Fitting frame for a SunTour groupset?
07-15-12 | 04:01 PM
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Fitting frame for a SunTour groupset?
In most cases I prefer Campagnolo, but SunTour had character and was innovative. So I have dream about owning a complete SunTour groupset. But what would be a fitting frame brand to go with it?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
07-15-12 | 04:06 PM
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I believe in the mid '80s Bianchi had a strong relationship with Suntour.
I think a SPrint or SuperBee group would look great on most anything. Didn't Greewall (is that spelled right?) ride Suntour in the Olympics?
I think a SPrint or SuperBee group would look great on most anything. Didn't Greewall (is that spelled right?) ride Suntour in the Olympics?
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07-15-12 | 04:11 PM
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What level of Suntour group? SSP would go nicely on a 3Rensho or Zunow....assuming you can find a frame.
07-15-12 | 04:19 PM
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So the list starts with:
Fuji
Centurion
Bianchi
3Rensho
Zunow
Actually I don't know that much about the different SunTour groups, but just the name SuperBe sounds good to my ears. I've been reading at Velobase: https://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?B...b-dac2d4abd9e6
Fuji
Centurion
Bianchi
3Rensho
Zunow
Actually I don't know that much about the different SunTour groups, but just the name SuperBe sounds good to my ears. I've been reading at Velobase: https://velobase.com/ViewBrand.aspx?B...b-dac2d4abd9e6
07-15-12 | 04:30 PM
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In most cases I prefer Campagnolo, but SunTour had character and was innovative. So I have dream about owning a complete SunTour groupset. But what would be a fitting frame brand to go with it?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
Is there some classic bike model that you think of when you hear SunTour?
And a similar question: When hunting for a SunTour groupset, was any common model fully equipped with a SunTour top of the line groupset?
1983-84 Team Miyata - because the 1st shop I worked at was a Miyata dealer, and they had a 50cm '84 Team with Superbe that was just gorgeous.
1984-85 Specialized Allez -- Two words... "American Flyers". 3 Rensho, Kellogg, Japanese; it doesn't matter which. SunTour components + the bright red
paint job with the slashing 'ALLEZ' on the DT = Marcus & David, The Hell of the West & the Morgul-Bismark.
You know what? If you find a C & V 4130 frame set you like and it fits you, make that one your SunTour build.
BG - Alexi Grewal did have SunTour on his Pinarello when he won the Gold in LA. He got the bike from the Denver Spoke, which is now defunct.
Sad... it was a Denver icon for years.
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07-15-12 | 04:31 PM
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Superbe or Superbee then becoming Superbe Pro was the cream of the crop. unless you can score a good deal on a donor bike of a different size get out your checkbook. I see Superbee and even Sprint going for as much as Campi parts these days.
Some of the Suprebee RDs were the best looking and performing ever made, esp this one but it was friction only
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...5cdc9&Enum=108
the pic is from ebay and the buy it now price is $100 used.
Some of the Suprebee RDs were the best looking and performing ever made, esp this one but it was friction only
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...5cdc9&Enum=108
the pic is from ebay and the buy it now price is $100 used.
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07-15-12 | 04:51 PM
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The list grows:
Team Miyata
Specialized Allez
Schwinn Circuit - Sprint group
Nishiki Pro
If only considdering design, I really like the solid and clean form of these:
SunTour RD-SL00-SSB, SL
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...8-72D9A64752F6
SunTour RD-SB00-SS8, Superbe Pro
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...B-E498BD83784E
Team Miyata
Specialized Allez
Schwinn Circuit - Sprint group
Nishiki Pro
If only considdering design, I really like the solid and clean form of these:
SunTour RD-SL00-SSB, SL
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...8-72D9A64752F6
SunTour RD-SB00-SS8, Superbe Pro
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.as...B-E498BD83784E
07-15-12 | 05:00 PM
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'87,
Were you leaning towards Accushift or friction? I was thinking this vintage:
With earlier Superbe Pro grupos, the FW combinations were endless and the brakes are just smooth as silk; I have a pair on my Salsa RB and
wouldn't trade them for anything!
Were you leaning towards Accushift or friction? I was thinking this vintage:
With earlier Superbe Pro grupos, the FW combinations were endless and the brakes are just smooth as silk; I have a pair on my Salsa RB and
wouldn't trade them for anything!
07-15-12 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by oldskoolwrench;
... the FW combinations were endless ...
07-15-12 | 05:23 PM
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I'd probably go with black-knuckled cyclone. Of course, at that time there wasn't a real "group" with the crank, seatpost, brakes and hubs typically provided by other Japanese companies like Sunshine, SR and Dia Compe.
07-15-12 | 05:34 PM
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What's the best way to describe how Accushift feels on a road bike? Let's see, you're a Campagnolo guy...
think of the 'clunk' sound of early Syncro mixed with a slight overshift at the lever, and that's Accushift.
It's very crisp, and heavy in the hand; not as light in the fingers as Shimano. The Index/ friction switch
takes two more moves than Shimano's, too.
07-15-12 | 06:25 PM
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07-15-12 | 06:28 PM
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.I will have to study at: https://sheldonbrown.com/centurion/index.html
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07-15-12 | 06:37 PM
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Fuji Team, about my size:
https://superbbicycle.com/2011/04/11/...eam-road-bike/
https://superbbicycle.com/2011/04/11/...eam-road-bike/
07-15-12 | 07:00 PM
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Katakura Silk. Perfect for a Suntour group.
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