Scott Waimea
 

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Not sure where this falls under but I am sure some here will appreciate this late 90s, early 2000s tri-bike. 8 speed. 650c rims. Stronglight crank. 1" threadless steerer, sachs 5000 brakes, rx100 fd, 105 rd.

I paid very little for it as it sits but am now wondering about the economics of putting it back on the road. Needs tires, cables, bar tape, brake pads elbow pads, chain, grease, seatpost (27.2?), bearings and saddle.

I remember these. Ride was solid but not harsh, and tracked fairly well. I had a similar ride in a Quintana Roo Private Reserve.

BITD, these were all the rage. Now, 650c early tri bikes are a tough sell. Seems the triathletes have moved to road geometry and 700c for the most part.

Couple weeks ago, I was at a swap where someone rolled in a Serotta Colorado Tri 650 to sell. Story was, friend had loaned it to him so he could see whether or not he wanted to buy it, and if not, sell it for him at the swap. The friend price was $200, so he wanted to see if he could get more than that or what it was really worth.

I explained that the allure of these bikes remains mostly with collectors and those nostalgic for them. As a rider, if you're OK with tri geometry and 650c wheels, no problem. Otherwise, yeah, you might want something else. He was still trying to get offers when I left, and I don't think he was successful.

As for whether or not you should refurb, same thing I told him. If you're OK with tri geometry and 650c, go for it! It does get to be a little more expensive, tho, and the selection of tires especially is slim compared to 700c. If you can live with that, they are fun to ride.

I've done some rough calculations and with few options other than $100 CAD of tires (gp4000s) I would be into the bike for about $360 CAD refurbished and ready to go, barring any unforeseen expenses.

I will have to sit on it for a little bit to see what I want to do. Don't know if it fits either as I don't really know how to measure this bike and I don't have a seatpost as of yet.

Sizing was 50 - 60 cm in 2 cm increments, if that helps.

I'd get a seatpost, fix it up enough to get it roadworthy, and see if you like it. If not, you can always move it on. Good beginner tri bike for someone else.

Center of bottom bracket to top of seatpost is 24". Top tube ctc is 23".

Seatpost ctc is 21". Not sure which one to go by.

Threadless stem is 1".

Finding some bearing surface issues which are putting the project into further jeopardy.

1" threadless headset is showing some wear.

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Front hub is some generic hub and not the original 105. No markings and I cannot find cones for a hub that I don't know the make of. The cones are worn. Originally a 24 hole front hub with 259mm spokes has morphed into this. Mavic cxp 12 650c rim.

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Rd-5501 105

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Those sure look like the ever-so-common Joytech hubs cones, they feature two wrench sizes on each cone. Luckily, your cones don't have/need pressed-on dust shields that would complicate their replacement.

That headset should come around just by filling the races with loose balls, leaving NO space for a last added bearing to fit into.
With this done, the balls cannot re-align themselves with the existing race surface defects/dents, so a good adjustment with smooth turning should be easy.

At least your wheels aren't tubulars!

I bought, gave away, bought, gave away and bought one last time this eight speed Quintanna Roo . I do not really like the bike but it is fast and light. Tires, for these guys are pricey, to say the least. I even have a complete spare wheel set for the bike...
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