The lustrous blue paint has a clear coat with metallic highlights embedded. Experience the best in road biking with this high-quality Burley road bike, featuring a durable platinum OX steel frame made in the USA and a Shimano Ultrgra 20-speed shifting and brakeing system. With a 56 cm frame size, this bike is perfect for avid riders seeking a smooth, efficient ride. The Shimano Ultegra hubs carry Continental gator skin 700x25 tires on Mavic open pro rims, laced with double-butted stainless spokes. Whether you're hitting the trails or the pavement, this bike is sure to exceed your expectations. From the powerful performance to the sleek design, this bike is a top choice for serious cyclists. With Burley's reputation for quality and durability, you can trust that this road bike will last for years to come. So why wait? Invest in your biking passion today with this incredible Burley road bike. You can't buy a new one. They stopped bike production in 2006 when the cooperative sold out to a private owner. I just bought this beautiful bike from the original owner who rode it a lot when he first got it in California across the Golden gate bridge but hasn't used it much since moving East. I recommend it for riders from 5'10 to 6 ft tall since I find it a little large for me because I'm 5 ft 9 in. This true temper o x Platinum chromoly steel is like the Reynolds 853 air hardened steel and the Columbus ox steel. The quality is such that lugs are no longer needed. Many top-of-the-line American builders use this steel including Independent Fabrications, Jamis, Serotta, Waterford, Chance, Salsa, Surly and Trek.