Originally Posted by
ClayH
I bought this Titicaca from a friend because it was unique, quick to spin up, and heck, it says Titicaca on it.
But it is a little small for me and my 65-year-old knees/hips... need more room to stretch out. Would fit best someone 5'6 to 5'9. Anyway, I see a lot of folders for sale but not many mini Velos. I'm a bike mechanic by trade and it has been gone through top to bottom. All new: cables and housing, ultra-light brake levers and new soft pads, new 50 tooth chainring, new ergo grips, new 8-speed Gripshift, and new Panasonic 20 x 1 1/8th inch, 170g tires. Likely to be sold without pedals, but might include some lightweight platform pedals.. The bike can be set up with a front derailleur and left side grip shift easily for a 16-speed. The guide /cable stop and adjuster are there.
What would be a reasonable price to ask?
Its difficult to give a price because there is little demand for this kind of bike.
Many people think small wheels are slower and not good for a race bike.
Actually, such small wheels, not folding race bike only sell well in Japan.
Components seems also not very coherent, only 8s derailleur and I have some doubts about the compatibility of these lightweight brake levers with road calipers ? They look like V-brake levers like most flatbar lightweight levers..