The "Show off your Japanese bike." thread
02-06-11, 07:29 AM
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Nashbar Toure
I was doing a little research on mine and I came across this site. I didn't see from your photos but on my frame which appears identical to yours there is a "TANGE 2" sticker if this helps.
02-08-11, 08:28 AM
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My newest monstrosity, an 86 Schwinn Peloton.
02-08-11, 12:33 PM
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My '82 Miyata 610...
The last time I had it out, mid-november or so it developed a nasty "clunking" sound from the rd/freewheel. Finally got it up on the rack this past weekend and I think the old long cage VGTluxe derailer has finally given up. So I swapped out the 14-34 mega-range freewheel and put on a suntour honor shortcage, since that was what I had handy. Also swapped out the wheels with some that have sunshine high flange hubs that I came across recently. Didn't have a chance to get it out on the road, but planning on this coming Saturday.
Yea, i'm afraid I shortened the chain one two many links, so I need to fix that before the weekend.
The last time I had it out, mid-november or so it developed a nasty "clunking" sound from the rd/freewheel. Finally got it up on the rack this past weekend and I think the old long cage VGTluxe derailer has finally given up. So I swapped out the 14-34 mega-range freewheel and put on a suntour honor shortcage, since that was what I had handy. Also swapped out the wheels with some that have sunshine high flange hubs that I came across recently. Didn't have a chance to get it out on the road, but planning on this coming Saturday.
Yea, i'm afraid I shortened the chain one two many links, so I need to fix that before the weekend.
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02-08-11, 07:12 PM
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02-08-11, 07:13 PM
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02-09-11, 03:38 PM
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1984 Bridgestone 400. I've had it since new and made a number of mods and upgrades for touring. The wheels are now 700c.
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03-01-11, 10:48 AM
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81 Lotus Super Pro "Aero"
Complete Shimano Dura-Ace AX components, Nitto Crystemblue, ADB-X bars and Tange Aero eliptical tubing. Almost all original; currently has my spare Araya Aero 1W wheels on instead of the Araya Aero 1 tubulars that came original.
Link to big pics:
https://img38.imageshack.us/slideshow...=1001587tk.jpg
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03-01-11, 11:16 AM
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That Lotus is on my wish list, thanks for sharing ..
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03-01-11, 11:25 AM
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my Newest 1985 Miyata three ten.it came with Shimano 105 golden arrows and i thru on the Dura Ace cranks ...rides like a dream !
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03-01-11, 11:25 AM
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Oh my gosh that Lotus is sweet. How good would some blue Benotto tape look on there? Any other tape would create way too much aerodynamic drag.
03-01-11, 12:01 PM
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03-01-11, 01:03 PM
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Crazy about the 80s..
From the top.. 88 Centurion Expert Ironman, lower left, 86 Schwinn Prelude, in front, 85 Raleigh Competition, in back of that, 85 Raleigh Prestige. All of them got a sweet ride, the Centurion has the sweetest ride..
From the top.. 88 Centurion Expert Ironman, lower left, 86 Schwinn Prelude, in front, 85 Raleigh Competition, in back of that, 85 Raleigh Prestige. All of them got a sweet ride, the Centurion has the sweetest ride..
03-01-11, 01:33 PM
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Just finished putting this all back together and touching it up. The frame is in SPECTACULAR condition. Original owner said it was stored for the last 18 years! Sure looks like it =]
My original intention when I first bought it was to flip it...but now after these pictures and some riding, I don't think I can let go of it =X
1989 Panasonic DX-4000
56cm with Tange 2 double-butted tubing
Link to full HQ album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoku...7626170797318/
My original intention when I first bought it was to flip it...but now after these pictures and some riding, I don't think I can let go of it =X
1989 Panasonic DX-4000
56cm with Tange 2 double-butted tubing
Link to full HQ album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoku...7626170797318/
03-01-11, 02:03 PM
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Just finished putting this all back together and touching it up. The frame is in SPECTACULAR condition. Original owner said it was stored for the last 18 years! Sure looks like it =]
My original intention when I first bought it was to flip it...but now after these pictures and some riding, I don't think I can let go of it =X
1989 Panasonic DX-4000
56cm with Tange 2 double-butted tubing
Link to full HQ album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoku...7626170797318/
My original intention when I first bought it was to flip it...but now after these pictures and some riding, I don't think I can let go of it =X
1989 Panasonic DX-4000
56cm with Tange 2 double-butted tubing
Link to full HQ album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/photoku...7626170797318/
Not only that, I have white seats on 3 of my bikes, looking at your bike, the white seat and white bartape really sets your bike off.. Got to get me a white seat and new white bartape for my Centurion...
03-01-11, 03:26 PM
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A circa mid-late 70's Centurion track bike. Regrettably, it became too uncomfortable to ride so it's moved on.
03-27-11, 07:40 AM
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1972 Fuji Finest .... finally finished.
More here:
https://vintagefuji.posterous.com/1972-fuji-finest
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03-27-11, 08:00 AM
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That's gorgeous, Scott!
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03-27-11, 12:44 PM
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Neal and Anton, thanks for the compliments .. I have one final thing to do on the Finest. Ride It!
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03-27-11, 12:50 PM
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That is an incredibly nice Fuji Finest, Scott. - BTW -What stem is that and what is the length?
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