This is the last of the new Habanero titanium frames I bought. I owned and rode
a Habanero in this exact model and size and loved the ride. The titanium frame
makes for a smooth ride, yet the oversize chainstays and frame design don't
allow the frame to flex when climbing or sprinting. This
frame has the expensive-looking nice brushed finish, which means no maintenance
is needed to keep it looking great.
This Habanero measures 54cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of
the top tube, or 55.3cm from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the
seat tube, with a 54.5cm top tube. The Habanero Titanium road frame
is made from seamless, brushed Aerospace Grade 3Al/2.5V Tubing. The headtube is
designed for a 1" fork. You can read all about Habanero, and more specifically
the details on this frame, at:
http://www.habcycles.com/road.html
I haven't taken any pictures (frame is still in the box) , but the frame and
welds looks just like the road frame at the Habanero website:
http://www.habcycles.com/pictures.html
Includes Mavic Open Pro 32 spoke wheels on Campagnolo (not sure of model) hubs
with Campagnolo skewers: The wheels appear to be in good shape and spin nicely
on the Campy hubs. Includes a Campagnolo 13/23 9 speed cassette (not sure of
model). The cassette looks very clean and lightly used. Also includes installed
Vittoria Kevlar clincher tires. I would replace the tires before too long if I
were riding this wheelset.
Includes new Suntour GPX brakeset, including levers and calipers.
The Habanero frame retails for $795, plus $40 shipping, for a total of $835.
Wheelset with cassette and tires new would be $290 or so. Brakeset is $75. A
$1200 value all for $650 picked up in McAlester.
Thanks and have a safe Happy Easter weekend!
Frank
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