Originally Posted by
the_don
they are nice frames.
my friend got one ordered from bic camera in tokyo, i have ridden it, it's smooth and looks great.
it's cheaper to buy from a shop in japan, about $800 new, but i guess you have to pay shipping and cover commission charges.
I have heard( I may be completely wrong) that the people that can order these bikes for you in japan do not speak English. So it is nearly impossible to get them to sell one to you. Also if they do have stock its very low and most bikes need to be custom ordered, which would not be a problem since you need to wait for shipping anyways. I have always admired these frames, I just wish they were easier to come by.