Hi all, I am new to the forum. I am not sure if this is the right place for me just yet, you all have such nice vintage bikes. I seem to be more into a resto-mod kinda thing. This is my 1983 Sanwa 700. All chromoly, tange #2 double butted tubing. 69cm (27 inch) frame. As my username implies, I am a bit of a clydesdale, at 6'7" and 230lbs. I am worried the tange #2 tubing is going to wilt under the pressure, but giving a good go..

The Sanwa is surprisingly good. I picked it up on craigslist for $90. I bought it for the frame only, thinking I would strip everything, but the old parts are really of such high quality its hard to get rid of them. Suntour componants, sugino cranks... really an impressive bike. The original wheels spun much better than the current 700c wheels I had ready to go on it. Granted my newer wheels are not "good", but I was surprised how significantly better the 30 year old wheels were. I currently have a Shimano Nexus 7 internal hub laced to a 700c rear wheel (and 35c tire). I like the hub quite a bit, but am considering putting a single cog on the old wheel to make single speed, just so I can use the older nice wheel.

Anyhow, I seem to be able to ramble on about this bike and that is why I am looking to join a forum. Hopefully you all will be more interested than my so far very patient wife.