Originally Posted by CV-6
Some may not consider this a catch as there will have to be repair work done. But for the price, I think it is a deal. Considering a custom rising sun paint scheme for it. If not, will go with some other color than it is currently. Current plans are Superbe Pro crankset and derailleurs, DiaCompe NGC 400 brakes and DiaCompe aero levers, probably Suntour Sprint hubs with Araya aero rims (possible Superbe hubs), Nitto bars and stem.
That's a nice catch.
Just beware of ever selling it to a die-hard young fixie*. They may chisel off the naughty bits for sex appeal. 3Rensho frames are next to Godly in that crowd.
What was the price, by the way, if it's not too brazen to ask?
*apologies to die-hard fixed gear enthusiasts who engage in this practice. In my humblest of opinions, it's like cutting the knees off of one of Waterhouse's lovely vixens to make the painting smaller.