Craigslist Frankenstein find. Oddly equipped with the elusive WTB / specialized RM2 flared drops and other weird, random parts. Re-built with mostly Shimano 600 tricolor and mix of vintage parts. Frame similar in design to the Vitus 979. Also built and branded for 3Rensho. This is the sort of bike I wanted as a teenager (except Italian...and with full campy)...
Frame:
Sakae Ringyo ‘Litage’ aluminum...bonded lugs
Fork/Headset:
SR litage fork / early Chris King 2-nut, threaded headset 1st gen (late 70’’s.-early 80’s)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano 600 EX ‘arabesque’ / Shimano BB
Pedals:
Shimano Dura Ace
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shimano ultegra/ 7 speed 13-24 / 52-39/ KMC
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano 600 ultegra “tri color” / same
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco / unknown seatpost
Brakes:
Shimano 600 ultegra tricolor- side pull / Shimano 600 ultegra aero levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
/Mavic ma40 700c / Shimano 600 ultegra / Michelin pro race
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic ma40 700c / Shimano 600 ultegra / Specialized all condition
Added by Jborgeson. Last updated almost 5 years ago.
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Fredd says:
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only thing that looks off are the cranks
Posted almost 5 years ago
Jborgeson says:
Thanks. Yeah I agree...that arabesque groupset feels more early 80’s. I have an Ultegra crankset...but, biopace...
Posted almost 5 years ago