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Sears Free Spirit,Reynolds 531 touring frame, Blackburn racks, Campagnolo brakes

$ 475.19

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Gold
  • Features: Custom-built
  • Configuration: Full Bicycle
  • Condition: Very well used. A strong, silent roller.
  • Brake Type: Caliper - Side Pull
  • Restocking Fee: 20%
  • Suspension Type: No Suspension
  • Frame Size: 22.5"
  • Handlebar Type: Drop Bar
  • Number of Gears: 18
  • Bike Type: Road Bike - Touring
  • Brand: FreeSpirit
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Wheel Size: 27"
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Gender: Men
  • Material: Steel
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    Description

    Rode this one for 20 miles after not riding it for decades.  The 54/44/34 Mighty Tour Triple brings back why the 13, 14, 15, 20, 23, 26 Winner freewheel had to be constructed.  The 18 non-redundant ratios give you 5% (more or less) one shift away for many shifts.   It was just the thing on those long Kansas (ride west to east), Iowa (same, with some hills), Wyoming, Alabama, etc. roads.
    Thanks go out to a careful eBayer who informed me that this is a Sears Free Spirit Ted Williams model made by Puch in Austria.
    The frame is full Reynolds 531 tubing - frame and fork, though the stickers were gone in 1981 when I got the frame.  It is still as ugly as when it was traded in.  The 42 3/4" wheelbase makes for comfortable rides day after day, particularly so when loaded down with the tent, sleeping bag, and foam rollup.   The top tube effective length is 23 1/4" center to center.
    The frame is in great physical (not cosmetic!) condition.  It has a kickstand bracket!
    Campagnolo front and rear dropouts.
    Flat crown.
    The bottom bracket is English (1.370 x 24 tpi) threading.
    The headset is a Tange Levin.
    The Mighty Tour has 54/44/34 chainrings.  The170mm arm crankset works great.  The bottom bracket is a Campagnolo Record Triple.
    The derailleurs are Shimano Crane GS rear, SunTour Cyclone clamp on front, and SunTour clampon shifters.  There is a rare bolt on Campagnolo cable guide.  They work as they should.
    The wheels are Campagnolo Tipo Large flange 36 hole hubs with Campagnolo skewers.   They are English threaded (1.370 x 24) for the Winner freewheel and were built up with alloy 27" Super Champion Competition rims (presta valves) using SS spokes in a 3X pattern.  The tires hold pressure.
    Time Sport pedals.
    DiaCompe top tube brake cable clips hold the brake cable down.  The sidepull brakes are Compagnolo Nuovo Record.  One rubber ring is missing.
    The AFA bolton pump clip is included.  The Zefal pump is NOT included.
    The Weyless seatpost has a Avocet Touring I seat installed.  The seatpost bolt is Sugino.
    The handlebar is a Nitto Universade and stem is a Cinelli 8cm.  The brake handles are drilled Universal with decent hoods.
    The fenders are Blumels.  The front has the bottom broken off.
    Yes, that's a generator for the lights.  The front light is broken off.  Vibration on dirt roads will do that.
    Shipping is included for the lower 48.
    At the new, lower price, it is sold "AS IS".
    Shipping to Hawai'i and Alaska will be greater than the fixed shipping cost.  Please inquire as to the actual cost.