Mike Appel was an original frame builder for the Trek bicycle factory. He later started Appel Racing Cycles where he built frames such as this one.
Frame:
Appel Special Custom. Columbus SL/SP tubing. SP was used on the downtube and chainstays and SL was used on the rest.
Fork/Headset:
Appel lugged fork, Campagnolo Record headset
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Record Pista crankset, Campagnolo Record Pista bottom bracket
Pedals:
Time ATAC Alium
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino 75 S-Cubic chainring, unknown cog, Izumi chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Cinelli Unicantor saddle, SR seatpost
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Shamal 16 Track, Vittoria Corsa Evo tire
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campagnolo Shamal 16 Track, Vittoria Corsa Evo tire
Added by Coomer. Last updated over 8 years ago.
7 Comments
Appels to Appels, the comparison game for parties everyone age 1 to 666
Posted over 8 years ago
pretty neat. skip the shamals for a pair of polished omega v maybe?
Posted over 8 years ago
Thanks! I actually think I'll be parting with this frame soon, as it's a bit long for me (weird 57cm top tube).
Posted over 8 years ago
hm. what's the c-c length of the seat tube? maybe i'm interested.
and thx for the nahbs pics btw! great stuff!
Posted over 8 years ago
Photos
Have_a_Cigar says:
bitchin' bike man.
Posted over 8 years ago