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Rare 1981 Specialized Sequoia by Tim Neenan - Yoshi Konno (3Rensho) Sport Tourer - $1,489 (Woodbridge)
Cloverdale Rd near Benita Fitzgerald Dr
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The original Sequoia's (1981) were built by none other than Yoshi Konno at 3Rensho. These lugged bikes have a unique design with long thin lugs and fastback stays. The fully chromed frame lends itself to longevity, and the original logos signify the early years of Specialized. If you go to the Specialized Museum they have Mike Sinyard's original Sequoia hanging on display. 1982's frames were redesigned by Jim Merz, and along with the decals, were different.
The first batch did not have serial numbers on the bottom bracket shell but only the frame size. This one is a 51cm. The unique cable guides under the bottom bracket also signifies this batch along with chrome dropouts on the frame, chrome fork (though factory painted) and the fast back style seat stay.
The bike is equipped with a mixture of classic parts from the 3 major component manufacturers during the early 80s:
Crankset, Pedals and Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore "Deer head" series (the original Deore groupset, a mountain touring group from 1980) https://www.shimano.com/en/100th/history/products/photos/27/1.jpg?20220210
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record 3 hole
Shifters: Suntour bar end friction shifters
Headset and Brake Levers: Shimano 600 with non aero drilled levers (new replacement black brake hoods)
Brake Calipers: 1970s Campagnolo Nuovo Record brakes with excellent condition pad blocks
Wheelset: Custom built by Hi-E, Quick Release Hi-E Hubset, Sun Mistral Rims, DT Swiss Stainless Steel Spokes, and Kenda Kwest 700x28C tires
Handlebars and Stem: Cinelli with new black cork bar tape
Saddle: Selle San Marco with (suede) leather cover
Seat Post: SR Laprade Fluted and color matched flutes
When the current owner obtained this classic bike, he had Hi-E custom build the Wheelset.
The bike will go through a tune-up, cleaning, and installing of new tires, cables, housings, brake hoods, and bar wrap. Pictures will be updated when complete.