Karla Bland's old bike made my George Banke. Only one in the world. “Highlights of her cycling career include being the first African American woman to earn a medal at a world championship track cycling competition.”
Frame:
Banke Pista
Fork/Headset:
Dura Ace 7400
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 / Shimano un72
Pedals:
Time ATAC
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
48T Sugino Zen / 18T Phil Wood / KMC Z510
Saddle/Seatpost:
charge spoon / American Classic / Salsa Liplock
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Challenge forte
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Ellipse / Continental Gatorskin
Bike History
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Added by Syksy. Last updated 23 days ago.
As of 23 days ago, Syksy has indicated that they no longer own this bike.


















qwixoticle says:
Banke made amazing race machines - I used to own a Banke road bike (see my profile) made with Columbus Minimax, was the sickest steel frameset I ever rode, but was a little too small for me.
Posted almost 3 years ago