Steel is Real - roadie droolage

Trekchick · Jul 31, 2009

I was on the hunt for a good used road bike to whet my interest and put something under me for those occasions when my roadie friend invites me for a ride, and when I'm giving my Mt bikes a rest....
During my hunt, I stumbled upon a Vintage Schwinn Vasity that is EXACTLY like the one I had in high school....with my heart fluttering in anticipation of bringing it home, I called on it but alas, it was not meant to be mine as it was loooong gone.

But this had my interest piqued to look at some vintage bikes, which is when I stumbled upon this Lemond Zed bike........
droooooooooooollll!

Seen here in its day...

SIS shifters

This was built a year ago by a guy who found the frame NOS, and used parts from a vintage Cannondale, (as well as some newer stuff)
The frame has a total of 27 miles on it.

Smooooooth.......ooooohhhh sooooooo smoooooth!
Steel is Real!
If anyone is interested, I can post more details and more pics.

severine · Jul 31, 2009

You're such a gear whore!

wa-loaf · Aug 1, 2009

Is there anywhere you haven't posted it? ;-)

Are you going to buy it?

GrilledSteezeSandwich · Aug 1, 2009

me likey

Trekchick · Aug 1, 2009

I've only posted here and on Epic, other than the pic I uploaded on Facebook.
I did buy it!

It is a sweeeet ride!

wa-loaf · Aug 1, 2009

Trekchick said:
I've only posted here and on Epic, other than the pic I uploaded on Facebook.
I did buy it!
It is a sweeeet ride!

That's pretty much the everywhere I had in mind.

Nice, now we need some action pics.

Trekchick · Aug 1, 2009

Action......like cornering real fast or action like going over the handlebars?

bvibert · Aug 1, 2009

How about really fast action going OTB.

severine · Aug 1, 2009

bvibert said:
How about really fast action going OTB.

Ouch! Road burn!

Trekchick · Aug 1, 2009

Brian, that WOULD be a photo opportunity, eh?

However, I'm with Sev, Ouch!

MrTC commented on how my helmet clashes with the Zed......turns out he's right, but as I look for pics of the Lemond Zed in action, I don't find any with a biker wearing a helmet. Is it possible that helmets were not the norm "back then"?

abc · Aug 2, 2009

Trekchick said:
Is it possible that helmets were not the norm "back then"?

"Is it possible..."?

Is it possible we came from apes, albeit long time ago?

Is it possible we walked to school, not so long ago??

Is it possible we stepped on a ladder, and it didn't have "danger" stickers all over it???

Congrat on the score! It's a beauty.

Trekchick · Aug 3, 2009

Actually ABC, I posted that question a bit ...tongue in cheek, although helmets were not necessarily used by the masses back then I did find this one on Ebay, though I did not bid on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...406640&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_555wt_1167

Marc · Aug 3, 2009

That's h0t

VERY nice purchase. And yes, I want details... wheels? Drivetrain? Gearing? Looks like a standard double and an... 11-25? I'd recommend getting a good saddle, that will make the experience that much more enjoyable, especially on long rides.

Trekchick · Aug 3, 2009

Here is the story as told buy the builder on a bike forum.
I'll post more pics and detail when I get a minute or two today.

It was a Minty NOS frame that had never been built that I saw in a bike store in 99.I called the bike store and it turned out they knew who bought it and he contacted me.
He sold it to me for the 500 he paid for it after sitting 9 years in his basement.
Not the top of the line cromor SL or SLX but still double butted.

The parts came from a 1991 Cannondale.
I had sold the Cannondale in the mid 90s to a friend.
When I got this frame I called him up and inquired about repurchasing the bike for the parts.We agreed on 400 bucks.Seems a bit high till you see the parts.
I remember I had purchased some nice stuff but had forgotten a couple things.
The CDale came stock with a Shimano 600 series gruppo.
Which was in surprising good shape.It still has the original brake pads with lots of wear left.The Ultegra cranks are very light and easy on the eyes.
My friend was a leisure rider and this bike saw little use.
I had added a Dean seatpost and stem back in 92.
I had forgotten about the high end front wheel.
I vaguely have a memory of reading about it in Bicycle magazine back in 92.
The only hint I have is the sticker on the rim(it also has the original Velocity sticker on it too).It says:
Performance Wheels by
CLARK
Mission Bay Wheel Co.
619-462-4339

The hub has a sticker that says Velomax.
Which from what I've been able to find was an early Easton product.
The rear wheel is just a standard Ultegra hub laced to a matching Velocity Deep V rim.
The CDale deal also came with an extra 600 wheelset!
The stock set with crappy Campy Omicron rims.

The parts that didn't fit from the CDale were the headset,bottom bracket and front deraileur.
I replaced those with current Shimano STX stuff.
I gave the CDale frame to the LBS bike store wrench for labor charges.
Good kid and he could use it.

I also put on a new chain and cassette.

The tires are Gummaitalia Calypso.It came with 9 year old Grand Prixs.
But I have a pair of Targas(on sale at cbike)with tan sidewalls and the yellow
down the middle coming this week.
Also added a San Marco Rolls which is new to me.
I have always used Flites or skinny saddles.
A bit wide for my skinny rear end but it seems very comfy.
The new cables are Specialized and have a silver outer lining that
fits in nicely.

Trekchick · Aug 4, 2009

Marc said:
That's h0t

VERY nice purchase. And yes, I want details... wheels? Drivetrain? Gearing? Looks like a standard double and an... 11-25? I'd recommend getting a good saddle, that will make the experience that much more enjoyable, especially on long rides.

I wanted to check the gears because I didn't think I had an 11 on it, and I was correct.
12-28 rear
39-25 front
The crank is a Topline(yes, I've been warned of cracking possibilities on that)
Dean Stem and seatpost(which I may replace)

bvibert · Aug 6, 2009

Is it typical for road bikes to have holes in the bottom of the bottom bracket shell like that?

Looks like the bike is in really good shape, good find!

Trekchick · Aug 6, 2009

I'm new to road biking so I'm still learning. I'm not sure about the bottom bracket, which is why I'm hoping that folks like Marc may chime in.

KevinF · Aug 15, 2009

Trekchick said:
I'm new to road biking so I'm still learning. I'm not sure about the bottom bracket, which is why I'm hoping that folks like Marc may chime in.

The holes in the bottom bracket are there to give any water that gets inside the frame a way to get out. Water + steel = rust, which isn't something you want. :smile: The outside of the frame is treated against rust (aka, paint), but the inside usually isn't (although you can add rust-proofer to the inside, but you need to take all the "stuff" off the frame first).

Trekchick · Aug 15, 2009

Hey, Kevin, how you doin!? See you at Stowe this year?

marcski · Aug 15, 2009

You need to start riding that pretty thing....she's way too clean!!!!

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