Hello:
As you know, The shop which deals custom-made chainrings is located in Japan. The name of the shop is "CT'" (means "Cycle Tourists'"). "CT'" is small factory-shop. "CT'" makes machined chainrings at own factory. The president's name is Mr.Kohiyama. I sent an e-mail question that asked whether non-Japanese residents could purchase chairings directly. And, We got reply from Mr.Kohiyama!
He said that "CT'" now accept the order from non-Japanese customers. You got the chance to buy these beautiful chainrings! Please e-mail to Mr.Kohiyama, and discuss the details of chainrings that you want.
There are some advices from me. 1: Please write an e-mail concisely. We Japanese are poor at English conversation. 2: Please be patient. It may take time until you receive an e-mail reply. And, Since the chainring is hand-made one at a time, It may take time until completion of chainrings. "CT'" is small business. They have no manpower. 3: Please be not surprised at the price of chainrings. They are custom-made chainrings. No mass production items. Although the price is expensive, it is very good quality.
Mr.Kohiyama's e-mail:
ct.seizan@nifty.com
Home Page of "CT'" web-site:
http://homepage1.nifty.com/
Please translate (perhaps) them via Babelfish.
http://babelfish.altavista.com/
I hope that your dealing to be success with Mr.Kohiyama.
Kenji Fusejima
Yokohama Japan