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Old 11-02-12 | 02:54 PM
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert

Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more

Picked up two near twins today: an American Eagle Semi Pro, and a Nishiki Competition. My guess is the Competition is a 1974 (KS 284672), while the Semi Pro is either 1972 or 1973 (KS 161175). Very similar builds: DB cromoly frames, Suntour barcons, center pull brakes, etc. The Semi Pro has some really neat (to me) high flange Sunshine hubs, even though the front rim appears to be a replacement (steel).

Sugino cranksets date codes are February 1972 and May 1974. Suntour RD date code are March 1972 and April 1975.











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