1984 U.S.S.R. XB3 Track
XB3 (Харьков Велосипед Завод) Спорт (Sport) Track (Kharkov, Ukraine) Frame #434/ 58cm / 1984
34cm Nitto B123 NJS steel (*narrow!*) / ITM 90mm (sanded to approx 22mm quill)
Original / Funky Soviet threading
Mavic Open Pro / Formula 32h high flange / Wolber SL19 700x19
Mavic Open Pro / Formula 32h high flange / Wolber SL19 700x19
Vintage 165mm Nervar France Pista 50t / Shimano UN54 68x120 (asymmetric)
Fi'zi:k Arione CX (custom color-matched) / 25mm Kalloy aluminum
MKS Sylvan Lites / Lapize clips / Christophe leather straps / KMC INOX chain 1/8"
Bikesmith's 17t cog/lockring
Here's the second Eastern European in the family =) This frame has the unusual combination of Спорт (Sport) paint/decals with Peкopд (Rekord) lugs. (Possibly a factory-repaired frame that got on the wrong paint line!?)
Interesting fact: "For those that are not Cyrillicly-inclined, the head badge reads 'XB3,' however, the '3' is not a number; it is a Cyrillic letter that is equivalent to the Roman letter 'Z.' Thus, the XB3 stands for 'Харьков Велосипед Завод' which transliterates to 'Kharkov Velocipyed Zavod' and translates to 'Kharkov Bicycle Plant.'"
Special thanks to Alex (Hrrundel), Ben at Velomine, and Taylor & Cathy at Perry Rubber Bike Shop in Savannah, GA.