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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Posted By jtyr71

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1681/ee1a6b70_00d5_4ec2_b49d_0b62d74f883c_906f232a7dd07da8999e2d7217b49ef725017f72.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,657
Posted By jtyr71

CORRECTION: Chrome Molybdenum Fork

In my 72-73 Catalog says the Road Compe has a Chrome Molybdenum fork. It’s the next one down, the Competition that has a (slightly) heavier High Tension Steele fork.

The Road Compe & Professional...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-01-22, 10:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By jtyr71

I'm quite interested if you still have them!

I'm quite interested if you still have them!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 09:33 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,689
Posted By jtyr71

Look like a sweet steel setup, Cycle Tourist!...

Look like a sweet steel setup, Cycle Tourist! How's it ride?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 03:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,689
Posted By jtyr71

Thanks noobinsf-- it's a big plus to me that this...

Thanks noobinsf-- it's a big plus to me that this frame has bikeforums documentation-- thanks for all that you've put in so far!

One last question though, do you think I'm likely to find the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-22, 12:17 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,689
Posted By jtyr71

Based on frame features and right down to the...

Based on frame features and right down to the paint chips, I'm pretty sure it's your original frame: https://www.ebay.com/itm/114987272753

Do you have any more specifics about the brakes? In your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-22, 11:28 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 19,689
Posted By jtyr71

So I am about to be the new owner of noobinsf's...

So I am about to be the new owner of noobinsf's thread starting frame. I'd like to mostly bring it back to original spec (except for downtube shifters instead of barcons) and put it in rotation as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-21, 05:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,541
Posted By jtyr71

Here's mine setup as a triple with FSA 27T ring--...

Here's mine setup as a triple with FSA 27T ring-- now I've got to figure which of my next Japanese steel builds it'll go on!!!

I do wish I could find a 53T or larger outer ring, but hours upon...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,118
Posted By jtyr71

Just for the record here's the original Japanese...

Just for the record here's the original Japanese catalog that is kind the keystone to understanding Bridgestone's Grand Velo frame building group:
The catalogs of Japanese vintage bicycle...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-11-21, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,815
Posted By jtyr71

L134 I'd be interested in those levers if you...

L134 I'd be interested in those levers if you still have them-- very interested!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 08:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,491
Posted By jtyr71

Not a 1975/76 Diamond Road, but here is a 1974...

Not a 1975/76 Diamond Road, but here is a 1974 Diamond Tourer in _pristine_ shape in a never before seen color:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,491
Posted By jtyr71

Here is one of only two I have ever seen in the...

Here is one of only two I have ever seen in the wild: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RYnnMNNgLGFsDPxv8 The other was a crash victim without any decals in rough shape.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_4986_535d2528f5c50f552e467673c8cdf189515333d0.jpg
1974 Bridgestone Kabuki Diamond Tourer Suntour V-Luxe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-21, 07:36 PM
Replies: 720
Views: 301,941
Posted By jtyr71

I caught a unicorn: ...

I caught a unicorn:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_5018_5ac5a693458a34d536ba142e6f9f74f6b9b397ac.jpg
1974 Bridgestone Kabuki Diamond Tourer Serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 34,454
Posted By jtyr71

Hi Steve, wondering if you still have much in the...

Hi Steve, wondering if you still have much in the way of Nishiki catalogs, particularly the 70s. The link to the Nishiki section of your website is currently broken.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-21, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,879
Posted By jtyr71

Bianchigirll I just had to comment on this old...

Bianchigirll I just had to comment on this old thread (I was looking for Colt info) and I'm STUNNED by the beauty of your Cornelo!!!! With the deep red bar tape and how it completes the yellow to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-20, 08:46 AM
Replies: 720
Views: 301,941
Posted By jtyr71

Here a super rare one: 1975 (or '76?)Kabuki...

