I just installed the Shimano Ultegra headset and cut the threaded 1" steel
steerer on the carbon fiber fork in preparation for building this Habanero, but
after riding a larger bike for most of this spring I have decided to build up
one of my larger steel frames instead of this new 54cm Habanero. So, I am
offering this Habanero to the forum before I list it on eBay.

I ordered and bought this frame brand-new from Habanero this past winter. I
owned and rode a Habanero in this exact model and size in 2005 and loved the
ride. I sold it because I was going to just keep one steel bike, but when I sold
that steel bike I immediately bought another Habanero frameset.

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

This includes a new 1" carbon fiber fork (bought from Nashbar last week and
looks just like an Advanced Composites I had) cut to fit (168mm steerer tube for
the 125mm headtube on the Hab). Also includes a new installed Shimano Ultegra
headset and new set of Suntour GPX brakes and levers.

The Habanero frame retails for $795, plus $40 shipping, for a total of $835. The
fork is $100, the new Ultegra headset was $65, and the new set of new Suntour
GPX brake levers and calipers was $40. Total cost to me: $1040. My price to the
Forum is $625 professionally packed and shipped...40% off the retail prices!

I haven't taken any pictures of this frame and fork, but the frame and welds
looks just like the road frame at the Habanero website:

http://www.habcycles.com/pictures.html

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Thanks and stay safe,

Frank in McAlester


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