Sakae Ringyo Litage CX
08-28-23, 07:15 AM
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Sakae Ringyo Litage CX
Hey all, I have what appears to be an early 90's Sakae Ringyo Litage Cross bike that I picked up several months ago from a swap and shop. It came to me with a rough attempt at a spray paint job and I thought, why not?! I'll strip it down and re-paint it.
I was having the hardest time trying to figure out the history of this frame and the only results I could find were throwing around partnerships with 3Rensho, but it didn't really look that promising. I'm happy to hear from any of you about what you might think. It didn't come to me with a fork, so it has a non-original tange fork in the photos.
It's not a Litage road frame due to the clearance and canty posts, and it's not a MTB due to the 700s and the Canty-to-axel distance.
UK Sales Listing found from a Pedalroom post:
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/sakae-cx-frameset-54cm
Pedalroom Post: (My frame doesn't have the rack mounts on the top of the rear triangle)
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/sakae-litage-45420
Bikeforums Post linking these frames with 3Rensho?:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1179043-3rensho-1990-s-sakae-sr-litage-aluminum.html
Here is the finished photo. I will post the journey this frame took after it came to me.
I was having the hardest time trying to figure out the history of this frame and the only results I could find were throwing around partnerships with 3Rensho, but it didn't really look that promising. I'm happy to hear from any of you about what you might think. It didn't come to me with a fork, so it has a non-original tange fork in the photos.
It's not a Litage road frame due to the clearance and canty posts, and it's not a MTB due to the 700s and the Canty-to-axel distance.
UK Sales Listing found from a Pedalroom post:
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/sakae-cx-frameset-54cm
Pedalroom Post: (My frame doesn't have the rack mounts on the top of the rear triangle)
https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/sakae-litage-45420
Bikeforums Post linking these frames with 3Rensho?:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage-bicycles-whats-worth-appraisals/1179043-3rensho-1990-s-sakae-sr-litage-aluminum.html
Here is the finished photo. I will post the journey this frame took after it came to me.
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08-28-23, 07:17 AM
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This is how the frame came to me...
So much paint...
Pretty...
"SAKAE Japan"
I really liked how this frame unbolts.
So much paint...
Pretty...
"SAKAE Japan"
I really liked how this frame unbolts.
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08-28-23, 07:21 AM
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When removing the paint, I came across this image lightly stamped in the head badge area. It looks like one of those circus monkeys with cymbals in its hands. I don't know what it is supposed to mean...
This is probably the best view of this.
This is probably the best view of this.
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08-28-23, 07:23 AM
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Paint Prep and Clear Coat.
08-28-23, 07:25 AM
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I know, I have sinned and given you NDS pics. Sue me... This is the final build with Shimano 105 components.
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08-28-23, 10:27 AM
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Does it flex with the bolted together chain stays?
10-05-23, 08:55 AM
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10-06-23, 11:25 AM
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It’s probably my articles / posts you read about the Liteage 3Rensho connection. I linked some pages of the Liteage catalog to my article on djcatnap.com. However, this is the first time I’ve seen a cantilever-brake version.
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10-06-23, 12:04 PM
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https://djcatnap.com/3rensho-litage-...omplete-build/
10-06-23, 01:32 PM
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Looks great.
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10-06-23, 02:06 PM
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10-07-23, 05:37 AM
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I think the hidden monkey on the head tube is such an amazing gem. It is a shame it was not deep enough to save and use in your repaint.
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10-11-23, 01:31 PM
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Nice catch and build!
Hi, im owner of that pedalroom bike
I've already found some informations about that frame, last month i saw that frame was branded as "dawes vision" for europe, there a lot of them! you could find photos of "dawes vision" in facebook, google images, instagram (tag #dawesvision)
also exist some 3rensho build, cound be found at japanesee sites "3Rensho SR LITAGE cross"
also a group exists of litage fans, where exist one more frame with suntour decals
thanks for photos of disassembled frame, i coundn't take lower stays =( took only top "H" stays, but didnt shoot photo
Hi, im owner of that pedalroom bike
I've already found some informations about that frame, last month i saw that frame was branded as "dawes vision" for europe, there a lot of them! you could find photos of "dawes vision" in facebook, google images, instagram (tag #dawesvision)
also exist some 3rensho build, cound be found at japanesee sites "3Rensho SR LITAGE cross"
also a group exists of litage fans, where exist one more frame with suntour decals
thanks for photos of disassembled frame, i coundn't take lower stays =( took only top "H" stays, but didnt shoot photo
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10-11-23, 06:55 PM
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Nice catch and build!
Hi, im owner of that pedalroom bike
I've already found some informations about that frame, last month i saw that frame was branded as "dawes vision" for europe, there a lot of them! you could find photos of "dawes vision" in facebook, google images, instagram (tag #dawesvision)
also exist some 3rensho build, cound be found at japanesee sites "3Rensho SR LITAGE cross"
also a group exists of litage fans, where exist one more frame with suntour decals
thanks for photos of disassembled frame, i coundn't take lower stays =( took only top "H" stays, but didnt shoot photo
Hi, im owner of that pedalroom bike
I've already found some informations about that frame, last month i saw that frame was branded as "dawes vision" for europe, there a lot of them! you could find photos of "dawes vision" in facebook, google images, instagram (tag #dawesvision)
also exist some 3rensho build, cound be found at japanesee sites "3Rensho SR LITAGE cross"
also a group exists of litage fans, where exist one more frame with suntour decals
thanks for photos of disassembled frame, i coundn't take lower stays =( took only top "H" stays, but didnt shoot photo
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10-12-23, 06:46 AM
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Link to "Sakae CX Frameset" sale post on the UK based Brick Lane Bikes
Link to "3Rensho SR Litage CX" post on Japanese based Ameba website
Link to "
SR Sakae Litage Register
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