1988/89(?) steel road bike with modern refinements.
Frame:
Tange Infinity 58cm
Fork/Headset:
1020 Hi ten
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
FSA Vero 50-34T with Vela Orange sealed cartridge BB
Pedals:
Shimano A530 SPD
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
2x8/ 11-30T, KMZ Chain UPDATED: 9 speed conversion, Microshift R9 RD, FD.
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Sora RD / Shimano Claris FD and Claris 8 speed STI Dual Control Shifters UPDATED: 9 speed conversion, Microshift R9 RD, FD, and shifters.
Saddle/Seatpost:
Brooks Cambium C17/ Uno 27.2mm
Brakes:
Tektro R539
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Kyserium
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Kyserium
More Info:
Updated to 9 speed drivetrain; Microshift R9 group & Tektro 539 Calipers.Swapped saddle for Brooks C17 Cambium
Bike History
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Added by Mike_B. Last updated almost 10 years ago.
6 Comments
How are the shifters? I've wondered how the microshift stuff performed.
Posted over 10 years ago
I really like them for both reliability and value. These are my second set. I would place them in the Sora/ Tiagra class, though Shimano's finish is a little nicer. No shift indicators, but that is not a big deal for me. Shifting is exact and not as subtle as the aforementioned but that is not a bad thing. The dual button set up is intuitive and prefer them to the Shimano set up. Mike
Posted over 10 years ago
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chapel says:
Nice bike. Pretty sure it's an 89.
Posted over 10 years ago
Mike_B says:
Thanks. Appreciate the input. One source says the DLX ceased production in 1986, but that doesn't jive with the branding graphics. 89 would match the graphics of the other models. Mike
Posted over 10 years ago
chapel says:
I've got an 87.
Posted over 10 years ago
Mike_B says:
That is a sweet ride, love the color scheme & dig the Retroshifters. I agonized over installing them on my bike but really wanted an indexed FD, so went with the MS R9. I originally built this as a 'buddy bike' but have more miles on the DLX than any other bike this year.
Posted over 10 years ago