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1994 Clark-Kent 650c Road

Pat Clark and Dean Kent started their eponymous bike company in Denver, CO making steel bikes but would eventually become known as master fabricators of titanium.  Despite offering an array of complex models and even dabbling in bonded metal matrix composites, Clark-Kent remained a custom builder answering the needs of high-performance cyclists often with special requirements.  This small 44 cm road bike was built with 650c wheels to accommodate a strong rider of small stature.  To achieve a short 51 cm top tube without the rider's foot contacting the front wheel required the seat tube to have a steep angle of about 78 degrees.  This geometry was well suited to the triathlons for which the bike was used.  The bike features components from two Denver-area manufactures: Sampson pedals and bottom bracket, and Ariel cartridge bearing hubs.

The Build

Year: 1994
S/N: Q202
Frame: Clark Kent 650c
Fork: SR Sakae Litage FX 650c
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Stem: Salsa Moto
Headset: Shimano Ultegra 600 Cartridge Bearing
Bottom Bracket: Sampson Stratics Titanium
Handlebar: Nitto Olympiade 115
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 600
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sante
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 600
Brake Levers: Shimano Aero
Front Brake: Shimano Ultregra 600
Rear Brake: Shimano Ultegra 600
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 600
Chainrings: Shimano 39-46
Pedals: Sampson Stratics Titanium
Hubs: Ariel / Shimano Deore XT 737
Rims: Mavic Open 4 CD
Tires: Michelin Pro Race 650c
Wheel QR: Shimano Deore XT
Seatpost: Kalloy
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Bar Tape: Deda Cork
Cogs: Shimano Ultegra
Chain: Shimano HG
Bottle Cage: Velocity Velocage
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