First of all, thank you in advance for any suggestions on valuation.
This was built for me by David DiFalco, a protege of Bruce Gordon in Petaluma, CA
It was based on late 60's/early 70's French Constructeur style
I am forced to sell due to a disability. It is very nearly brand-new.
Frame Construction: Lugged/silver
Frame Tubing Material: Columbus SL Cromoly double-butted (vintage)
Fork Brand and Material: DiFalco custom (Columbus blades/Campy dropouts)
Brakeset: Paul Component Engineering Neo-Retro brakes, Dia Compe Aero Gran Compe levers
Shift Levers: SunTour friction bar end
Front and Rear Derailleurs: Shimano Deore XTR (1994 vintage)
Crankset: Velo Orange Grand Cru 110 Fluted Triple (24x34x48t)
Pedals: White Industries Urban Platform with Bruce Gordon toe clips
Bottom Bracket: Velo Orange Grand Cru
Rear Cogs: Shimano Deore XT 8-speed, 11-32 teeth
Chain: Shimano Deore XT
Seatpost: SR LaPrade Fluted
Saddle: Brooks Swift Titanium
Handlebar: Velo Orange Grand Cru (copy of Nitto of Tokyo) with elk hide custom grips
Headset: Velo Orange with SunTour cable hanger
Hubs: White Industries titanium axle
Rims: Velo Orange RAID, 700c
Tires: Panaracer Pasela White 700x28c
Spoke Brand: Wheelsmith stainless steel double-butted
Spoke Nipples: Alloy nipples
Fenders: Velo Orange Zeppelin 52mm
Water Bottle Cages: King Cage Titanium
One other thing I should point out is that it has a custom paint job (look closer at the head tube and down tube--those aren't decals!) This is the most gorgeous bike I have ever owned and it kills me to have to sell it!
