1993 LeMond Ti resto-mod

[samt3940]

First post:

Back in 2020 I purchased this bike from a local retired racer. It had been hanging in his garage for many years. After cleaning it up and riding it a bit I found the Campy 8 speed gearing to be too narrow for my needs so I rebuilt it with an Ultegra 6800 groupset that was on my parts shelf. Rides beautifully and the custom paint and head tube badge are always conversation starters.

 

[Frankenorange]

Just when you think you may have seen all that a bicycle could possibly have!

That headtube is amazing. I am going to take a guess it is filler built up and shaped. Do you know how it was done?

 

[samt3940]

Just when you think you may have seen all that a bicycle could possibly have!

That headtube is amazing. I am going to take a guess it is filler built up and shaped. Do you know how it was done?

As I recall, they are ceramic. They were made by a company in Santa Cruz, CA. I talked to Joe Bell about it, he’s pretty sure it was attached with Bondo.

Landlords Cycling » Joe Bell Face Badge Origins

landlordscycling.com

 

[Frankenorange]

As I recall, they are ceramic. They were made by a company in Santa Cruz, CA. I talked to Joe Bell about it, he’s pretty sure it was attached with Bondo.

Landlords Cycling » Joe Bell Face Badge Origins

landlordscycling.com

Thanks for posting that bit of history.

 

[Mod-Master]

That headtube badge is fantastic!

 

[samt3940]

That headtube badge is fantastic!

Agreed. It’s why I bought the bike and why I’ve kept it.

 

[Nob]

That headtube badge is fantastic!

Fabulous & must be very rare?

 

[jamesdak]

Hey, I know that bike, so cool!