Hi winter is already here in Japan but yet the leaving trace of autumn is in the reach.
Pond near my house in Nara
Japanese pampas grass, near my house in Nara
Thanks to Eirin Marutamachi, now, my Katakura
Fixie was reborn strongest ever, as the ‘Rising Sun Reverse’. It is more than
ready to roll. The carefully but dynamically chosen components are making the
bike elegant and beautiful yet very cool.
This is it
Gran Compe 46t
Traditional Nitto Stem and Handlebar
One not so cool point about my bike is the
fact that the rear break is installed. This is because the 2 breaks are now compulsory
and incompliances are penalized with a big fine of up to 30,000 yen (400
AUD/USD ish) in Kyoto. This new regulation became effective from the first of
December 2011 and according to Sankei News, already unfortunate 5 fixie riders
were charged in the first day of the regulation. So as a chicken, I had to buy
a rear break. So I might take it off when I am back.
Anyways, here are the specifications:
Components
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Details
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Frame:
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Katakura
Silk Track Frame
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Forks
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Panasonic
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Handlebars:
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Nitto
B123
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Handlebar Grips:
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SoyoGrip
– White
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Head Parts:
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Tange
Levin Cds - 1inch JIS
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Stem:
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Nitto
NJ Pro - 115mm
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Spacer:
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Dia-Compe
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Wheel (Front):
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Unauthorized
Imperial Wheelset - Red
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Wheel (Rear):
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Unauthorized
Imperial Wheelset - Red
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Break (Front):
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Shimano
RX-100
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Breaks (Rare):
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Dia-Compe
101-Track
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Break Leavers:
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Testach
Eight Arm
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Tyers:
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Vittoria
Zaffiro 700 X 23c - Red
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Saddles:
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Rolles
San Marco - White
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Seat Post:
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Shimano
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Cranks:
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Sugino
RD Messanger
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Chain Ring:
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Gran
Compe 46T
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Rear Sprocket:
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16T
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Chain:
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Deltex
Chain
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Pedals:
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MKS
(Mikashima) CR-9 - Silver
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Toe Clips
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MKS
(Mikashima) Toe Clip
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Strap
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MKS (Mikashima)
Fit Alfa Spirit
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The bike shop, Eirin Marutamachi is the place to go if you
are into classic and, retro bikes as well as latest road, mountain and cycle cross
bikes. The more than friendly staff members, such as Nanbu-san and Sanbo are
more than welcome and happy to help you with your needs and imagination of your
ideal bike building.
like this
like that
tools are ready
Indeed, Very Classy,
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