Touring - ever heard of a Katakura "Silk"

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rollotheclown

05-11-06, 09:18 PM

older Japanese bike, saw one on a local ad, just curious if its ever popped up on anyone's radar as anything interesting? is it really a touring bike? decent frame? worth as a overhaul project?

thanks
Rollo

USAZorro

05-11-06, 09:55 PM

I've heard of them. From what I've heard, they are nicely made frames. I can't say that I recall what their geometry was though.

ink1373

05-12-06, 08:15 AM

as if we don't know you're talking about the one on ebay with the nice low BIN.

i say go for it.

rollotheclown

05-12-06, 08:27 AM

uh, yeah. that'd be the one...