Emelle Gents 10 speed racer in Newcastle Upon Tyne
Here I have for sale my Emelle 10 speed gents racer. The frame is 22 inch, seamless chrome moly tube mounted on inch aluminum rims (front - Weinmann, rear - Schothorst). Tyres are Michelin World Tour - front, and Continental Gatorskin - rear. The latter is an amazing tyre - virtually bullet proof. I've recently fitted some new parts- a Shimano 105 rear derailleur, and a bottom bracket, so allied to decent wheel bearings and chain, the bike rolls along really smoothly and can really devour the miles. The bars are wrapped with Clarkes bar tape which greatly assists comfort on longer journeys, while the saddle, though sleek and sporty is also comfortable. The bike is fitted with light aluminum pedals to which I've added plastic toe clips.There is also a bottle cage mounted on the frame. As you can see from the photos, the paintwork is chipped and scratched, but bear in mind this is a machine which probably dates from the 80s. The saddle stem is stuck in the downtube of the frame so I can't adjust the saddle height - I've tried various techniques and can't shift it, although I'm sure there's someone out there with a knowledge of alchemy who can ! In its present position, it will suit someone who is about 5 ft 8." The frame mounted gear levers take a little getting used to but are fine once you've got the knack. So there you have it - An excellent bike, quick and comfortable, and equally happy to tour or commute.