Hey all you track fans and anyone else who loves to ride/look at a really cool bicycle. Offered to the list is a 3Rensho track frame that I bought back when I was in Japan years ago.
Top Tube: 54cm Seat Tube:52cm both are measured center to center, bike comes with Hatta Swan headset and bottom bracket, both in excellent condition. Rear Drop-outs are 110x8
Pictures of just the frame are here:
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Pictures of the bike built up are here:
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A little bit about this bike because as it is a little unusual, even for a 3rensho. Like most track bikes, this one has some pretty steep angles, most predominant however is the seat tube angle, which is 83 degrees. This puts you practically on top of your cranks, making it easier to bring the bike up to speed. This is the most responsive steel bike I have ever ridden. This is probably from the combination of geometry, webbed lugs, and large chainstays. Clearly a bike designed for sprinting hard. Besides having some fascinating features, this bike is also crafted beautifully. The head tube is just long enough so that the points on the head lugs almost kiss. The lugs have been filed to paper thin points, the weld on the lug-less aerodynamic seat stay bridge is flawless.
I am offering this bike to the list for $700 plus actual cost of shipping via Fed ex ground. I can ship internationally but buyer will be responsible for actual cost of shipping.
Isaac Schell
New York NY