alphaphoenix

Trying to get back into shape and cycling, and have narrowed down to the Zurich. From what I've read, 55cm should be the ideal size for my 5'10" and 30" inseam frame. Looking to spend up to $700 and ideally in good condition, non-wrecked, well maintained, and all mechanically sound as I don't really want to spend more on replacement parts after purchase. Looking for 01'-03' year.

I made a slight update to my listing. Although a Zurich would be cake, I'm after a road bike with a Reynolds 853 frame.

Thanks for your time.


- David C.

peanstein

I have a 2004 Zurich that I was actually considering selling.
I actually have it on mybmy stand doing yearly maintenance, which I do to all my bikes.
Let me know if interested.
its in excellent condition, never wrecked and rides amazing.
fully tuned and like you stated, no maintenance or parts need to be replaced.

​​​​​Victor

fishboat

55cm sounds about right. You might open up your search a bit as other Lemond models in the 1999-2008 run will have the same geometry and in some cases similar tubing. The Zurich and Maillot Jaune used 853 tubing that was slightly ovalized "Pro" 853 tubing was the term they used, I think. "Designer Select" is the next step down is the Buenos Aires, Alpe d'Huez, Tourmalet (2001-2003 range) all used round 853 tubing and varied by component groupset. As time went on some/all of the top steel models were converted to carbon frames, or spine frames(carbon and steel). At this time the Sarthe & Croix de Fer came in and were Platinum OX steel bikes. All of these steel bikes had the same frame geometry.

There's lots of variation through the Trek-Lemond time frame. If you find any Lemond it would be good to check specifically what it is before passing it by as some models will be priced lower, but will be essentially the same as some models priced higher. Find a Lemond, then go here to look up what it's about. The spec manuals will have the color, tubing, and groupset to help ID any bike. Geometry and general design intent is also discussed/presented.

Trek, Fisher, Klein, Lemond bike catalogs, bicycle brochures

alphaphoenix

Will do and thank you!

fishboat

Oh..and the Poprad is no slouch as a road bike. 853 tubing and it'll come in at around 22 lbs..can handle 38mm tires. A Poprad with 38mm Panaracer GK Slicks is a sweet combo as an all-rounder bike. (speaking from first hand experience..)

alphaphoenix

Looks like I need to edit my post for a 01'-03'

alphaphoenix

Made an update to reflect my search for a 55/56cm bike with the Reynolds 853 steel frame. Doesn't have to be a 01'-03' LeMond Zurich.

valve_timing

96 lemond Zurich 55 updated to 105-5700shifters brakes and cassette velo orange stem adapter Ultegra 6700 crankset set hollowtech bottom bracket ultegra 6700 front and rear derailleurs wooftooth road link just finished building it up 853 is a dream to ride

alphaphoenix

Thank you all who responded. I've settled on a 99' Schwinn Peloton to compliment my gravel project bike.

alphaphoenix

Very nice.

valve_timing

Thanks man god luck with the peloton i looked it up pretty bike for sure love that blue !

alphaphoenix

I very recently found a yellow Peloton. My fingers are crossed that it gets packaged appropriately and delivered without any damage.

cyclelove

Nice Bike!