Re: FS - Bianchi San Jose 44cm CX Bike

adam holt

2013-09-17

***Update***

If anyone's interested, but a complete bike is what you're after, let me know.
I checked the parts bin and I've got some tires, cassette, chain, a decently light wheelset etc. to get you going.
If a flat bar setup is your thing, I could put together a complete, ready to ride 1X9 CX bike for you.
If you prefer drops - I've got everything minus the shift/brake levers to set up a 1X9 or a 1X10 - Your choice.
Either way, you'd have a great setup for a shorter or younger rider, just in time for the CX season!

Thanks!


***(Original Message)***

Putting out a feeler here to see if there's any interest. This is a great bike for someone of smaller stature, or for a junior starting out. The current rider is 5'3" and uses a 10 cm stem.

We've got a Bianchi San Jose (2007) nearly complete, with some cool upgrades, and lots of options. Here's the rundown.

The stock parts...
-Bianchi San Jose frame (44cm), steel fork, stem/bars/seatpost.
-Cane Creek SCX-5 canitlever brake calipers.

The upgrades and additions...
-Black Chris King headset.
-Shimano Dura Ace 9 sp crankset with Ultegra BB. Scratched up (they've been through several CX seasons), but very solid and funtional. Comes with 39-53 rings - they've pirmarily been used for a 39T 1X9 setup).
-WTB saddle of some sort.
-This bike was originally sold as a Single Speed. My lovely wife decided that gears were more sane for CX, so I added these cool chain tensioners with an integrated derailleur hanger, so it's super easy to run (rear) gears.

A few other options...
-I've got a carbon Bontrager fork (w/ an aluminum steerer tube) from a Lemond Poprad that I'd throw in the deal, for the right price, to lighten things up.
-If you're more comfortable on a flat bar MTB style setup, I think I could scrounge up a SRAM X-7 rear shifter and X-9 rear derailleur to help out - but I don't have a bar, so that's on you.

If any of this at all catches your attention, send me a note, make an offer, and let's talk. I'm in Bend, but can possibly deliver to other parts of OR/WA - or can ship on your dime.

Thanks for looking!
Adam