For Sale: Blue RC4 Road Bike (small)

[nicole]

I am selling a magnificent Blue RC4 (2005) carbon road bike, size small.
The bike has been meticulously cared for and rides beautifully, handles rough roads well too.
Measures: Centre to Top = 47.5 cm, Centre to Centre = 52.5 cm.

The bike comes equipped with:
10 speed Ultergra (brand new): rear der., shifters, brakes, chain, cassette.
10 speed Dura Ace (2005): front der.
Cranks are FSA SLK (brand new): 170.
Wheels: Easton Vista (brand new).
Handlebars: FSA monocoque carbon (brand new).
Saddle: Selle San Marco Ponza (brand new).
Seat post: Alpha Q carbon (ridden 3 months).
Frame has been ridden 3 seasons, all parts except for front derailleur and seat post are brand new, not a single mile on them.

Price is $1700, negotiable.
Please email for photos: nicole.gilinsky@ttu.edu

[mimitabby]

photos, general location?

[Starfish]

photos, general location?

Somewhere where measurements are taken from "centre".

[Trek420]

May I be the first to welcome you to TE. Introduction of ones self in the getting to know you thread?

[kat_h]

Somewhere where measurements are taken from "centre".

Yet the email address is for Texas Tech University. A Canuck stuck in 'Merica maybe?

[rij73]

I can vouch that that's a pretty good price for that bike if it is as meticulous as she says. I paid that for my RC4 last season. It was a slightly used frame with brand new Shimano 105 parts except for Ultegra level crankset and shifters and an aluminum handlebar (not carbon like hers). I absolutely adore my bike... I'd love for it to have a twin in the TE community.

See http://rideblue.com/bikearchive.php?state=rc4 for geometry and http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?...views/blue_rc4 and http://www.emerys.com/BLUErc4.htm for reviews. See the link in my sig for pics of mine.

I just googled Nicole Gilinsky... She seems very involved in cycling and served as team support for an elite women's team that raced on RC4's in '06.

[nicole]

Yes, I do live in Texas but am originally from Canada - hence the spelling of centre - I often make that mistake! I had the pleasure of traveling around to some races with Team Biovail. I helped with writing race reports and website updates and managed to get some good training in as well.
The Blue was a pleasure to ride and now has the new components from a bike I recently purchased. I am going to attempt to attach some photos.

[Starfish]

It's an absolutely gorgeous bike, at what sounds like a great price. If you were closer to me, I would drive over for a test. But, I don't feel experienced enough yet, or dialed in enough, to buy a bike long distance.

Seems like a sweet deal on a nice bike, though.

[nicole]

Thank you. It is a pretty easy bike to get set up and comfortable on but I understand being hesitant about a long distance purchase.

[kat_h]

Yes, I do live in Texas but am originally from Canada - hence the spelling of centre - I often make that mistake!

It's not a mistake.

Welcome to the forums.

[Andrea]

I have a Blue- I highly recommend that someone grab this- they're awesome!

[Trek420]

I had never heard of this bike till I noticed there are many TE'ers who have them. Seems like a great bike.

[rij73]

The bike looks great, and is totally my bike's twin. Even the same size! I hope the geometry works for someone here, cause it's a great ride.

[nicole]

Aside from the bike being very pretty I have also found that Blue are responsive to customers. I had to replace the seat post collar because I over-tightened mine and they sent me a new one (no charge) in the mail within days. The USAT National team rides them and the Colavita Women's cycling team rode them for the last few seasons.

[nicole]

It's not a mistake.

Welcome to the forums.

Thank you!! I still spell color colour and honour honor, will never be able to change that!!