Land Shark custom LambShark enduro/touring bike; Shimano Ultegra 6500, triple

Description: This is a custom Land Shark road bike with Shimano Ultegra 6500 components. It is in very good used condition. It has been stored indoors and has very few blemishes in the paint. The spatter pattern is finished matte, no gloss. My few touch ups are a gloss blue nail polish. I asked John if this pattern were named but it is not. The story of Land Shark bicycles is inseparable from that of its founder, John Slawta. Slawta’s early ambition was to become a professional artist. He received a scholarship from the Pasadena School of Art and Design, but got sidetracked by his hobby—building bicycle frames in his parents’ backyard tool shed. His frames attracted a cult following among cyclists who admired his precisely brazed frame joints and exotic paint jobs. He named his bike frames after the protagonist in an old “Saturday Night Live” skit that played off the “Jaws” movies.Building bikes became serious business for Slawta and Land Shark in 1986 when he was asked to build several for a group of professional riders, including Andy Hampsten, Roy Knickman and Steve Hegg. He was praised for listening to their needs and delivering great fit. Slawta responded by building what became some of the most sought-after bike frames available. This one is so unique as it got it's own name: LAMBSHARK. it leans to the enduro style with a high head tube and extended fork stem, giving it a softer, more upright riding position.Description:Size: 53cm (center of cranks to center of top tube); top tube is 54 cm (c-c); stand over height is 31"Frame Material: Reynolds 853 Steel filet brazed with BB lug.Fork Material: Carbon Components:Brifters: Shimano 6500 3/9Brake Calipers: Shimano 6500Crank Set: Shimano 6500 52/39/30 teeth; 170 mmPedals: Zombie fiber platformFront Derailleur: Shimano 6500Rear Derailleur: Shimano 6500Cassette: Shimano 9 speed; 12-27 teethDrop bars: 42 cm alloy, changed from original 39 cm. Had to replace all cables and housings.Stem: Land Shark custom shape and paintHeadset: Shimano 6500Seat Post: Alien carbonSaddle: Sells Italia FliteWheels: Shimano 6500 hubs; Mavic Open Pro rims, butted spokes, built by WheelsmithTires: 700x23 Panaracer, original with low miles

Price: 995 USD

Location: Amelia Court House, Virginia

End Time: 2025-02-05T15:02:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD