Ericson38

This one has a 56 cm seat tube, was given in exchange for work on another bike, plus they thought this one was too heavy and old. He owned since new, claims it was made in Montreal.
Mavic A319s, Ritchey Stem, Brooks B17 saddle. Frame is Reynolds 853.

Paul Waque 

The bike is from about 2008. the seat is an upgrade of about $100. it is probably from about 2007.

from a Pink bike wanted ad
"Others have sold on Pinkbike for between $4-450 (CDN) as complete bikes in excellent condition (judging by the pictures) so this seems a reasonable place to start. The MEC National seems like a comparable bike and I'd entertain one of those in the same size too.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2425753/

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2305311/"

Ericson38

I have seen that pink bike wanted add too. He sets the price between $450-500 CAD but I can't locate what he's referencing. The others on pink bike are 2011/2012 and not Reynolds 853. I'm 72 inches tall, so the bike fits perfectly as is, to going to ride it for a while to decide what to do with it. It has new tires, so the only thing I did was remove the chain and clean it and install new brake pads. Everything is stock, and it does not rattle or moan or squeak going over rough pavement. Eerie. Kind of like a 1st gen gravel bike. It can easily fit 55-55 mm wide tires on the 700 cc rims.

Ericson38

Found this from a Canadian Rider on a 2006 model-

An Alaskan Adventure: Review: Rocky Mountain Sherpa touring bike: One of the best touring bikes out there. (crazyguyonabike.com)

Mr. 66

The Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30, Wow! Those are great.

I know that well, I have one. I got it as a bare frame and thought it was a 26er at the time. I ended up building as a flat bar. Very comfortable, responsive, some flex very quick on correcting. I originally had it set with 32mm tires, I switched to 42mm. The bike can handle Fat Franks if you want.

I put a Brooks saddle on mine as well. I put thousands of miles, did a lot of gravel. I have set it up for road a number of years, but haven't it back on the pavement since it was flat bar. More than likely I'll switch it back to hybrid.

The price of $400 seams low when one compares to, let's say, the Surly Long Haul Trucker. Probably a better bike than the Surly.



This is where I left it in the rebuild. I never set the cockpit and the saddle is way high in the picture.

TugaDude

"Too heavy and old", sounds like me. But seriously that is a wonderful bike and seems in great condition. I also think the quoted prices are on the low end for what it is. There's a lot you can do with that bike.

Ericson38

I'll clean mine up and post a similar garage door shot. Your bike is nice. Commendable from a frame up starting point, and IT IS very easy on the eyes.

prairiepedaler

Yeah, those bikes don't sell for a lot of money on the used market. People can ask whatever they want and that usually means the ad stays up for years but that $4-500 range seems to be the correct real world sales price. These bikes only get older every year too. Here is another one off pinkbike. Probably sold for $450. https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2944799/

vlauzon

Hey I also have one like that!
I'm looking to change the tires on it because I'm planning a trip and was wondering if the tire clearance can allow gravel type tire.
Was looking at some Michelin Power gravel 700cx40 or Maxxis Ramber 700x40 and even on the 42-45 range.
Really hard to be sure it will fit before ordering it!
Thanks!