1980 Breezer Series II, #13
This 1980 Breezer Series II is owned by Scot Nicol, the founder of Ibis Cycles. Scot spent years riding 'paper boy' bikes in his youth and by 1976 had modified a 1947 Schwinn Excelsior to have gears and cantilever brakes. Scot attended the 1980 Pearl Pass Tour in Crested Butte, CO on one of his "clunker bike" creations. Scot would eventually go on to apprentice with Joe Breeze and Charlie Cunningham and learn the finer points of bicycle frame construction. During that time, Scot ended up with this Breezer, and soon after was inspired to build his own frames starting in Mendocino, CA. This bike now resides at the Ibis bicycle museum at their current headquarters in Santa Cruz, CA.
More information can be found on the Breezer Photo Archive page.
More information can be found on the Breezer Photo Archive page.
The Build
Year: 1980
S/N: J.B. B.80.13 Frame: Breezer Series II Fork: Breezer Series II Stem: Cinelli 1A w/ Milano Logo Headset: Campagnolo Record Bottom Bracket: Phil Wood Handlebar: Specialized Alloy Riser Shifters: Suntour Mighty Click Front Derailleur: Suntour VX Rear Derailleur: Suntour Cyclone GT Brake Levers: Magura Motorcycle "Shortie" Front Brake: Mafac Tandem Rear Brake: Mafac Tandem Crankset: T.A. Specialties Chainrings: T. A. Specialties 32-44 Pedals: KKT Lightning Hubs: Phil Wood Cartridge Bearing Rims: Ukai 26 x 2.125 Tires: Replica Snake Belly 26 x 2.125 Wheel QR: Campagnolo Super Record Seatpost: Modified SR Laprade Seatpost QR: Suntour Saddle: Brooks B-72 with Breezer Seat Sandwich Grips: Magura Pow-R-Grip Cogs: Suntour Winner Freewheel 13-30 Chain: Regina Record |
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