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  1. Original post
    CJ Smith
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    [font=Century Gothic] I’m CJ (39/Single Male/Palm Harbor, FL.)[/font][font=Century Gothic] I'm a mariner by trade & a pro cyclist in my mind. Now if I could just get Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwin, Al Trautwig and Bob “TOUR [/font][font=Century Gothic]DAY[/font][font=Century Gothic]FRANCE[/font][font=Century Gothic]” Roll to stop announcing my name as I ride, especially since I am the only one that can hear it, I would be ok!

    On the serious side, I have been enjoying a great rebuild project. It is a 1989 Kestrel 4000 with Gray Graphics. My restoration goal is to have the completed bike EXACTLY as it was when it rolled out of B&L Bike & Sport in [/font][font=Century Gothic]Kailua-Kona[/font][font=Century Gothic]Hawaii[/font][font=Century Gothic] on [/font][font=Century Gothic]May 9, 1989[/font][font=Century Gothic].

    [/font]

    [font=Century Gothic]Well that should tell you a bit of what type of person I am, but why would I want to rebuild this bike?

    Well, that part is simple. It was built by B&L Bike & Sport owner & Ironman Bike Director, Nick Rott. In August of 1994 Nick was killed while on a training ride on the Big Island of Hawaii. Sadly, I didn't find out until November of '94 on account of having moved back to the mainland [/font][font=Century Gothic]USA[/font][font=Century Gothic]. He & I were such friends that upon finding out about his death I immediately retired the bike. More than 10 years later I can admit that there isn't a day that goes by that somehow I don't think about him or use something that he sold me. From Bike Cases to Wheel Safes; from nearly [/font][font=Century Gothic]ALL[/font][font=Century Gothic] of my shop tools to just looking at the framed photos around my workshop… In the past 20 years I have owned two other Kestrel bikes, all because of Nick having “sold” me that first one. Heck, even some of my back up bikes were even purchased from his shop. I also credit Nick with my age group success. I know my medals & trophies wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for him. If this isn’t clear enough, well… just watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” a few times to better understand what I am trying to convey.

    Back to the rebuild: For the past 8 years I have been rebuilding my bike. Yes, EIGHT YEARS. My job has me overseas on ships for about 6 months a year & the other half I juggle home, family, friends, training, road trips, hiking, weekend Florida theme park getaways, sleep & my bike project... Which I call: [/font][font=Century Gothic]“PROJECT: [/font][font=Century Gothic]NICK[/font][font=Century Gothic]”[/font][font=Century Gothic] or the [/font][font=Century Gothic]“[/font][font=Century Gothic]NICK [/font][font=Century Gothic]BIKE[/font][font=Century Gothic]”.[/font]

    [font=Century Gothic]Well, before I cue up a list of my [/font][font=Century Gothic]“HAVES”[/font][font=Century Gothic] and my [/font][font=Century Gothic]“NEEDS”[/font][font=Century Gothic]I would like to extend sincere thanks to all the Sellers on Ebay (some for parts, some for heartfelt condolences & some just the advice & well wishes) & Vecchio's Bicicletteria of [/font][font=Century Gothic]Boulder[/font][font=Century Gothic], [/font][font=Century Gothic]CO[/font][font=Century Gothic] for all their help. [/font]

    [font=Century Gothic]Perhaps after reading my parts list ([/font][font=Wingdings][font=Wingdings]ê[/font][/font][font=Century Gothic] BELOW [/font][font=Wingdings][font=Wingdings]ê[/font][/font][font=Century Gothic])[/font][font=Century Gothic] someone out there could help me out a bit more. I’d be forever grateful. [/font]

    [font=Verdana]GREEN LETTERING - Already [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE[/font][font=Verdana]![/font]

    [font=Verdana]BLUE[/font][font=Verdana] LETTERING - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED: Easy to get.[/font]

