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1986 Charlie Cunningham Cyclocross #002

Charlie Cunningham built this cyclocross bike for team rider Todd DeAngelis to compete in a series of races in 1986.  After some racing success, the bike was returned to Charlie and given to team rider Tracy Smith for training and racing.  Tracy brought the bike to Crested Butte, Colorado, where it was used for many years for dirt road riding.  The bike later served as inspiration for pioneers Wes Williams and Don Cook to pursue 29 inch wheels, which started out by outfitting cross bikes with Panaracer Smoke 700c tires.  The bike had seen some rough years, but recently the original fork was reunited with the frame and a complete restoration was undertaken.  It's safe to say that this was a bike that was way ahead of it's time.

More information about Charlie Cunningham bicycles can be found on the Charlie Cunningham Photo Archive page.

The Build

Year: 1986
S/N: #002
Frame: Cunningham Cyclocross
Fork: Cunningham Type IV
Stem:  Cinelli 1A
Headset: Edco Competition
Bottom Bracket: Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar: Modified Cinelli Giro D'Italia 64-42
Shifters: Suntour Barcon friction
Front Derailleur: Suntour Cyclone M-II
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 600 SIS
Brake Levers: Shimano Dura Ace 7400
Front Brake: Mafac Tandem Cantilever
Rear Brake: Mafac Tandem Cantilever
Crankset: Specialized Touring
Chainrings: Specialized 36-46
Pedals: Suntour Superbe w/ Cinelli Alloy Clips
Hubs: Cunningham Modifed Hi-E
Rims: Mavic MA40
Tires: Specialized Tri-Cross 35C
Wheel QR: Pino Morroni Titanium
Seatpost: TD Fixed Angle
Saddle: Cinelli Unicanitor
Bar Tape: Velox
Chain: Sedis
Cogs: Shimano 600 Freewheel
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