Sold rare Italian carbon fiber frame, estay (elevated chainstay)

[bikehoney]

Good condition, no cracks, no dents, straight and true, all threads are clean and sound (the BB threads are not in perfect shape but they are perfectly functional). Shows signs of wear from usage and storage (cosmetic marks such as dings, scuffs, scratches, and abrasions), also has a minor superficial gash/scrape on the inside of the non-drive chainstay from a rubbing tire. Includes a custom pair of steel bottle-cage bolts. The last photo shows the included binder-bolt assembly for the integrated seatpost clamping collar.

Specs, Measurements, and Details:
-Frame size: I would call this a Medium
-Wheel size: 26" (can accommodate a maximum tire width of 2.3")
-Top-tube length (center of head-tube to center of seat-tube): 22"
-Seat-tube length (center of BB-shell to top of seat-tube): 18.5"
-Chainstay length (center of BB-shell to center of dropouts): 16.5"
-Dropout spacing (hub width/OLD): 130mm
-Head-tube length: 112mm long/tall
-Head-tube ID (internal diameter): 34mm
-Headset size (fork-steerer diameter): 1-1/8” (28.6mm)
-Seatpost hole diameter: 27.0mm (has a built-in clamping mechanism)
-Front derailleur type: clamp-on, bottom-pull only (diameter of post is 29mm)
-Bottom-bracket shell width & thread-type: 70mm wide, Italian
-Brake type: compatible with cantilever rim brakes using the integrated cable stop/hanger (it will also work with magura-hydraulic or any side-pull v-brakes)
-Construction: monocoque (single-piece) with internal cable routing (just the wires)
-Material: carbon fiber mainframe; aluminum seatpost holder, cable-stops, and BB shell; steel dropouts, brake studs/bosses, front-derailleur post, and headtube inserts/sleeves
-Origin: Made in Italy by C4, circa 1989-91
-Weight: 2234 grams (as shown)

Asking price: $649 USD

 

[bikehoney]

Moar!

 

[joglo]

nice frame, just FYI it's a C4 Model "Terra", with interesting drive side only elevated chain stay (+ the iconic C4 style with missing seat tube )



Hard to date from the pictures exactly, but my guess would be rather 1990-92-ish.

 

[stoney_god1975]

That is very very lush

 

[nicklej]

I love my e-stay bikes and wow, I have wanted one of these but just can't justify spending right now. Here is a photo I found of the bike built up and I must say, it is a beauty!