Proteus Century, built 1978 Top Tube 21-inches Reynolds 531 Dark Emerald Green (pearl/metallic finish). Factory painted. SunTour Cyclone front/rear derailleur SunTour bar end shifters SR Road Champion handlebars/seat post Cinelli Milano stem DiaCompe brakes Tange Seiki Levin headset Sugino crankset Rigida wheelset Ideale Leather saddle
* Rear drop-outs horizontal; good for single-speed * Always stored in the garage/house. * Condition is good: some paint wear, can see red base coat through green in places and decal on seat tube shows wear *Beautifully detailed lugging as shown on Classic Rendezouos web site.
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/
This bike was built in 1978. I am the original owner. It has not been wrecked. I rode the Proteus and a 1972 Peugeot off/on from that time until the mid-1990s. Last time the Proteus was ridden was 1992 to 1995. Selling bike now because I realize that there's probably a collector/enthusiast/mechanic out there who can give it better care/attention and maybe even ride it :-).
If interested in photos, will send off-list.
Jill Ackerman
Austin, Texas