Budnitz Bicycles, 2013 Model No.3, Honey Edition, Black w/Titanium Fork

Description: Rare chance to own a collectable. Built by Paul Budnitz, best known for inventing Kidrobot toys. This 2013 premium 'city' bike by Budnitz Bicycles Model No.3 Honey Edition, is a special edition handmade steel bicycle featuring top-end titanium components paired with classic honey-leather details and cream tires. Paul's modern take on vintage Dutch bikes. Since the cessation of operations of Budnitz Bicycles in 2020, this is now a collectors item. Fun fact: The Budnitz No. 3 Honey is David Byrne's ride of choice—he rode one to the 2023 NY Met Gala! “Budnitz Bicycles new No.3 Honey Edition continues our commitment to building only the most elegant, lightest, and fastest city bicycles in the world,” — says founder Paul Budnitz. “Our bicycles are works of art, and like classic automobiles, they function immaculately.”Produced by hand in small runs, the Budnitz Model No.3 Honey Special Edition is a lightning fast gloss-black steel & titanium commuting bicycle featuring some of the best components in the world, many taken from top-end race bikes. The big 29-inch wheels and clean lines of No.3 make it the ultimate city bicycle, very fast with an incredibly smooth ride and stunning elegance.Model No.3 incorporates Budnitz’ trademark split-tube cantilever frame, optimized to absorb road shock and provide a quick, responsive ride in a city environment. They also a feature silent and clean Gates Carbon belts instead of chain as well as titanium badges, handlebar, seatpost, and many other parts.This model with titanium fork and German ABUS lock netted out over $4,100 new. It is very lightly used, and in practically mint condition. Here's an independent review: https://www.thecoolector.com/budnitz-model-no-3-bicycle/Further specifications:No. 3 Honey Special Edition from Budnitz Bicycles pays tribute to classic vintage Dutch constructions, adding large 29-inch German retro cream tires for the perfect package. Shock absorption is enhanced with a lightweight No. 3 cantilever steel frame, and a clean carbon belt-drive offers single speed or 11-speed internal transmission. The bike is then beautifully finished in gloss black, with a honey-leather Brooks titanium saddle and matching leather grips. Fitted with custom Budnitz front fork. Handmade in the USA with parts by Chris King, Velocity, Thomson and Paul CompBrand – BudnitzModel – No. 3 steelFrame – 4130 CroMoly steelSize – Fits Riders 5' 5" - 6' 2"Weight – 25 lbs 15 ozFork – Budnitz TitaniumBrakes – TRP Spyke, Disc Brakes - MechanicalCrankset – Budnitz Alloy, 50t, 175 mmHub – 11-speed Alfine hub (from Shimano)Seat – BrooksCassette – Gates Carbon Drive, 1spd, 20tChain – Gates Carbon DriveHandlebar – Budnitz Titanium, 780 mmStem – Budnitz Alloy 31.8 mm x 100mm, 7°Seatpost – Budnitz Titanium, 27.2mmFront Tire – Schwalbe Big Apple, 700C x 2.0"Rear Tire – Schwalbe Big Apple, 700C x 2.0" Shipping: Shipping cost on this listing is ONLY an estimate. Bikeflights.com is the preferred and (I think) best shipping method. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Cost can be estimated on Bikeflights.com once the shipping address is determined. Example: From SF-Bay Area to New York City is approx. $250.00 (including insurance). The seller is available for a scheduled local pickup.

Price: 3150 USD

Location: Emeryville, California

End Time: 2024-12-01T02:00:01.000Z

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