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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
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Chain: Sachs-Sedis
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