1 Off from a grail bike. (Sekai content)
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1 Off from a grail bike. (Sekai content)
A Sekai 4000 finally fell into my lap in extremely pristine condition, however the specialized triple crank and odd mix of Suntour ARX FD/V-GT RD was not quite to my liking so I switched out the drivetrain for suntour superbe, replaced the DT shifters with barcons, swapped out the very small bars for a set of "Sekai" branded bars, threw out the dry rotted tires and added a set of 700x38 commuter tires for a plush ride. I must admit I did have to resist the urge to throw a 6500 group on it and modern bars, but I can finally say I have an eroica ready bike in my collection only one detail remains, I need to reapply the "Sekai" chainstay guard... so without further ado the pics.
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Only got about 80 miles on it so far but yes I'm loving the ride, might just be the newest bike in the rotation aspect but it might stay as the #1 rider.
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Only got about 80 miles on it so far but yes I'm loving the ride, might just be the newest bike in the rotation aspect but it might stay as the #1 rider.
Also curious when you mentioned 700x38 - is there that much of clearance on chain stays/fork? Or is 700x28?
I tried a 700x28 on my Nishiki Tri-A and simply didn't fit, so have 700x25 on it (it is Conti GP4SII on H+Son Archetype rims).
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Glad you stopped by to load up the pics - they look even better full-sized. You really did a fantastic job on the lug lining, dood
Clean, beautiful build - like all of yours
DD
Clean, beautiful build - like all of yours
DD
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Is Sekai 4000 a Tange Champion #1 tubing?
Also curious when you mentioned 700x38 - is there that much of clearance on chain stays/fork? Or is 700x28?
I tried a 700x28 on my Nishiki Tri-A and simply didn't fit, so have 700x25 on it (it is Conti GP4SII on H+Son Archetype rims).
Also curious when you mentioned 700x38 - is there that much of clearance on chain stays/fork? Or is 700x28?
I tried a 700x28 on my Nishiki Tri-A and simply didn't fit, so have 700x25 on it (it is Conti GP4SII on H+Son Archetype rims).
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We miscommunicated my friend I did a horrible lug lining on the Turbo, these beautiful lines were done in the frame shop in 81 and not by me! I wish I had that kind of talent. I also realized half my problem with the turbo is lumpy/too thick powder coat ruins tracing the lug lines.
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We miscommunicated my friend I did a horrible lug lining on the Turbo, these beautiful lines were done in the frame shop in 81 and not by me! I wish I had that kind of talent. I also realized half my problem with the turbo is lumpy/too thick powder coat ruins tracing the lug lines.
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Sekai is one of those great bike brands that slip under the radar. I had a 2700 for awhile and loved it. To get back to @phtomita 's question... were you actually able to fit 700x38's? Was the bike originally specced with 27's?
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Sekai is one of those great bike brands that slip under the radar. I had a 2700 for awhile and loved it. To get back to @phtomita 's question... were you actually able to fit 700x38's? Was the bike originally specced with 27's?
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Lovely bike I too built up an early 70s Nishiki Professional with 32mm tires and 700c rims Velocity Atlas for Eroica and hope to ride it there next year, if another body part doesn't fail between now and then.
Congratulations on the find and enjoy.
Congratulations on the find and enjoy.
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Glad it got sold - I've found a Sekai 4000 frame for build really cheap on OfferUp and was thinking on pulling the trigger .
It was 2 to 3 cm larger than my size and since I had the Sekai GT2700 on the same size before and always had that feeling of 'a bit big for me'.
Anyways, no space in the garage for n+1...... and already have 3 bikes for one body
It was 2 to 3 cm larger than my size and since I had the Sekai GT2700 on the same size before and always had that feeling of 'a bit big for me'.
Anyways, no space in the garage for n+1...... and already have 3 bikes for one body
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Glad it got sold - I've found a Sekai 4000 frame for build really cheap on OfferUp and was thinking on pulling the trigger .
It was 2 to 3 cm larger than my size and since I had the Sekai GT2700 on the same size before and always had that feeling of 'a bit big for me'.
Anyways, no space in the garage for n+1...... and already have 3 bikes for one body
It was 2 to 3 cm larger than my size and since I had the Sekai GT2700 on the same size before and always had that feeling of 'a bit big for me'.
Anyways, no space in the garage for n+1...... and already have 3 bikes for one body
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Pics above in the response to phtomita's questions show the tons of clearance left with the 38's I think if I wanted I could put on fenders (I don't want), a 2700 started my personal Sekai obsesession. I won't speculate as to whether it was meant for 27's or 700's but being a high end 81 frame it really could be either but @T-Mar might know the actual answer.
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