Originally Posted by
fender1
Probably just an "experience bias" on my part. Most of the Japanese bikes of this era I have encountered have been inconsistent in their design/execution. Seems as if this one is not to be lumped into to that group.
As I recall there were a few quality control problems. The wheels were laced x3 with spokes that were too long. I used the same spokes to lace it up x4. But the design of the frame is very sound; it is as if it were designed for 650B or maybe 650A.