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1987 Michael Celmins Road

American-made road bike from Santa Barbara, CA. It was made by a small builder who stopped making frames in 1993. I got it as a commuter. I'm planning on restoring the frame as funds come along and when I find somebody who can reproduce the decals. Currently, it has all of the parts the original owner had except the pedals and the handlebars.

Frame:
Celmins

Fork/Headset:
Shimano 105

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 7400 Dura Ace

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Track, Soma 4-Cage, Soma Double Straps

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano 7400 Dura-Ace 7sp freewheel,

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 7400 Dura-Ace Rear Derailleur, Campagnolo Nuovo Record Front Derailleur, Shimano 7400 Dura-Ace 7sp DT shifters

Handlebars/Stem:
IRD/Tange Super Prestige high polish threadless stem, threadless stem adapter, Soma HWY ONE handlebars

Saddle/Seatpost:
American Classic seatpost

Brakes:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record single-pivot brakes, Shimano 7400 Dura-Ace non-aero levers

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Hub, Mavic G40 rims, DT-Swiss spokes

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Hub, Mavic G40 rims, DT-Swiss spokes

Accessories:
Cardiff Kilgetty saddle/handlebar bag

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

Current Stage Info:

I hated the old handlebars on the previous version so I changed out the stem and the handlebars. I like compact handlebars so I got a Soma HWY ONE drop bars. I also did not like the cloth tape I had so I switched to some good old cork-colored cork tape. I also put a handlebar bag, a Cardiff Kilgetty. Its big enough to fit a windbreaker, tubes, tire levers, cable lock, and a mini U-lock.
I also switched out the tires and got some Soma New Express 700x32 with gum sidewall and Terra Cotta tread. I like puncture protection and fatty tires for commuting. This set up should be perfect for my ride to school.

Added about 10 years ago by retroawesomeness. Last updated about 9 years ago.