Witness the clean lines of the coaster brake, no unsightly cables or housing or levers and all without the hipster angst of a fixed gear. Even TK says “it’s clean”. Solid Cadillac-smooth Japanese steel. The cool compromise of a 50 x 18 gets you to the bar without breaking a sweat but doesn’t look too ninny to the casual observer. Pushing platform pedals in shoes or even sandals that match your outfit but not necessarily your Cascade Bike Club safety vest.
The frame comes in at 57cm but beware of the lofty stand-over height of this bike rolling on 27 inch rims and big big tires. After a few beers you may need to dismount gingerly. (Ask me about the 630mm bsd and how it compares to 29ers rolling 622bsds) The front wheel is an attractive one-of-kind steel rim radially laced to a Schwinn bmx hub. The Ritchey stem is a beautifully brazed steel classic holding out a beer-can shimmed riser bar with matching green glitter grips.
This bike has a lot of pilderwasser history built into it and it could tell you some stories but it has been occupying space collecting dust for the past couple years. I’m not really in a hurry to part with it but a new addition to the family here at HQ has brought some other more utilitarian bikes into focus.
You know where to find me. Come and get it and ride it home.
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