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Takara

By nruntsch on 09/09/2007. Bike tags: Fixed gear | 58cm | fixed gear | fixie | lugged | more tags >>

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Frame:
Takara circa 1988 (I think) Tange 900 tubing

Handlebars and Stem:
Ritchey Force bars, Custom stem

Fork and Headset:
Takara

Front wheel:
Vuelta XRP rims w/ radial blade spokes and Vuelta high flange Vuelta track hub

Rear wheel:
Vuelta XRP rims w/ 3-cross blade spokes and Vuelta high flange fixed/fixed flip flop track hub

Crankset and Bottom bracket:
Shimano 600, Campagnolo bottom bracket.

Saddle and Seat Post:
Original Sakae saddle, Laprade seat post

Pedals and Chain:
Suntour Cyclone pedals, Christophe toe clips

Cog/Gearing et cetera:
52t chainring in front, 20t surly cog in back

Notes:

I got this bike for free from a guy who came into Cold Stone when I was working. He saw my other Takara locked outside and offered me his. I told him I'd love it. Originally it was white and geared with Shimano Exage Sport components. I took everything off, sanded down the frame and painted it how it is based on the bar tape I bought. I did a pretty bad job, but it's a campus bike. I had it geared for a couple months until I decided to get my first fixie. I got the set of wheels and went from there.

People who friended this bike Big Baby D, Praise_Seitan, CONDENADO

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These pictures sure do suck.

Submitted by nruntsch on 10/19/2007.

Read the subject.

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i love the green and pink. i

Submitted by Praise_Seitan on 09/16/2007.

i love the green and pink. i was thinking of going for something like that on mine but it ended up just being neon green.

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bar tape

Submitted by marcusprice on 09/11/2007.

where did you find that bar tape? im hurting for neon/bright green handlebar ribbon.
pleeeease lemme know =)

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Bar tape

Submitted by nruntsch on 09/11/2007.

I got the tape from my LBS in Rochester, MN. It is made by Planet Bike and the color is "green". Hope that helps.

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