Early, Rare And Stunning Vintage Titanium Lynskey Litespeed Road Racing Bicycle

EARLY, RARE AND STUNNING VINTAGE LYNSKEY  TITANIUM LITESPEED ROAD RACING BICYCLE! I’m extremely pleased to offer this beautiful and visually striking vintage TITANIUM LYNSKEY LITESPEED lightweight road/race bike, dating from the late 1980s-early 1990s. Its gleaming polished titanium finish really contrasts with the bright apple-green decals, bar tape, and even the green-stripe Vittoria tires. The frame has two bottle-cage mounts; serial number is #2929. Size is about 54cm (I’m 5’8” and it fits me perfectly). Equipped with full Shimano Dura-Ace (2x7) mechanical groupset, downtube shifters, and Dura-Ace BL 7402 rim brakes – even the tiniest parts are marked Dura-Ace (see photos).  Includes new out-of-the-box vintage Selle Italia "Turbo" white saddle (original box included).  Cinelli 64-42 alloy bars, Campagnolo stem.  Mavic gray-anodized wheels laced to Phil hubs are wrapped with Vittoria Pro Team Kevlar 700c-23 tires.  True to its racing heritage it is featherweight, seemingly no heavier than my full carbon-fiber Specialized Tarmac. The bike is in pristine, immaculate condition, brimming with “eyeball” and “Wow! factor,” obviously having been treated like royalty (or wall art) its whole life. Litespeed evolved in the late ‘80s, when David Lynskey was injured while running competitively and his doctor recommended cycling as an alternative. Being that his family was in the tech metal fabrication business, David began hand-building his own frames using the exotic "new" metal titanium – and Litespeed was born. This is one of those early, hand-built titanium bikes. The Vittorias might even be original, are in good shape, hold air, look fabulous, and are perfect as-is for a wall hanger, but may need new tubes at least if the new owner elects to ride the bike more than around the block. Always kept on a rack, not on its tires. Newer components include the green Fizik bar tape, and repro flat pedals with toe-clips. Just this one. I’ve never seen another like it, have you? A work of art, a unique collector’s treasure, and a rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of bicycle history. Ready to ride right out of the box. Will be properly packaged, boxed and shipped via UPS. $2,695.00 + $149.99 shipping.