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Richard Sachs 1978

Advertised in a local free merchandising weekly for $150.00 back in 1999 . The original owner tried but couldn't get $150 as a trade in from the knuckle-heads at a local shop.So I gave it to him and bounded away. My good deed for that day wouldn't you say?

Frame:
Lovingly brazed by an American Master 60 CM CtC. Columbus decal was added by original owner. Purchased new in 1979 Baltimore, MD

Fork/Headset:
Campy SR

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campy SR / Campy NR

Pedals:
Look

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
6 speed / 13x24 / 42x53 / Sedisport Gold

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campy SR / Campy NR

Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli / Cinelli

Saddle/Seatpost:
Iscaselle / Weyless

Brakes:
Campy NR

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campy NR / IRC

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Campy NR / IRC

Accessories:
Matching Silca pump

More Info:
I've been offered serious $$$$ from several on Sachs' 5 year wait list.

Added by Velogarden. Last updated over 5 years ago.

6 Comments

OldRoadieTehachapi

OldRoadieTehachapi says:

Richard Sachs are wonderful bikes; this one looks great.

Posted about 8 years ago

Velogarden

Velogarden says:

Thank You, Just recently put 200 miles on it and I'm increasingly proud to own it.

Posted about 8 years ago

marc68ch

marc68ch says:

you lucky dog! Great catch

Posted over 12 years ago

Velogarden

Velogarden says:

They rarely come to me but some deals you don't quibble over. I paid the full asking price;)

Posted over 12 years ago

Coomer

Coomer says:

Gorgeous!

You have so many beautiful builds! Which is your favorite?

Posted about 13 years ago

Velogarden

Velogarden says:

That's a tough one Coomer.The Sachs,Semi Pro,Tesch,Raysport and most definately the Volare are the 5 that I could never part with.I've had good days on all of them.

Posted about 13 years ago