Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Walt's Wonderful Wheels

My friend Walt has had some knee and back issues which will unfortunately limit his physical activity. He has decided to sell off his extensive collection. Stay tuned as I list more of his items.


2003  MERLIN  Magia  52s (54.5cm effective)      $3500

The superlight titanium frameset includes a Reynolds carbon fork and was built up with a Campagnolo Chorus carbon groupset and a set of Mavic CXP33 wheels. The frame features some wonderful engravings on the headtube and on the bottom bracket lug. See more photos here.

Campagnolo Chorus carbon 11-speed groupset, including: CRANKSET (170mm, 53/39t), BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS- Avid SD 2.0; DERAILLEURS (front/rear) and BRAKES; HEADSET- Cane Creek IS; HANDLEBAR- 3T Ergo; STEM- ITM (120mm); SEATPOST- Campagnolo; SADDLE- Selle Italia Flite TT; WHEELSET- Mavic CXP33 with Bontrager Race Lite tires


Late-1990s  TORELLI  Nemo  52cm      $1900

This Columbus steel tube frameset was assembled for the company by esteemed builder Antonio Mondonico. In fact, Walt met him at a tradeshow years ago and had Mondonico sign the top tube! The bike has been built up with Campagnolo Athena 8-speed components and a set of Torelli Master wheels. View more photos of the bike here.

Campagnolo Athena 8-speed group, including: CRANKSET, BRAKE/SHIFT LEVERS, DERAILLEURS BRAKES and HEADSET; HANDLEBAR- Cinelli; STEM- Cinelli 1A; SEATPOST- Campagnolo Aero; SADDLE- Selle Italia Flite TT; WHEELSET- Torelli Master with Michelin Race Lite tires


1997  VOODOO  Wanga MTB  44cm/17in (fits someone 5'7"-5'8")      $500

The Voodoo Wanga frame was custom made with Tange Prestige steel tubing, and the bike is fitted with high-end parts. See more photos of the bike here.

CRANKSET (170mm, 42/32/22t); SHIFT LEVERS- SRAM Gripshift; BRAKE LEVERS- Avid SD 2.0; DERAILLEURS (front/rear) Shimano Deore XT; BRAKES- Onza; HEADSET- Dia-Compe Aheadset; HANDLEBAR- Bontrager Titec; STEM- System 2 (135mm); SEATPOST- Bontrager Titec; SADDLE- WTB SST; WHEELSET- Mavic 220 rims, Shimano XTR hubs and 8-speed cassette with like-new Ritchey Z Max 2.1 tires


1985  PINARELLO  Montello SLX frameset  52 cm      $725

This Columbus steel frameset shows the usual signs of age/usage, but it's still in wonderful condition! The alignment has been checked and certified by frame guru Harry Havnoonian at Cycle Sport in Media, PA. Some replacement decals would make this frame look super - I can hook you up! The factory paint replicates the design on the bike ridden by American Alexi Grewal to victory at the 1984 Olympics. Click here for a couple more pics.




1982  MERCKX  Professional frameset  51 cm      $850

Imported from the Netherlands, the frame has been professionally restored and looks like new! The company founded by history's most dominant pro cyclist has assembled this frame with Columbus SL/SP steel tubing. See more photos here.







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