Finally finished my long delayed build. That’s what having a new girlfriend will do to you. Priorities, yes, I know.
Japan’s first carbon frame, as far as I know. First showed at Tokyo bike show 1988(?), this one is early 1989. Made by a conglomerate thus no recognizable branding, carbon tubes are by Nakagawa but not the bike frame company Nakagawa! Bikes sold as frames under the Dura All name.
Carbon/Kevlar weave main tubes bonded into cast aluminum lugs.
1989 Dura Ace 7400 bb, headset, hubs, cranks.
Nice Araya Aero 4 rims. I did not build these wheels myself.
2009 Ultegra 6700 brifters and derailleurs and cassette (12/25 10 speed)
Sachs Rival brakes (they became SRAM)
Rolls saddle that has been on many of my bikes.
I don’t recommend the Deda Elementi bar tape. Terrible handling and stretch for wrapping. Feels ok but it will tear fast I think.
Beautiful fork crown and rear cluster around the seat.
Amazing plush ride! Much nicer than my Colnago from 1983 or my LeMond from 1994, and a lot lighter at only 8.5 kg.
Some minor red details to be added like cable ends when I’m happy with the cabling. All DuraAce 10 speed cables and stuff.
Very nice!