Is my new bike (just won in an auction, can't wait to get it) vintage? classic? Neither?
Regardless, I'm excited about it.
I asked earlier about the tubing used and mudboy informed me it might be Tange OS Prestige??
(If anyone else has any insight, I'm happy to get any information I can on the bike)
Anyways, here's a pic.
Any suggestions regarding saddle, bar tape, recommended pedals, etc, are greatly appreciated.



Info from the seller:
58cm Specialized Pro Road Bike
8 Speed Ultegra STi Component Group
Shimano600 shown on derailleurs, cranks, hubs, and brakes
Steel frame with Aluminum Fork
Mavic Open 4CD Wheels
Specialized Tires are older but have plenty of tread remaining
Avocet Turbo Saddle
Specialized "Scott" style drop bars. The tape was cut back from the ends to mount lights.

Nice bike!

Should be a real nice rider. Though, if that's an aluminum fork, you might want to consider replacing it with a steel one. Steel might be more comfortable, and safer in the long run.

Enjoy!

^Thanks. I've thought about the fork.
How do I go about looking for a steel fork?
I mean size-wise and everything.
I'm relatively new to cycling and don't know the complete in and outs when it comes to things of this nature.

Someone more knowledgeable than myself can help you determine the needed length of the steerer tube, and what replacement fork might have the same rake. For starters, you could do some searches for "fork length" and "fork rake" to give you some background info.

If you ride on relatively smooth roads, it may not be a problem anyway.

I vote for yellow bar tape and cables.

Saddle comfort is incredibly subjective, but I won't ride anything other than a Brooks Pro or a B17N.

Pedals are also a judgement call. Don't be scared of clipless pedals. I ride clipless on my "go-fast" bike and clips on the others. In either event, get some proper bike shoes (touring). They're much more efficient and comfortable than street shoes.

Have fun!

I'd replace the AL fork and assuming you'll re-use the existing headset and stem you want a 1'' threaded chrom-moly steel (or carbon-fibre if you want to go that way) fork with a steering column exactly the same length as this AL fork has...take it out and measure from base of fork crown to top. If you get one just a little longer you can use HS spacers to fill the gap.
There are some cheap Chinese chrome-plated forks that look pretty good but are heavy and have way too much threading on the columns, which weakens the steerer, but they only cost $40. I'd get something better for this bike, but be prepared to search a bit cause there's more demand than supply...1" threaded carbon-fibre forks are a little easier to find, but rather rare, too...easiest thing to find is a 1" unthreaded replacement CF fork, but then you'll need a new Aheadset and stem.
Hey, nice bike!

Anyone have Deda bar tape in the Intense Ochre color?


If so, is it pretty accurate in color to this photo or would the Deda Yellow Fly be a better match for the yellow decals on this bike?

yellow fly below

Not sure of the tubing, it was designed and drawn to Specialized's own specs. It is oversized, shaped a bit, and the walls thinned down some, but not sure if it's any kind of premium steel alloy other than generic 4130 cro-mo.

as far as I know, Tange Prestige is nothing more than Tange's version of generic cro-moly, the 'Prestige' means it's just been heat-treated for extra strength.