Here a super rare one: 1975 (or '76?)Kabuki Diamond Road, serial # A623524

Given your serial number guide:
BRIDGESTONE (Japan): Myxxxxx & Fyxxxxx.
F indicates an alpha character designating the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-20, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

Lastly here are snaps of my 1975 Kabuki catalog. ...

Lastly here are snaps of my 1975 Kabuki catalog.

If it were a 23" frame I'd be on my way to pick it up now!

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

The seller has been super helpful and responsive....

The seller has been super helpful and responsive. T-Mar here is the serial number and one more photo showing the rear stays:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-06-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

I'm adding this amazing craigslist find to this...

I'm adding this amazing craigslist find to this thread because I think these bikes are closely related, and it's valuable to see them together:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,677
Posted By jtyr71

Here's the direct link: ...

Here's the direct link:
https://www.bikeforums.net/20672263-post18.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-20, 09:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 17,010
Posted By jtyr71

Here's my chrome Bridgestone Kabuki DFD 1981: ...

Here's my chrome Bridgestone Kabuki DFD 1981:
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/kabuki_dfd_cp_img_7986_fdf262df229a598c12fd11dcf41fe6ea8950eb23.jpg
1981 Bridgestone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,773
Posted By jtyr71

Thanks don't think I'd seen this one before--...

Thanks don't think I'd seen this one before-- someday I'll come across a Diamond Road to join my DT & DFDs!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,677
Posted By jtyr71

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/600x600/img_7102_c2a3331b9fd0c9ad2d784dcc542b7d90f2a8db59.jpg
Afa 1 pump holder
I was planning to take it off. My only hesitation being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,677
Posted By jtyr71

Thanks for all the great answers folks! Mmm,...

Thanks for all the great answers folks!

Mmm, yes, I've always admired that Nitto I-beam stem, 3speedslow, but I've only ever seen them on (perfectly lovely) Fujis-- so to my mind-- not quite right...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,677
Posted By jtyr71

Eeaarly 70's "Lugged" Compe stem on Nishiki/American Eagle

I'm building up a beautiful 1971 Nishiki Road Compe:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_7091_14f28e9298c6c3fd8106ee83458e0213702f3784.jpg
Raw Nishiki Road Compe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By jtyr71

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1362b4b4_5a0b_4a33_a779_cde033974807_75bbcde73c76e4260b5e3b5de00fdec7920324cd.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By jtyr71

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d3c48ed9_5c3c_4ea3_b2f5_6c2b753c7377_ad6256b75f4000210c63bfc49bcad7e2666aaee0.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By jtyr71

Here are more photos. I’m not sure how to go...

Here are more photos. I’m not sure how to go further and don’t want to mess up my special, unique, custom, priceless, one-of-a-kind $20 eBay find. The red anodized shaft is the thing that makes these...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-22-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

Oh and here is the other one I've found: Kabuki...

Oh and here is the other one I've found:
Kabuki Diamond Tourer (http://vue.usc.edu/Kabuki.html)
http://vue.usc.edu/images/kab1.jpg
All have the same CrMo sticker.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-22-18, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

Here's a beat-up and modified Diamond Tourer from...

Here's a beat-up and modified Diamond Tourer from Craigslist. Note the replaced fork and bent frame. Also notice it has the same CrMo sticker....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By jtyr71

1981 DFDs Chrome Point & Two-Tone Blue

1981 Kabuki DFD Chrome Point BEFORE:

https://flic.kr/p/243RLFQ
1981 Kabuki DFD Chrome Point AFTER:
https://flic.kr/p/2cMznBS
1981 Kabuki DFD Two-Tone Blue AFTER:
https://flic.kr/p/YE8NEQ

By...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 12:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By jtyr71

It may well. It seems likely to me that those are...

It may well. It seems likely to me that those are the stock cranks. Either they are what the catalog pic shows, or Bridgestone Kabuki substituted an updated SR crank into their production after the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-22-18, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,875
Posted By jtyr71

What are these? Dia-Compe/Shimano 3.3.3/Suntour Brifters?

