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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 11 years ago by retroawesomeness. Last updated over 10 years ago.