Next up in the stand! A 56cm 90/91 Eddy Merckx Columbus SL Corsa in the legendary and iconic 7-Eleven colorway. Flat crown forks FTW! I’m doing a moderately correct 8 speed Dura Ace build on this, and have most of the stuff rounded up. Back in 1988 I watched Alex Steida, Davis Phinney and Andy Hampsten race these bikes at the Coors Classic in San Francisco! Sorry this one isn’t for sale…

Let me know your thoughts on this build!

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I'll be representing BikeList in booth #227 next week at the CABDA Midwest Expo at the Schaumburg Convention Center. Drop by and say hi. I'll be happy to answer any questions about listing the website or talk about how we built the website. It's also a great opportunity to let me know what features you'd like to see added to our website.

LeMond Bikes were built by Trek between 1995 and 2008. Although this relationship was very tumultuous for both Trek and LeMond (you can read about the sad end of the relationship here), they produced some great bikes during that time. LeMond bikes were a great value then, and an even better value today.

We have two on the site right now: this 57cm Tourmalet built from Reynolds 853 tubing, and this small red Tourmalet (looks to be a 49cm). Here's your chance to own a classic Made-in-the-USA steel road bike at a great price!

What is your favorite Trek-era LeMond?

Welcome back to another edition of Seller of the Week: the blog series where we ask our favorite sellers five easy questions!

This week's seller of the week is Hobo Hub Works! He came out of the gate strong, already selling a Moots Vamoots and a Kogswell that seemed to get everyone's attention on The Path Less Pedaled. That Surly Pacer is a steal and I'm seriously tempted by this Kona Kaboom!

How did you get into bikes?

In high-school I dabbled in bikes when the “Fixie” stuff was popular. Got a job at a outdoors store and it morphed into a bike shop over the years, and so did my love for all things bikes. Went on to start a shop in Florida and after three years sold it and moved to St. Louis where 90s MTBs have taken over my life.

What bike do you ride the most?

My Trek 7000 that I built out with a stridsland fork and chainring, Paul brakes, dynamo and all sorts of fun bits.

What is your favorite bike ride?

Anything on dirt with good people.

Campy or Shimano?

Vintage Shimano!

Any big plans for the next year?

Nothing much, would love to take a trip and do the Nutmeg Nor’Easter

Our Bellingham Studios just released a new video - how to create a listing in 60 seconds. It's that easy. Let us know in the comments if you'd like to see any features or enhancements!

We intentionally designed the BikeList home page to be like Instagram when viewing from a mobile device. You would scroll through and see big pictures of the latest bikes, parts, and accessories add to the site. Kind of like a treasure hunt.

When we first launched we were concerned that the home page would not change much due to lack of listings, so we displayed everything. This is no longer a concern. Now we sometimes get too many great listings added all at once! A homepage takeover.

So, we made a change today to show the latest bikes, then the latest frames, parts, and accessories. We even added the latest blog posts from me and Rob at the very bottom.

Like it? Hate it? Leave a comment below.

The 1989 Specialized Rock Combo build kit listed on BikeList yesterday got me thinking about the evolution of "gravel" riding in this country.



I grew up in Palo Alto and worked at Palo Alto Bicycles from 1985 to 1990. This was a big Jobst Brandt era and all the cool kids rode their road bikes in the dirt. Here's a classic pic of Jobst on the washed out section of Alpine Road--we used to hit this dirt road on our road bikes several times per week, which would connect us into a network of other paved and dirt roads between Palo Alto and the ocean.



BTW, there is a new book coming out on Jobst. Check it out!

Back then you'd still see drop bars in mountain bike races. Here's my good buddy Dave Mac racing at the 1985 NORBA Nationals (pic via Road Bike Action). I wonder what ever happened to that pink Specialized?



So the whole gravel thing isn't really that "new" is it? The more things change, the more they stay the same?

Right now my "gravel" bike is an old IndyFab Planet Cross. But I'm planning to build up a new Ritchey Outback in the next few months. Sure, the drivetrain, brakes and tires are gonna be a lot better than what we had in the 80s, but the spirit is the same!

Shop gravel bikes on BikeList!

Feeling retro? Shop vintage on BikeList!

You might be wondering: what's up with all of the womens cycling shoes on BikeList today? Let me explain.



Our friends at the non-profit Pedal It Forward in Northwest Arkansas collect, refurbish, then distribute free or low-cost bicycles to folks who can’t afford them. It's a great cause.

They sometimes get items that are a little tricky to distribute through their program. Things like high end road bikes, accessories, and even cycling new shoes. That's why we have the BikeList non-profit program for organizations like Pedal It Foward. We waive our seller fees for these non-profits and help promote their listings.

Know of any non-profits with items to unload? Send them our way!

Also, give Pedal It Forward a hand and check out their listings.

This week's Seller of the Week is Crimson Stallion Cycle Supply! We met these guys down at CABDA two weeks ago and they started selling on BikeList last week! They are a company of four cyclists that have been selling online since 2011 and have a combined 100 years of experience in the bike biz (from wholesale to retail). All of them ride for fun and also commute by bike regularly. Answers are from Ron (the owner) pictured below! Be sure to check out their cool listings from these Dura Ace R9100 cranks to this Rasta Marin Muirwoods frame!

How did you get into bikes?

I got into bikes at a very young age. I have always loved to ride rather than drive. I have evolved from putting bikes together just to make it work, to being very particular to what components are “allowed” go into one of my builds. Even if I am not riding, I find myself nerding out on bikes I see around town. My current collection has grown to an unreasonable amount. “The right amount of bikes is always one more than you own!”

What bike do you ride the most?

I am a big proponent of the 90’s 26” bike scene at the moment! The bike I currently ride the most is my 90s Mt. Shasta Tempest MTB. These are a small bit of 90’s GT history - Mt Shasta existed as a sub brand of GT. This bike is currently set up on a 1x10 Shimano Deore drivetrain, 880mm wide custom riser bars, and Panaracer Smoke and Dart gumwall tires. It even came stock with a GT seatpost and GT stamped fork! The frame has an amazing brushed aluminum finish.

What is your favorite bike ride?

My favorite type of bike ride is one that has no plan. While it is definitely nice to have a predetermined route, I find myself enjoying a ride that includes new scenery, good weather, and lots of dirt! There are so many areas to explore here in Southern California - we are spoiled with such amazing weather and natural sights.

Campy or Shimano?

While Campy has its place in new and classic builds, it can be funky! Odd standards, compatibility, availability seem to be challenging. However, you cannot deny its class and quality. I am a big fan of Shimano, and always have been! It is very easy to work with, great quality across the board, and parts are easy to replace. Compatibility amongst different generations is always a plus!

Any big plans for the next year?

Plans for the next year are to ride more, get lost in adventure and spread positivity on all levels. I am inspiring waves and smiles on the paths and trails. Another good goal would be to clear out bikes and bike parts to free up some space!

Russ invited Rob onto a livestream on The Path Less Pedaled to talk about bikes, BikeList, bike shops and buying and selling online. It was a total blast! Check it out!

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