This Speedvagen was delivered as a complete bike from Vanilla in December of 2012. The frame is virtually flawless with no scratches or dents. There is a small paint chip on the front derailleur hanger (see photos) and has been ridden 8,300km's.
Included are
•Speedvagen Road Frame - Size 56cm with Overt paint scheme in "Hot Pank"
•Enve 1.0 carbon fork
•Enve Carbon Seatpost Head. Hardware for standard and oversized rails included.
•Pro Stealth Evo bar/stem 42cm bar / 120cm stem (with custom Garmin mount included)
•Chris King Threadless Headset
•Shimano SM-BTR2 Di2 Internal Battery (mounted to the Speedvagen seatpost cap)
•$1800 paint/decal upgrade
This is an electronic only bike, and will not accept a mechanical groupset. 2012 Speedvagen's were internally wired for Di2, but took an external battery. This frame has been upgraded to accommodate an internal battery, but due to the internal drilling, will still need an external junction box (Shimano SM-JC40) on the outside of the BB shell. It will not accept a Shimano SM-JC41 junction box.
I read about Sacha White, the owner and frame builder at Vanilla and Speedvagen Bicycles, in Forbes Magazine and went to NAHBS (North American Handmade Bicycle Show) in 2009 to meet him. After talking with in person and seeing the bikes I bought my first Speedvagen. As someone who attends bike shows and collects handmade bicycles I have never seen finer bicycles or met kinder more knowledgable builders than Sacha and guys that work with him.
Please note that the wheel set is not included in this auction. The wheels are painted to match and available for $1500.
Please see my feedback and bid with confidence.