For sale is this carefully updated / rehabbed Novara Randonee. I believe the bike is a 1997 model year, but it is now built up with a mix of newer and period components. I have been riding it for the past year but found it’s a bit too large for me.
This bike would be a great companion for long rides on road and light gravel, multi-day touring, or could serve you as an excellent commuter around town. The fenders will keep you dry and clean in either case, and the classic looks will make your friends jealous.
Here is the spec list:
Frame: 23" (59cm) Novara Randonee, steel construction, lots of mounts for front/rear racks, etc. Brand new powder coating done by Blue Flame in Englewood
Headset: Brand new Ritchey sealed-bearing unit
Wheels: brand new handbuilt 700c 32-spoke silver CR18 rims laced to NOS Ultegra 6600 hubs
Tires: brand new Panaracer Gravelking Slick 700x32c
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 6600 SL (lightweight) triple
Bottom Bracket: brand new Shimano sealed-bearing unit (BB-RS501)
RD: Shimano Ultegra 6500 long cage rear mech
FD: Shimano 10s Triple front mech
Cassette: brand new 12-25 Shimano 9-speed unit + brand new 9s chain
Handlebar: Salsa Cycles Cowbell 42cm
Stem: Salsa Cycles Guide stem, 100mm
Brake levers: brand new TRP RRL silver alloy "aero" style lever
Shifters: Shimano RX100 downtube friction shifters
Bar tape: brand new Profile Design black & blue tape - blue accent looks great in person!
Saddle: Bontrager
Seatpost: unlabelled alloy 27.0 dual adjustment post
Brand new Jagwire cables & housing
Brakes: original Shimano RSX-era cantilever brakes. Brand new pads
Fenders: Velo Orange 50mm x 700c snakeskin stamped fenders
Bottle cages: brand new King Cage Iris cage x2, plus 2x brand new King Cage water bottles
Frame pump: Blackburn
Pedals: Shimano SPD "aero" / mini style
I am located near Cherry Creek Mall in Denver, but I can deliver in the central Denver area.