Originally Posted by
striknein
That kabuki needs Hoshi blades.
Box section rims and conventional spokes all the way on this machine... have the original catalogue pictures and want it to be looking as close to original as possible and still be bomb proof.
It seems to have been built for 630 rims (70's Japanese set up for lots of bikes) and the Ukai rims are just that... checked the clearance with a 700:23 and there is still a huge gap between the wheel and seat tube with the axle at the halfway point, the 630's should close that up nicely.
I have some really nice 27 by 1 inch Panaracer racing tyres (NOS) here so won't be at a loss for good quality rubber for a very long time.
Went with the Dura Ace pedals... they are so insanely slick.