They are beautiful frames to work with and even stock, they are spec'd out really well.

The older sister is an even nicer bike...I have probably logged at least 10,000 km on this bike since I got it some years ago and it was my winter bike until she got too pretty.

This bike has a nicer frame (lighter), much nicer hand built wheels, aero levers (which really improve braking), and faster rolling Schwalbe Marathon tyres. I took it on a fixed century ride last fall to the amazement of some of my co-riders and I think I pulled / led for at least 75% of the ride as we had some weaker riders who were struggling with the wind and weather.


1987 Kuwahara Cascade - fixed gear conversion