1990 Specialized Crossroads 16.5" black cherry
Suave vintage hybrid bike, best for 5’1″-5’7” riders. All original “gravel” bike circa 1990. CroMoly steel frame, 21-speed drivetrain, 700x35c modern days gravel tires. This bike has 1990 Crossroads frame with 1991 Crossroads components (Shimano Exage 300 LX). The frame looks black, but under direct sun the beautiful “black cherry” comes through.
This is Rachel’s bike now. And here is an excellent example of how a few minor components can personalize a bike:
RESORATION PICS
NEW & UPGRADED COMPONENTS:
- Tires: Vittoria Randonneur 700x35c
- Bottom bracket: Shimano 68×113
- Inner tubes: Specialized
- Cables and housing: Shimano/Jagwire
- Handlebar grips: OURY
- Tarlec silicon protectors in all places where cable housing touch the frame
ORIGINAL COMPONENTS
- Frame: Specialized Direct Drive Tange custom butted CroMoly steel
- Wheels: 700c Shimano Exage hubs, Araya rims, stainless spokes, brass nipples
- Derailleurs: Shimano Exage 300 LX
- Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7-speed, 11-30T
- Crankset: Shimano Exage 300 LX Biopace SG chainrings 28/38/48T
- Chain: Shimano CN-HG50 1/2×3/32”, 116L
- Handlebar and stem: Specialized cold-forged alloy
- Headset: 1” threaded
- Seatpost: Specialized 28.6mm diameter
- Brakes: Shimano Exage Country
- Pedals: HTI P15K metal cage platform with reflectors
- Saddle: Specialized leather gel