1987 Ibis Custom #418
The Ibis Custom model allowed purchasers to select from various options, including fork style, brake configuration, paint, and of course fit. This rather large 21 inch frame has a relatively short toptube of only 22.25 inches. However, the compact toptube is offset by a gargantuan stem with a 165 mm extension. Compensating for the stem is a Specialized Alloy X-3 handlebar with 18 degrees of sweep, bringing the final hand position more in line with a 130 mm stem. It appears that the stem was built with this handlebar in mind, since they are both a somewhat unique 26.0 mm clamping diameter. This Custom has a relatively muted paint scheme compared to the exotic fades with long transitions found on some Ibis bikes. The fork is a Type II, as designed by Charlie Cunningham and built by Ibis, although it doesn't make use of the Rollercam brake that Charlie also designed.
The Build
Year: 1987
S/N: 418 Frame: Ibis Custom Fork: Ibis Type II Stem: Ibis Direct Mount Headset: Specialized Sealed Bearing Bottom Bracket: Shimano Deore XT M730 Handlebar: Specialized Alloy X-3 Shifters: Shimano Deore XT M730 Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M730 Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT M730 Brake Levers: Dia Compe 183 Front Brake: Shimano Deore XT M732 cantilever Rear Brake: Shimano Deore XT M730 U-brake Crankset: Specialized Touring Chainrings: Specialized 26-36-46 Pedals: Shimano Deore XT M730 Hubs: Shimano Deore XT M730 Rims: Araya RM-20 Tires: Specialized Ground Control / Extreme 1.95 Wheel QR: Shimano Deore XT Seatpost: Strong Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo Seatpost QR: Shimano Deore XT Grips: Ritchey True Grips Cogs: Shimano Deore XT UG Chain: Sachs-Sedis |
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