Suntour Superbe derailleurs
06-22-22, 07:32 PM
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Suntour Superbe derailleurs
What vintage Japanese bikes came equipped with Suntour Superbe derailleurs?
I don't think any Ceturion bikes did.
I don't think any Ceturion bikes did.
06-22-22, 07:52 PM
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My 1985 Fuji Opus III did.
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1986 Schwinn Peloton (Superbe Pro)
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Specialized Allez
https://mauisvintage.blogspot.com/201...-allez-se.html
Any more?
From Black Lightening...not Japanese, but very nice looking accents.
Best, Ben
https://mauisvintage.blogspot.com/201...-allez-se.html
Any more?
From Black Lightening...not Japanese, but very nice looking accents.
Best, Ben
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06-22-22, 10:24 PM
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The 1982 and 1983 Lotus Competition were so equipped.
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1985 Performance Superbe
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^^ Ooooooo first-gen Superbe. Bonus points!
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There's a bit of tradition behind this, I think. For instance, at one time the Motobecane Grand Record and Grand Jubilé models came with Campy Nuovo Record and Huret Jubilee components respectively. Of course, once they started putting SunTour parts on those models things got silly.
This was actually a very nice bike. The frame is well built, uses Tange 1 tubing, and has all the sorts of nice features like chrome forged dropouts (SunTour PRO) that you'd look for on a high end bike. Sadly, mine has a big ugly dent in the top tube, and I sold off most of the Superbe parts which were pretty worn anyway.
This was actually a very nice bike. The frame is well built, uses Tange 1 tubing, and has all the sorts of nice features like chrome forged dropouts (SunTour PRO) that you'd look for on a high end bike. Sadly, mine has a big ugly dent in the top tube, and I sold off most of the Superbe parts which were pretty worn anyway.
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There's a bit of tradition behind this, I think. For instance, at one time the Motobecane Grand Record and Grand Jubilé models came with Campy Nuovo Record and Huret Jubilee components respectively. Of course, once they started putting SunTour parts on those models things got silly.
This was actually a very nice bike. The frame is well built, uses Tange 1 tubing, and has all the sorts of nice features like chrome forged dropouts (SunTour PRO) that you'd look for on a high end bike. Sadly, mine has a big ugly dent in the top tube, and I sold off most of the Superbe parts which were pretty worn anyway.
This was actually a very nice bike. The frame is well built, uses Tange 1 tubing, and has all the sorts of nice features like chrome forged dropouts (SunTour PRO) that you'd look for on a high end bike. Sadly, mine has a big ugly dent in the top tube, and I sold off most of the Superbe parts which were pretty worn anyway.
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1987 Crest Cannondale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin Performance EL, 1990ish Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 1982 AD SLE, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Competition, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 Cannondale M500, 1984 Mercian, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi (model unknown), 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super
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Centurion Turbo.
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At the 2016 Classic Rendezvous gathering, Mr. Bingham displayed a 1981 Raleigh Superbe. In addition to the SunTour Superbe components, the bike was noteworthy for the pristine gold cromo-velato paint scheme! Beautiful, and no doubt delicate. A few photos of that bike....
The bikes were packed fairly tightly in the display area, and I wasn't able to get better shots, unfortunately.
Steve in Peoria
The bikes were packed fairly tightly in the display area, and I wasn't able to get better shots, unfortunately.
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At the 2016 Classic Rendezvous gathering, Mr. Bingham displayed a 1981 Raleigh Superbe. In addition to the SunTour Superbe components, the bike was noteworthy for the pristine gold cromo-velato paint scheme! Beautiful, and no doubt delicate. A few photos of that bike....
The bikes were packed fairly tightly in the display area, and I wasn't able to get better shots, unfortunately.
Steve in Peoria
The bikes were packed fairly tightly in the display area, and I wasn't able to get better shots, unfortunately.
Steve in Peoria
I wonder how many of these "Golden Gems" are out there...
