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Rivendell Bicycle Works Quickbeam TIME CAPSULE— 56 cm Panasonic-Built - $2,700 (Safford)
bicycle type:
road
frame size:
56cm
wheel size:
700C
bicycle frame material:
steel
suspension:
none (rigid)
brake type:
cantilever
electric assist:
none
condition:
excellent
make / manufacturer:
Rivendell Bicycle Works
model name / number:
Quickbeam
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This is an early Japanese-built Quickbeam, that was purchased new from Rivendell Bicycle Works, with a carefully selected collection of high-quality Rivendell-era components.
The bicycle is in excellent original condition. Purchased new from Rivendell in 2005–06, this Quickbeam has had only one owner and was ridden for approximately 1½ years before being placed in storage in 2007 while I was living outside the country. It has remained stored in an insulated garage ever since and has not been ridden since. The paint, chrome and components have been exceptionally well preserved. A genuine time capsule.
The original tires and tubes should be replaced because of their age before regular riding. There is one small scratch on the chainstay where the drivetrain comes close to the stay, a tiny dent and scratch on the bottom side of the down tube, along with a few small paint chips on the rear dropouts from manually changing the gear. These are minor cosmetic marks and are shown in the photographs. Otherwise, this bicycle presents exceptionally well for its age.
Components and equipment
* Rivendell Bicycle Works Quickbeam, 56 cm
* Burnt orange
* Panasonic-built, circa 2005–06
* Original Quickbeam drivetrain
* Sugino crankset
* MKS Touring pedals, silver
* Brooks B67 saddle
* Nitto 65 seatpost
* Nitto Albatross handlebars
* Nitto stem
* Paul brake levers
* Paul cantilever brakes
* SON K179 dynamo hub, functioning
* Front dynamo wheel hand-built by Peter White
* Mavic Open Sport front rim
* Mavic MA3 rear rim
* Two halogen dynamo headlights
* Standlicht Toplight Plus rear light connected to the SON
* Nitto front rack
* Nitto rear rack
* Two original Rivendell tweed bags, fitted to the racks
* Two Nitto stainless-steel bottle cages
* Plastic SKS fenders
* Tweed/wool mud flaps
* Zéfal HP X 4 frame pump
* Brass bell
* Cork grips
* Panaracer Paselas tires (should probably be changed before serious riding)
The SON dynamo and lighting system are working.
The two tweed bags are original Rivendell bags. The leather tags have been carefully removed, and the front bag has a little bit of rust discoloration from the inside rivets (see photo). The bags are included with the bicycle.
This is a particularly nice example for someone looking for an early Panasonic-built Quickbeam with an extensive, period-appropriate Rivendell/Nitto/Paul/Brooks build.
It has been preserved essentially as it was after its period of use, rather than being subsequently modified or modernized. The bicycle is being sold as a complete package with the racks, original Rivendell tweed bags, dynamo lighting, fenders, pump, bottle cages and other equipment shown.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and cosmetic details.
Location: Safford