size with more traditional 53/39 setups and 700c wheels.
It was easy to stay fast on it, but hard to get up to speed.
Added by RobbieTunes. Last updated over 10 years ago.
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