    [font=Verdana]RED LETTERING[/font][font=Verdana] (with the 😠 icons) NEED: TOUGH TO FIND![/font]

    [font=Verdana]ITEM: [/font][font=Verdana]Make/Model - [/font][font=Verdana]PART STATUS[/font]

    [font=Verdana]Frame: [/font][font=Verdana]Kestrel 4000, I[/font][font=Verdana]mron White, Gray Graphics - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Fork: [/font][font=Verdana]Tange Aluminum; White [/font][font=Verdana](REPLACING ORIGINAL WITH CARBON FORK) [/font]- [font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Saddle: [/font][font=Verdana]Selle Italia Turbo [/font][font=Verdana]White w/ Steel Rails - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Seat Post: [/font][font=Verdana]Dura Ace - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Seat Binder Bolt: [/font][font=Verdana]Kestrel (Stock) - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Stem: [/font][font=Verdana]Specialized or TTT - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Handlebar: [/font][font=Verdana]Modolo Anatomical - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Brake Levers: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Brake Calipers: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Bar Tape: [/font][font=Verdana]Cinelli, White - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Headset: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé 1” - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED 😠 [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Hubs: [/font][font=Verdana]Front & Rear [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - 32 hole - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Front Rim: [/font][font=Verdana]Mavic Open 4CD – 32 hole - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rear Rim: [/font][font=Verdana]Mavic Open 4CD – 32 hole - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Tires: [/font][font=Verdana]Avocet FasGrip K-20 - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Front Spokes: [/font][font=Verdana]Hoshi: Bladed, Size - 280mm, Radially laced - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED 😠 [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rear Spokes: [/font][font=Verdana]Round, Three cross - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rim Strips: [/font][font=Verdana]Specialized, Red - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Bottom Bracket: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Cranks: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé, 170mm - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED😠 [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Chainrings: [/font][font=Verdana]Biopace 52; 42 - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED[/font]

    [font=Verdana]Pedals: [/font][font=Verdana]Look: Black/White P-166 (unsure of model #) - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED 😠 [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Front Derailleur: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rear [/font][font=Verdana]Derailleur: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano Santé - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Chain: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Waterbottle/Cage: [/font][font=Verdana]Campy “D” Shaped bottle - [/font][font=Verdana]HAVE [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Computer: [/font][font=Verdana]Avocet 30 (Blue w/ blue buttons) - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    ALL parts sought are only purchased if they are found to be in MINT to NEAR MINT condition.

    [font=Maiandra GD]THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY POSTING.[/font]

    [font=Maiandra GD]Take care & be safe! 😎 [/font]

    [font=Maiandra GD]Sincerely,[/font]
    [font=Maiandra GD]CJ - Palm Harbor, FL[/font]

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  2. John M
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    That is a great project.

    I have a Specialized Satin silver anodized 120-130mm/26.0 stem (I have to measure to be sure) that is in quite good condition. There is some tarnishing of the finish on the quill (as might be expected), but otherwise it is pretty good for its age. If you are interested, I can probably take a picture and email it to you in the next day or two.

    Also an Avocet computer (30 I think) in yellow with gray buttons (not really your color), but it works and I have the front wheel mounting hardware.

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  3. CJ Smith
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    Most of the parts I seek are to be mint - never mounted/ridden/used on a bike (The only exception would be if, we'll say the cranks - had a scratch on the 'frameside' of the crankarm and I could easily touch it up). I desire the parts to still be the original box if possible with all original paper work. Nearly all of the parts I have thus far have been purchased and still are in this state. Nothing has been assembled yet.

    The Sante brake calipers aren't in a box, nor do they have the paperwork, but they are FLAWLESS (From an ebay seller in Singapore) and I couldn't turn them down for the price I paid.

    The final Mavic Rim has been ordered but just not delivered yet.

    The Avocet Computer has already been found via Craig @ Avocet. He has one that was built into a display (never mounted to a bike) in the Blue with Blue buttons as desired.