In a bit of eBay luck(?) picked up these strange Dia-Compe Red Dot Brifters-- just my kind of Japanese vintage hipster crap:...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-16-18, 08:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

By the way, this eBay auction shows your bike's...

By the way, this eBay auction shows your bike's predecessor, what I would extrapolate/speculate is a 1972 or 1973 C. Itoh Diamond Tourer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/302289312070

Notice that the CrMo...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-16-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,425
Posted By jtyr71

Except for the color, it pretty perfectly matches...

Except for the color, it pretty perfectly matches this catalog that I believe is 1974. In this catalog the Diamond Tourer is listed as literally "The top of the line Kabuki!." The Diamond Road and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-18, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By jtyr71

Oh, but what do you all think about the...

Oh, but what do you all think about the crankset-- is it original? Driftwood, your crank looks quite different than the catalog. Do you see an make & model markings? It also just looks more mid/later...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-18, 06:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By jtyr71

Thanks so much Driftingwood-- it's great to...

Thanks so much Driftingwood-- it's great to finally see a real 1982 DFD!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-18, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,176
Posted By jtyr71

Cool!! Exciting to hear of such a great bargain...

Cool!! Exciting to hear of such a great bargain find!!!

I have two DFDs: a blue '81 and a chrome '81. I've never seen even a photo of a real Dark Rose '82 DFD in 2+ years of dedicated national...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-18, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,589
Posted By jtyr71

Oh, good time to update this thread with my...

Oh, good time to update this thread with my results to far...

I have mostly assembled two 12T and one 11T Suntour freewheels: a 12-32T Ultra 7 NOS that is bound for my Kabuki CRMO-X12, a 12-24...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-18, 05:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,560
Posted By jtyr71

Lovely ride AustinFitz-- that's my kind of bike! ...

Lovely ride AustinFitz-- that's my kind of bike!

And gosh aren't Suntour symmetric shifters just a dream! Wherever it's close to appropriate in terms of time period and aesthetics I'm switching...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-18, 09:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,560
Posted By jtyr71

Thanks! As an artist and designer I think the...

Thanks! As an artist and designer I think the right kind of big chrome pie plate adds a crucial element to a classic 70s "chromey" road bike. It echoes and compliments the crankset, high flange hubs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

Gosh, thanks. I was only using my...

Gosh, thanks. I was only using my artist/photographers eye a little bit. Maybe I should really spend some more minutes composing a real still life. I sure do love looking at the stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 02:42 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

No, Vermont-- I'm just a very focused (obsessive)...

No, Vermont-- I'm just a very focused (obsessive) searcher and pretty darn good at domestic and international shipping logistics. I got Mark to ship to me through a local shop. He has great taste in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,560
Posted By jtyr71

Took a while to find the carbide hole drill and...

Took a while to find the carbide hole drill and the time, but it worked out beautifully! Now I just need to get some brass jeweler's wire from work to replace the very temporary twist ties and it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

Here's all the parts I have assembled to go on...

Here's all the parts I have assembled to go on it-- wow, I just realized-- I have everything-- time to get wrenching!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 12:35 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

Well I haven't done anything with it myself, so...

Well I haven't done anything with it myself, so the only pics I have handy are from the seller...

Here you go:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 11:06 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

Do you have the crank caps too? If so I might be...

Do you have the crank caps too? If so I might be interested in a set.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 57,998
Posted By jtyr71

Not mine: THE FLYING WHEEL: Superbe E G Bates...

Not mine: THE FLYING WHEEL: Superbe E G Bates (http://theflyingwheel.blogspot.com/2016/06/superbe-e-g-bates.html)
I love this red, white, blue, and gold Superbe sticker particularly:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-18, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,560
Posted By jtyr71

Ta da! Thank you n0+4c|u3! Buying hole saw and...

Ta da! Thank you n0+4c|u3! Buying hole saw and implementing your solution as soon as I can!
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