Hey all-
The mailman just delivered my new/old 3rensho roadbike today and needless to say, I'm quite excited. I'm looking for a bit of help/advice though.
It's a super record export Katana Model with fastback seatstays.
First off, I'm trying to date it. The BB has a serial number of A0065-560. It also has super ends so that puts it at '86 or later, right? I know that is off timeline, but I would very well consider this a KOF bicycle.
After I figure out the date, I wanna put age appropriate parts on it. Right now it's mostly Superbe, and I think that's the grouppo I want to go for. Right now, it's all superbe (even the stem!), except for the seatpost, hubs brake levers and headset. Also, did suntour make water bottle cages?
Also, the superbe grouppo on it looks later end of the spectrum (but not the SR era). The derailuers, cranks and brakes all read superbe pro, while the stem just reads superbe. Is there a difference?
I'm looking for recommendations on an age appropriate set of rims and bars. Also any other tips or info on making this "thing as it should be". Additionally, if anyone has any of the missing suburbe parts mentioned above that they need to unload, let me know.
Take care and thanks once again for the help.
Sean Flores
San Francisco, CA