Originally Posted by
bikemig
58 C to T then, right? Very sweet. Agreed that there are these terrific bikes out there that have had very little use. My latest catch of the day is a Sekine SHS 271 which is a pretty decent quality made in Japan Canadian brand with a full tange frame set, nice chrome, forged drop outs, and pretty decent shimano running gear. I've overhauled the bike and all the bearing surfaces were in good shape. This bike just didn't have a lot of miles:
That's my daily rider
- although mine is the Canadian made version. Same lugs, same Tange, same dropouts and chrome, same headbadge, but green paint. Converted it to a 2-speed 700c commuter and it clears 35c Pasela's with full fenders. It's such a great commuter because it's a thoroughbred in disguise that owes me nothing. The thinwalled tubing has a great ring to it, too (no cable guides to dull the sound).