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dbphotos · 1 January 2012, 11:18 AM

I picked up a vintage (1981) custom built Klein Team Super bike. I have the original build sheet and a post card from Gary Klein's office giving some brief information on the bike. According to the post card, this was one of Gary Klein's first frames he built for sale and was either in 1981 or earlier.

I have uploaded several photos on my flickr account for details. Many of the parts are as listed on the original builder's checklist, but several have been replaced, probably in the 1990's, i.e. front hub, wheels, seat, etc.

The bike is extremely light by 1980's standards and is not painted, but polished Aluminum Magnesium alloy. Apparently the frame has Boron fiber reinforcements as well. I have lots of original paperwork that came with the bike, including period advertising, original catalog and brochure.

I cannot find any information on this exact frame on the internet and am wondering if any bike aficionados might have more information on this. From what I can gather it is extremely rare.

I purchased it as a beautiful piece of art to hang, but am curious about more details.

Check out all the images here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dbphoto...7628656324301/

And, here are a couple of photos:

Kevin.S · 1 January 2012, 12:15 PM

That frame is a thing of beauty !!

GradyPhilpott · 1 January 2012, 12:25 PM

It certainly is a work of art.

Congratulations.

blackmsport · 1 January 2012, 01:15 PM

very nice

Like it

77T · 1 January 2012, 02:08 PM

First - I am no expert but as bike memorabilia it is a nice item - it's collectible value would be tied more to its provenance than its technology. It is beautiful, though.

If you don't get many hits from TRF, maybe hunt through the assorted knowledge base at this place> http://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php

CashGap · 1 January 2012, 02:10 PM

I know nothing about bikes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbphotos

I purchased it as a beautiful piece of art to hang...

I would have done the same thing!!! Wow that frame is nice!

threemonkeys · 1 January 2012, 05:29 PM

That's quite the looker.

Dan Pierce · 1 January 2012, 05:39 PM

I know nothing about it other than it is beautiful.

dP

matt4hand · 2 January 2012, 12:05 AM

Very Very nice! I used to road bike a lot. I've had many classics and you're s is a KNOCK OUT!!!!!!!

Route 66 · 2 January 2012, 01:25 AM

That is one pretty bike!

Lisa · 2 January 2012, 01:41 AM

You're lucky to have so much of the original papers for this bike! Have you considered contacting Klein?

dysondiver · 2 January 2012, 02:10 AM

it looks nice , i know nothing about bikes , i also like the flat looking carbon fiber ones , they look sweet as well.

btrue · 2 January 2012, 02:12 AM

Hi. Could you post some of the information you have on this bike? There are a few things that don't quite add up with the description. Also, is this frame spaced for a 120mm rear?

dbphotos · 2 January 2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btrue

Hi. Could you post some of the information you have on this bike? There are a few things that don't quite add up with the description. Also, is this frame spaced for a 120mm rear?

I am no bike expert, so how do I measure correctly to give you the answer about 120mm? From which point to which point?

Here are a couple of the documents.

JasoninDenver · 3 January 2012, 02:58 AM

Interesting find.

It seems to have been stripped at some point, correct??

You might have some interest from the manufacturer (now owned by Trek???).

Otherwise, the previous poster asking about 120mm spacing is bang on. That frame would make a spectacular single speed ride.

dbphotos · 8 January 2012, 03:31 PM

I have been able to briefly speak with the designer and builder, Gary Klein, and this is a very early model Team Super. It did not come stripped and polished, that was done at some point by the owner. As I had figured several of the parts have been replaced.

I guess I have a pretty rare frame, so if I evern need money for another watch... :-)

Thanks for the feedback and comments.

JasoninDenver · 9 January 2012, 12:51 AM

just speaking with Gary Klein must have been a treat.

Lion · 9 January 2012, 01:25 AM

What a great looking bike with so much history.....cool find!!!

Richardquattro · 10 January 2012, 06:26 PM

Definatly for the dining room wall.

1 January 2012, 11:18 AM	#1
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	Attn: Bike Experts - I need your brain! I picked up a vintage (1981) custom built Klein Team Super bike. I have the original build sheet and a post card from Gary Klein's office giving some brief information on the bike. According to the post card, this was one of Gary Klein's first frames he built for sale and was either in 1981 or earlier. I have uploaded several photos on my flickr account for details. Many of the parts are as listed on the original builder's checklist, but several have been replaced, probably in the 1990's, i.e. front hub, wheels, seat, etc. The bike is extremely light by 1980's standards and is not painted, but polished Aluminum Magnesium alloy. Apparently the frame has Boron fiber reinforcements as well. I have lots of original paperwork that came with the bike, including period advertising, original catalog and brochure. I cannot find any information on this exact frame on the internet and am wondering if any bike aficionados might have more information on this. From what I can gather it is extremely rare. I purchased it as a beautiful piece of art to hang, but am curious about more details. Check out all the images here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dbphoto...7628656324301/ And, here are a couple of photos: __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

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JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,120	Interesting find. It seems to have been stripped at some point, correct?? You might have some interest from the manufacturer (now owned by Trek???). Otherwise, the previous poster asking about 120mm spacing is bang on. That frame would make a spectacular single speed ride. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

1 January 2012, 12:15 PM	#2
Kevin.S "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,371	That frame is a thing of beauty !!

1 January 2012, 01:15 PM	#4
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	very nice Like it

1 January 2012, 05:29 PM	#7
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	That's quite the looker.

2 January 2012, 12:05 AM	#9
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Very Very nice! I used to road bike a lot. I've had many classics and you're s is a KNOCK OUT!!!!!!!

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Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	That is one pretty bike!

2 January 2012, 01:41 AM	#11
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	You're lucky to have so much of the original papers for this bike! Have you considered contacting Klein?

2 January 2012, 02:10 AM	#12
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	it looks nice , i know nothing about bikes , i also like the flat looking carbon fiber ones , they look sweet as well.

2 January 2012, 02:12 AM	#13
btrue Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Bill Location: Indianapolis Watch: GMT IIC; PAM 005 Posts: 244	Hi. Could you post some of the information you have on this bike? There are a few things that don't quite add up with the description. Also, is this frame spaced for a 120mm rear?

8 January 2012, 03:31 PM	#16
dbphotos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: David Location: Texas Watch: your 6! Posts: 898	I have been able to briefly speak with the designer and builder, Gary Klein, and this is a very early model Team Super. It did not come stripped and polished, that was done at some point by the owner. As I had figured several of the parts have been replaced. I guess I have a pretty rare frame, so if I evern need money for another watch... :-) Thanks for the feedback and comments. __________________ www.DavidBailey.com Rolex DD YG 18238 \| Rolex 1675 Pepsi \| Rolex 14060 \| Rolex Vintage 6694 \| Rolex TT 16013 \| Tudor Tiger 79280P on Shark strap \| a whole bunch of misc watches

9 January 2012, 12:51 AM	#17
JasoninDenver 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,120	just speaking with Gary Klein must have been a treat. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

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Richardquattro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Inverness, Scot. Watch: Rolex 16030 Posts: 170	Definatly for the dining room wall.

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