Originally Posted by Jonathan Hanson

I bought this Sekai 2500 Grandtour new in 1977, when its $229 price tag was the outer limits of my budget. It was daily transportation for years, survived being stolen and recovered, and I passed it on to my brother when he needed a bicycle. After he stored it for years I got it back and decided to update it into a jive randonneur. I converted the wheels to 700C from 27", added hammered fenders, centerpull brakes, and a front Berthoud bag. Riding it frequently again today, and still enjoying it!