The 1997 Bilenky Midlands 853 is a 25 pound a touring bike with a steel frame. The frame has a custom finish. The Midlands 853 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $2,495 brand new. The Midlands 853 is fully rigid.
Components
The Midlands 853 comes with various touring bike components, including a Cinelli 1 A stem, a Shimano Deore XT headset and bar-end Shimano shifters.
Drivetrain
The Midlands 853 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR SGS derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Continental Super Sport tires (622mm x 28mm) and Mavic T rims.