craig austin

I've been using this bike as a commuter since building it up this spring,
but it's one size too big for me and it's a shame to relegate such a sweet
frame to that duty so I thought I'd try to get it into the hands of someone
with slightly longer legs.

57 cm top tube Rhygin Metax stainless steel cyclocross frame, very rare.
Henry James dropouts. Great shape, nearly new. I bought it new and unbuilt
late last year and built it up as a training and commuter bike. Bike rides
wonderfully smoothly and is perfect for Portland's occasional sprinkles.
Built up with:

57X57 frame with rear fender eyelets, canti brake only, triple top tube
cable routing
Chris King headset (1" threadless)
Surly fork with lowrider rack threads and fender eyelets
Ultegra 9 speed STI shifters (work great, cosmetically pretty good but
missing the top cap on the left)
New Shimano CX70 front derailleur
Older XTR rear derailleur - scuffed but works
XT 12-32 cassette
Race Face Turbine LP forged ROAD cranks, 130 BCD, 39/53, Race Face
Taperlock BB
TRP v-style 'cross brakes, awesome stopping power
Wheels -- negotiable. For the asking price you get a very sturdy set of
Shimano hubs on Matrix rims. Great for commuting, touring, strong enough
for Clydes or 'cross racing and a new pair of Specialized Captain tires.
Ksyrium SLs available for more money.

Asking $800 for the complete bike. Photos available if you're interested,
or I can bring it to Het Meer this weekend.

Craig