The sad life of a tall guy on a never ending search for a 3Rensho frame.
08-19-09, 06:20 AM
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I'm pushing 6'3 and have been on the hunt for a 60CM 3Rensho frame for awhile now. Unfortunately my search seems to be never ending. I know there are some out there, I just can't seem to locate them in time.
My frustration led me to post this thread so I could possibly gain some empathy from another somewhat tall rider that's in a similar predicament.
Are you out there?
My frustration led me to post this thread so I could possibly gain some empathy from another somewhat tall rider that's in a similar predicament.
Are you out there?
The bike you are looking for probably does not exist. I ended up ordering a custom frame.. Waiting list can be loooooong (kala, naga), but I am sure there are a few frame builders that could solve your problem (like Othaki). You probably need a contact in Japan though. Japanese frame builders are a good option IMO (nice paint, they don't overcharge for chrome, sexy japanese touch, and prices are in the right range)
08-19-09, 05:02 PM
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08-19-09, 06:17 PM
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you're gonna want a bike built with sturdier tubes than most njs frames are built with for that size
steel's positive attributes reach a point of diminishing returns at about 57cm
a 60cm aluminum bike will often ride smoother than a 52cm steel one
steel's positive attributes reach a point of diminishing returns at about 57cm
a 60cm aluminum bike will often ride smoother than a 52cm steel one
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Exactly the same for me...
The bike you are looking for probably does not exist. I ended up ordering a custom frame.. Waiting list can be loooooong (kala, naga), but I am sure there are a few frame builders that could solve your problem (like Othaki). You probably need a contact in Japan though. Japanese frame builders are a good option IMO (nice paint, they don't overcharge for chrome, sexy japanese touch, and prices are in the right range)
The bike you are looking for probably does not exist. I ended up ordering a custom frame.. Waiting list can be loooooong (kala, naga), but I am sure there are a few frame builders that could solve your problem (like Othaki). You probably need a contact in Japan though. Japanese frame builders are a good option IMO (nice paint, they don't overcharge for chrome, sexy japanese touch, and prices are in the right range)
05-02-21, 08:53 AM
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Exactly the same for me...
The bike you are looking for probably does not exist. I ended up ordering a custom frame.. Waiting list can be loooooong (kala, naga), but I am sure there are a few frame builders that could solve your problem (like Othaki). You probably need a contact in Japan though. Japanese frame builders are a good option IMO (nice paint, they don't overcharge for chrome, sexy japanese touch, and prices are in the right range)
The bike you are looking for probably does not exist. I ended up ordering a custom frame.. Waiting list can be loooooong (kala, naga), but I am sure there are a few frame builders that could solve your problem (like Othaki). You probably need a contact in Japan though. Japanese frame builders are a good option IMO (nice paint, they don't overcharge for chrome, sexy japanese touch, and prices are in the right range)
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05-02-21, 08:55 AM
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Picture attached...(Makino was a prodigy of San Rensho as I understand it.)
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I'm pushing 6'3 and have been on the hunt for a 60CM 3Rensho frame for awhile now. Unfortunately my search seems to be never ending. I know there are some out there, I just can't seem to locate them in time.
My frustration led me to post this thread so I could possibly gain some empathy from another somewhat tall rider that's in a similar predicament.
Are you out there?
My frustration led me to post this thread so I could possibly gain some empathy from another somewhat tall rider that's in a similar predicament.
Are you out there?
05-09-21, 07:28 PM
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05-09-21, 08:22 PM
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Well, well, well....This just posted on eBay for $4k....says its a 57 3Rensho but from the pic it looks like a 57 top tube and a 60 seat tube? ...$4k...
