Green Takara
By Zomar on 04/17/2008.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | 1970's | 52cm | 70's | Boston |
1970's Takara Road Bike
Dumpstered drop handlebars from a rusted Raleigh -- large handbrake -- unknown stem
Stock Fork (too narrow for my hub) -- not so good Shimano Caliper Brake
Alex RP15F Rim 700c -- Kenda Kontender Tire -- Quando Front Hub
Alex RP15F Rim 700c -- Kenda Kontender Tire -- Quando Rear Hub
Unknown 110mm BCD 5 bolt cranks -- Unknown chainring -- Shimano sealed bottom bracket
Serfas Saddle -- Unknown Seat Post
Unknown Pedals -- Soma Oppy X Double Gate Toe Clips -- Zefal Mt. Christophe nylon straps -- 1/8' BMX Chain
Rockwerks 1/8' Cog -- 44x17 gear ratio
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1970's Takara Road Bike
Dumpstered drop handlebars from a rusted Raleigh -- large handbrake -- unknown stem
Stock Fork (too narrow for my hub) -- not so good Shimano Caliper Brake
Alex RP15F Rim 700c -- Kenda Kontender Tire -- Quando Front Hub
Alex RP15F Rim 700c -- Kenda Kontender Tire -- Quando Rear Hub
Unknown 110mm BCD 5 bolt cranks -- Unknown chainring -- Shimano sealed bottom bracket
Serfas Saddle -- Unknown Seat Post
Unknown Pedals -- Soma Oppy X Double Gate Toe Clips -- Zefal Mt. Christophe nylon straps -- 1/8' BMX Chain
Rockwerks 1/8' Cog -- 44x17 gear ratio
This is my first fixed gear bike, and my first real bicycle since my early teens. I bought if off of craigslist (original listing image is above) and have changed some stuff up. All and all it's only cost me 0, which is really nice.