2010 Novara Randonee; 57 Cm (22.5”), Brooks B17 Special Saddle; Exc. Condition!

Description

I’ve decided to sell my 2010 Novara Randonee bicycle. This is now a somewhat rare touring bike because REI no longer carries the Novara line. It is also an amazing long distance touring bike because it is built like an indestructible tank due to its Reynolds 520 steel construction.
It’s a Large size and is designed to fit people 5’9” to 6’0” tall. It is also a beautiful blue color. This was also the last year that the Randonees were designed with horizontal top tubes.
Although I bought the bike locally about a year ago from the original owner, who rode it very, very little, I’ve ridden it only once since then. So, I’d like to pass the bike onto someone who will ride it more.
Given its minimal ride history, the bike is in excellent condition. No paint scratches, dings, or any other blemishes.
Before I realized I would not be riding as much as I thought I would, I upgraded the bike with the following components:
1. New Velo Orange aluminum fenders ()
2. New Cateye Padrone CycloComputer model CC-PA100W) ()
3. New Brooks Champion Special B17 Saddle with Copper Rails (5)
4. New Mirrcycle Rearview Mirror ()
5. New Zefal Frame Bicycle Pump, HPX Frame #3 (460-515 mm) ()
6. New Front and Rear Bontrager lights ()
7. New Wellgo Platform Pedals ()
8. New Zefal Christophe Half Toe Clips ()
9. New Vittoria Randonneur Tires , 37-622 (700x35c) ()
10. Two Water Bottles and Holders ()
11. New Bontrager Handlebar Tape ()
12. Shimano Deore R550 Cantilever Brakes (original owner installed)
13. Vintage Jim Blackburn rear rack ()
Total upgrade cost: 7
Here are the specs for this exceptional touring bike:
Frame geometry:
Top tube: 55 cm
Seat tube: 57 cm
Chain stay length: 435 mm
Head tube angle: 72 degrees
Seat tube angle: 72 degrees
Wheelbase: 1037 mm
Fork offset/rake: 55 mm
Trail: 53.6 mm
Stand over height: 855 mm (33.7”)
Components:
Headset: FSA Orbit
Brake levers: Shimano Tiagra
Handlebars: FSA Vero Compact; 31.8 mm diameter; 420 mm width
Stem: FSA Bontrager alloy
Fork: Chromoly with Lugged Crown
Hubs: Shimano Deore (Front: HB-M590; Rear: FH-M590)
Rims: Mavic A319, 36-hole, 3X
Brifters: Shimano Tiagra STI Shifters
Frame: Reynolds 520 Steel—Chromoly Double Butted Frame Tubes
Seat post: Novara, Alloy Micro-Adjust
Derailleurs: Shimano Tiagra Triple (front); Shimano 105 (rear), Long Cage
Crankset: Shimano Octalink (50, 39, 30)
Chain: Shimano HG53
Cassette: Shimano YF-FH30-A
Crank: Shimano FC-R453; 175 mm
Rear cogs: SRAM PG-950; 11-28; 9-speed
Two mounted spare spokes
Other information:
Frame number: F906Y1572 (manufactured in June 2009, sold as a 2010 model)
Region of manufacture: Taiwan
Weight: 32 lbs.
Included are miscellaneous bicycle tools, flat tire repair, additional pedal clips, and Brooks Proofide leather conditioning.
Shipping cost of 0 is based on a professional packing fee of and shipping charges of 0. If the actual cost ends up to be less than 0, I will refund you the difference. If it ends up to be more than 0, I’ll just absorb the cost. The bike is just too nice and valuable not to have it professionally packed by my local bike shop.
It will be shipped through Bike Flights via UPS.
Retail price of the stock bike in 2010 from REI was 99. The current 2021 price, based on inflation, is 46. The current REI touring bike, called “Coop” (co-op) and made in China, retails for 99.
I have set a reasonable reserve based on the excellent condition of the bike and the very nice upgrades.