Description
- Frame: Reynolds 853 CroMo Main Tubing with a few chips on the paint (See Pictures). The Frame has been cleaned, polished, and coated with Lithium Auto Care ceramic coating.
- Fork: Lemond (Trek Icon) Carbon/Alloy Steerer, 1″ Aero crown
- Tire Clearance: Up to 25c tire. Posable 28c, depending on tire brand and wheel/rim diameter.
- Fork Drop-Out Spacing: 100mm
- Rear Drop-Out Spacing: 130mm
- Front Derailleur: 31.8 di
- BB shell: 68mm Shell, clean threads
- Headset: 1″ Threaded
- Stem: Profile Designs 80mm
- Seat Post size: Kalloy Alloy 27.2
- Bars: Cinelli 38cm
Inventory number: 030100 LEMBUE
Industry Description:
The 1999 LeMond Buenos Aires is a “Great Reset” survivor’s dream, prized for its Reynolds 853 air-hardened steel main triangle. In 2026, where the “Utility Era” prioritizes durability and ride quality, this bike remains a benchmark for the “Steel is Real” philosophy. Unlike standard chromoly, Reynolds 853 actually gains strength at the weld points during air-cooling, allowing for thinner tube walls that produce the legendary “zingy” and compliant ride. With Greg LeMond’s signature geometry—a longer top tube and a slacker seat angle—the Buenos Aires is a stable, non-twitchy climber that excels at high-speed descents. In the current market of expensive carbon, a well-maintained 1999 Buenos Aires offers a pro-level ride for the price of a mid-tier wheelset, provided the original Icon Carbon fork is still structurally sound.
- A) Seat Tube: 47cm Center to Center Top Tube
- B) Effective Seat Tube: 50cm
- C) Effective Top Tube: 51cm
- D) Top Tube: 51cm
- E) Wheel Base: 96.5cm
- F) Standover Height to Top Tube: 29 1/4″ 74 cm
- G) Head Tube: 8.5cm
- H) Reach: 38cm
- I) Stack: 50cm
Note: Measurements can be .5 +/-
A little about the seller: I’ve been in the cycling industry for more than 30 years (I know, that makes me old!). I’ve been a professional bicycle mechanic for most of those years, including working locally at Lee’s Cyclery before they became Trek Stores. Now I work from home as a Customer Success Manager for a software team. But I still love fixing up and working on bikes, and riding them too! Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. No warranties or refunds are provided. The bikes are sold as-is. But It includes follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days if sold locally.
Shipping information: I ship UPS Ground, and the bike is disassembled. It will be packed very well, but if you see any damage to the box or bike, keep the box and packing material, plus take pictures. I do insure all bikes that are shipped and require a signature. In addition, if shipped out of Colorado, there is no Sales Tax. Colorado customers, try to buy Local. Info below:
For Local Purchases Only:
If you’re local to Loveland, Colorado, it is highly recommended to come to check it out in person.
Purchase from me with peace of mind. Not only can you trust my years of experience, but I will also fit you for the bike and provide any mechanical insight at the time of purchase. The bikes are sold as-is. No warranties or refunds, provided. But it INCLUDES follow-up minor adjustments and fitting if needed within the first 30 days.
