Overview
Finishes: Chrome
Specification
Frame: Double Butted 4130 Chromoly (0.9 Gauge) (Koizumi)
Forks: Double Butted 4130 Chromoly (0.9 Gauge Arms, 0.6 Gauge Steerer) (Koizumi)
Handlebars: Diamond Back MX Chromoly, small (Koizumi)
Stem: Diamond Back, Alloy Head, Chromoly Shaft (Sugino)
Grips: tbc
Headset: MX-2 Quick Adjust (Tange)
Rims: 7x, 20x1.75 (Araya)
Spokes: tbc
Hubs: Large Flange, Alloy (Suzue)
Tyres: Diamond Back 2.125 MX Skin Front, 1.75 MX Skin Rear (IRC)
Brakes: 890 MX (Dia-Compe)
Levers: Pre-bent (Dia-Compe)
Cable: (Dia-Compe)
Pedals: Diamond Back Design Forged w/Concave Cage, Chromoly Spindle (MKS)
Crank: Diamond Back Forged Cotterless Alloy MX-170 or 1pc 175 (Sugino)
Bottom Bracket: tbc (Tange)
Chainring: 44T or 3pc machined teeth (Sugino)
Spider: (Sugino)
Freewheel: 16T (Suntour)
Chain: High Tech Chrome MX (HKK)
Seat: Diamond Back, Diamond Hole Pattern, 470g (Kashimax)
Seat Post: Fluted Alloy (STRONG)
Seat Post Clamp: Forged Alloy (Suntour)
Additional Information
Lifecycle: 1981 (No evidence frames were manufactured beyond)
Serial number location (frame): inside of rear dropout starting 9,0 or 1 and ending with baseball type symbol
Serial number location (forks): inside of dropout starting 1 or 2 and ending with baseball type symbol
Rear dropout: approx 1/16" (1.6mm)
Top tube length: approx 17.25"
Available as frame and forks only but with an optional 1pc or 3pc kit.
Re: What bars ?
See here for a list of some Bars produced but I've seen in excess of 27 (I've a set on my Senior). Also, it could be that the ends are the originals, just worn which could give the appearence of size...
sparky 7th September 2010 12:44