If the Mona Lisa had 2 wheels and could fit a 35, it'd be this 1980 Richard Sachs. This is one of those grail bikes that I have always dreamed of working on and getting the chance to ride. They rarely come up for sale, especially such an early model. The craftsmanship is as you'd expect...perfect. There are no interruptions in the lines. Everything flows perfectly together. If you close your eyes and run your fingers across the frame, you can feel how every millimeter was intentional. It's hard to explain how this bike has made me feel in the short time owning it. Who knows if I'll ever see one again!! Which makes this blip in time with it that much more special.
It's in great condition, but shows sign of use. The frame only has a few small paint chips. No bends or cracks. It has a very small (about half the size of a dime), dent on the downtube by the bottle bosses. New tires, cloth bar tape, brake hoods, cables, and chain have been installed. It's currently running a 35 Gravel King with room to spare. It's running a Nuovo triple crankset with an upgraded and fully refurbished Rally rear derailleur. You can ride this thing up a tree thanks to the gearing! Unfortunately, the frame pump no longer works but looks great with the matching paint (thanks to Joe Bell). The wheels are laced DX hubs which I know some are shaking their heads at but it's what I had to make it work! When I got the bike, the rear derailleur hanger threads had some damage but I chased them and now they look great. This is a rider and in no way meant to hang on a wall.
Measurements:
Seat tube (ctt) - 59cm
Seat tube (ctc) - 58cm
Top tube (ctc) - 56.5cm
Standover - 84cm
Complete bikes are shipped for free anywhere in the US besides Alaska and Hawaii. Bikes are shipped within 2 business days and are always fully insured. For orders above $500, a signature will be required upon delivery. Please double check the sizing, as returns are not accepted if it doesn’t fit. Please remember this is a used, vintage bike. All sales are final. Always feel free to contact me with questions! <3
