{"product_id":"1986-specialized-allez-se-jim-merz-road-bike-sm-med-52cm-shimano-600-6200-mint","title":"1986 Specialized Allez SE Jim Merz Road Bike: Sm\/med 52cm Shimano 600 6200, MINT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis vintage Allez was designed by Jim Merz, a renowned bicycle frame builder. It is a highly desirable and rare model, and would have cost a great deal of money when new. They are sought after for use as road bikes and randonneur bikes. The frame has some rather unique features. The chainstay bridge is a design I've never seen before and is quite cool. The rear derailleur cable housing stop is a blast from the past. This type of fine detail is rarely found on a Japanese bike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eA different (but very similar) special edition of this bike built by Yoshi Konno of 3Rensho was featured in the Hollywood movie American Flyers with Kevin Costner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe ride quality is superbe, equal or greater to bikes from the big Italian names like Colnago and Pinarello from the era. This bike is WAY too small for me at 6ft, but I even had fun on it on a longer than expected test ride. Very smooth with lively acceleration and response. Handling is very stable, along the lines of my Independent Fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe bike is COMPLETELY original except brand new tires and bar tape. The gearing is a double 6 speed (2x6) with a fairly large freewheel making it a great hill climber. It features indexed downtube shifters that shift flawlessly and effortlessly, and powerful 600 brakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFRAME SIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis small 50cm (c-c)\/ 52cm (c-t) road bike will fit someone roughly 5ft 1 to 5ft 7. 53cm top tube. The stem is very short, making this a great fit for a smaller woman. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAmazing mechanical and cosmetic condition. The bike was owned by a long time cycling journalist, and has been meticulously cared for. ALL components are tuned perfectly with lots of life left. Tires, chain, cables, and gears, and brake pads have minimal wear. Brand new Deda bar tape. Wheels are perfectly true with better than buttery smooth hubs. Rims have only minimal brake tract wear. Very nicely tensioned spokes. The frame is straight, with no dents\/cracks\/bends\/gouges. The paint and decals are nearly pristine. Overall, this is a time machine. Looks like it's hardly been used. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCOMPONENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrame: Specialized Racing Series chromoly steel, lugged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHubs: Shimano 600 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRims: Saturea C20 (Specialized house brand, quite high quality)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTires: Schwalbe Durango Plus 700c x  (NEW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRear\/front derailleur, brakes\/levers, crank\/bb, freewheel, seatpost: Shimano 600 6200 \u0026amp; 6208 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSaddle: Avocet touring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBars\/stem: Specialized 1 (Nitto made)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHeadset: Specialized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePedals: Not included (though many available for purchase)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52578438938764,"sku":"2851","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/IMG_9994_1200x800__17670.1418172324.1280.1280_c07a76a1-689a-4582-8dae-98786ad5fa2a.jpg?v=1792338081","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/1986-specialized-allez-se-jim-merz-road-bike-sm-med-52cm-shimano-600-6200-mint","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}