Waterford Touring Frame/Fork

[funky-funky-chicken]

It's time for me to get a different touring bike. So, I'd like to unload a custom Waterford Model 1900 Adventure Cycle Touring frame. You can read all about the model here: http://www.waterfordbikes.com/site/designs/t.php

Details on this particular frame/fork:
Originally ordered 2/17/200, shipped 5/2/200, Serial Number D00031
I've used this bicycle for loaded touring down to Iowa for RAGBRAI every summer.
One of the last Waterfords built with the legendary Reynolds 753
Reynolds 531 extra-long 460mm chainstays
Henry James stainless lugs (painted)
1" Threaded fork

Full braze on's:

Rear drop outs has two eyelets for rack and fenders
Threaded under "Brake Bridge" and brace near bottom bracket for fender mounts.
Cantilever brakes for clearance.
Fork has custom mount for low-riders, two eyelets on fork tip.
Right drive chainstay has custom braze on done by Bob Brown as a spoke-holder and chainstay protector.
Down tube cable stops
Pump Peg behind seat tube.
4 bottle mounts: seat tube, top of down tube, bottom of down tube, and a fourth under the top tube. Intended to be used to hold bottle battery and still have 3 bottles of waterNow the bad stuff: No bad stuff anymore.:)

Sizing: This particular frame is a 58cm. I wish that I had bought a 60 way-back when. It wasn't until I received my Rivendell All-Rounder a year ago that I really realized how much more comfortable I can be on a bike. Though the Waterford makes an excellent touring frame (this thing is rock solid when loaded up and on the road), the I've been touring with the Rivendell the last two summers. My Rivendell is not as good of a touring frame, so now I'm planning on having a new frame made.

If you are considering a touring frame and plan on actually touring, I'd encourage you to pretty much get the biggest bike you can stand over, probably a size larger than what you think you normally ride. I'm 5' 11" with average build and my Waterford is just too small to fit me comfortably.

If anyone has questions for comments, please feel free to post, private message, or email: reflector dot collector at gmail dot com

[funky-funky-chicken]

Here's an update if anyone is interested. I couldn't stand the ugliness of the color. There was also some rub on the drive-side chainstay that I wanted to have repaired. So, just got it back from Waterford. Had both chainstays replaced (so they match) and in the process had new dropouts installed as well.

Repainted in a stunning candy apple red by Waterford. Simply stunning. Photos can be seen here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/reflector.collector/Waterford

Repaint and repair cost me almost $600. Sale now includes installed Black Chris King 2-Nut headset. With new paint and headset, revised price is $1400.

[Wolfchimp]

That's a beautiful frame. I wish I had $1400 laying around. Good luck with the sale. It will make someone very happy.

[funky-funky-chicken]

Thanks Porter.

I'd be willing to work with anyone local on putting together a full bike too if needed. The bike is listed elsewhere and includes shipping to the continental US for the $1400. I'll knock off $50 for current MORC members.

[funky-funky-chicken]

SOLD

Gone daddy gone... to a good home. Excited to see what happens with it when it is built up!