1986 Vitus 979 - Sean Kelly - KAS
Style | A truly iconic bike as ridden by the legendary rider Sean Kelly of Ireland. In 1986 Kelly ruled the classics and was ranked the Worlds No 1 rider. Here is a true recreation of the iconic Vitus 979 that Kelly rode under the legendary manager Jean Gribaldi. This frame dates from 1986 and is finished in the original classic Platinum Blue with a full Mavic SSC group just as it would have been back on the cobbles of the Paris Roubaix. This is the actual Bike featured in the GCN Film Reuniting Sean Kelly with his old bikes. |
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Frame | Vitus 979 duralinox Bonded Aluminium 2nd Generation with Grub Screw Seat bolt. |
Forks | Vitus 979 Duralinox |
Rear Derailleur | Mavic 851 SSC |
Front Derailleur | Mavic 860 SSC - clip on |
Shifters | Mavic SSC Downtube (Simplex retro friction) |
Chainset | Mavic 630 SSC - Anodised Rings |
Bottom Bracket | Mavic 610 Cartridge |
Chain | Sedis Sport |
Freewheel | 7 speed Corn Cob |
Headset | Mavic 310 |
Stem | Mavic 370 |
Handlebars | Mavic 350 - Criterium bend |
Front Brake | Mavic SSC (Modolo) |
Rear Brake | Mavic SSC (Modolo) |
Brake Levers | Mavic SCC - Gum Hoods (Modolo) |
Rims | Mavic SSC Tubular - Service Course |
Front Hub | Mavic 1986 SSC (As used on Team Bikes) |
Rear Hub | Mavic |
Spokes | 32 |
Tyres | Tubular |
Saddle | Reydel GTI Black |
Seatpost | Rubis 25mm |
Pedals | Mavic 640 SSC, Christophe Steel Toe Clips, Binda Straps |
Grips | White Bennotto Textured |
Miscellaneous | TA Bottle Cage |
Wheel Size | 700 |
Gearing | 2x7 |
As with any product, specification is subject to change without prior notification. You are advised to confirm current specification before buying.