Originally Posted by
NVFlinch
Serial# WE17 580 (on two lines) = 17,580th frame produced in 1985 for the US market?
Headset Campagnolo
Friction shifters Campagnolo
Rear Derailleur Campagnolo, no marks except on bolt head and pulley wheels
Front Der. ?? not marked
Tange 2 Cromo double butted sticker on seat tube near top
Sticker on seat tube above bottom bracket "Japan"
Brakes
Rear Dia Comp code 1285B
Front Dia Comp code 1085B
Decal on lower left stay "Handcrafted by Kawamura"
Decal on downtube above bottom bracket "Race/Sport Frame Geometery"
Sugino crankset, 175mm arms
Handlebars "Winpipta"
Stem aftermarket
Seatpost aftermarket
Saddle aftermarket
Rims Arraya 700c
Just bought it off Craigslist. The bike needs cleaning and new tires, but otherwise OK. Been in storage for many years.
One thing I can't figure is the Campy shifters/headset/derailleur. Were those options/standard, or has someone upgraded later? Will get pics when I can.
Should read, "Handlebars "Winpista"
Frame size BB to center top tube 22.5" (57 cm). top tube 23" (58cm).
Visited Bike Project recycled parts store today, and bike is now shod w new tread. Runs great - smoooooth. Total weight w 700cx28mm tires is 25 lbs 9 oz.
Future possibilities include changing rear hub to cassette 9 speed, 2x9 crankset, Shimano 105 brakes, better levers (brifters?). NOT making one of those fixies: the abominable sin that requires roasting the owner in hell, real close to the vintage furnace! Flame off (Oooo, I made a pun)