    Specialized will be recreating the original shop (now closed) waterbottle design.

    Last update: CyclArt will be doing the paint and creating decals with the original shop name, builders of the bike and the date of my first ride. Probably next spring I will send it in to them.

    Thanks for the option of the Specialized stem, but after speaking with Specialized today about an Allez Epic (carbon tube/alum. lugs) I bought in 1990, I came to the conclusion that the specialized stem came with that bike and not the Kestrel. The stem that I used was definitely a Nitto (I wrongfully listed it as a "Specialized" or "TTT"😉

    John M said:

    That is a great project.

    I have a Specialized Satin silver anodized 120-130mm/26.0 stem (I have to measure to be sure) that is in quite good condition. There is some tarnishing of the finish on the quill (as might be expected), but otherwise it is pretty good for its age. If you are interested, I can probably take a picture and email it to you in the next day or two.

    Also an Avocet computer (30 I think) in yellow with gray buttons (not really your color), but it works and I have the front wheel mounting hardware.

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  4. CJ Smith
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    UPDATE: OCTOBER 02, 2006


    [font=Verdana]I HAVE REMOVED ALL ITEMS I ALREADY HAVE FROM THIS LISTING TO MAKE IT EASY TO FOLLOW[/font]

    [font=Verdana]BLUE[/font][font=Verdana] LETTERING - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED: Easy to get.[/font]

    [font=Verdana]RED LETTERING[/font][font=Verdana] (with the 😠 icons) NEED: TOUGH TO FIND![/font]

    [font=Verdana]ITEM: [/font][font=Verdana]Make/Model - [/font][font=Verdana]PART STATUS[/font]

    [font=Verdana]Fork: [/font][font=Verdana]Tange Aluminum; White [/font][font=Verdana](REPLACING ORIGINAL WITH CARBON FORK) [/font]- [font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Stem: [/font][font=Verdana]Specialized or TTT - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Handlebar: [/font][font=Verdana]Modolo Anatomical - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Bar Tape: [/font][font=Verdana]Cinelli, White - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Front Rim: [/font][font=Verdana]Mavic Open 4CD – 32 hole - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Front Spokes: [/font][font=Verdana]Hoshi: Bladed, Size - 280mm, Radially laced - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rear Spokes: [/font][font=Verdana]Round, Three cross - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Rim Strips: [/font][font=Verdana]Specialized, Red - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana][font=Verdana]Chain: [/font][font=Verdana]Shimano - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]

    [font=Verdana]Computer: [/font][font=Verdana]Avocet 30 (Blue w/ blue buttons) - [/font][font=Verdana]NEED [/font]
    😄 Ordering this part on October 2, 2006 😄

    Headset: [/font]    [font=Verdana]Shimano Santé 1” - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED 😠 [/font]
    Truthfully, I can use the original Sante headset that I own, but the gray/silver plastic headset nut cover that has the SANTE logo on it is broken (still in one piece though). I would only want to purchase the entire headset only for that plastic ring... Or if you have the ring and want to offer to me for, let's say, 15-20 bucks plus shipping, I would be all over that idea. Again it has to be in MINT condition.

    [font=Verdana]Pedals: [/font][font=Verdana]Look: RED (hinge) w/ White body; I thinkthey were called the P-166 model - [/font][font=Verdana]😠 NEED 😠 [/font]

    I have recently obtained:
    😄 Shimano Sante 170mm Cranks😄
    😄 Biopace 42-52 Chainrings 😄

    ALL parts sought are only purchased if they are found to be in MINT to NEAR MINT condition.

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  5. ErinRott
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    CJ,

    I was wondering if you ever finished rebuilding this bike. Nick was my dad and I randomly came across this post and thought it was pretty cool to read about how he influenced you. I would love to see pictures if you still own the bike.

    Hope all is well.

    Best,

    Erin

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