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Yamaguchi TT

Still very much a WIP and still on the bike stand but I am trying to finish this off as soon as i can. Comments and suggestions welcome for this build.

Frame:
Yamaguchi TT True Temper frame from the early 90s in NOS condition

Fork/Headset:
Dura Ace 7400 headset with Yamaguchi True Temper fork

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura Ace 7400 crankset and bottom bracket

Pedals:
Dura Ace 7400 SPD

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura ace TT chainring to 7 speed screw on dura ace rear.

Derailleurs/Shifters:
TBD what shifters and location i will go for, but Dura Ace 7400 7 speed rear and front Derailleurs

Handlebars/Stem:
Choice of ITM 0 drop integrated TT bars or Dura Ace stem to Nitto Bull bars with Nitto Clip ons or Wacky 3ttt Bio Quadra bars

Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbo-Matic 2 seat with Dura Ace 740* Aero seatpost

Brakes:
Dura Ace AX brake calipers as the 7400 calipers didnt have long enough drop

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Cosmic 650c

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Comete 700c

Added by penguinspring. Last updated over 8 years ago.

6 Comments

jmireles

jmireles says:

i like

Posted over 7 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

I was the one who left the IG comment about the paint. Definitely one of my favorite Yamaguchis!

Posted over 8 years ago

penguinspring

penguinspring says:

As it happens the frame is for sale :)

Posted over 7 years ago

time-trial-collector

time-trial-collector says:

I would add Cinelli bar tape in purple/plum. The rest is spot on - a real head turner!

Posted over 8 years ago

penguinspring

penguinspring says:

Thanks i will give it a try. Yeah the blue that is on there is from the previous build but i will be replacing it once i fit up the brake levers.

Posted over 8 years ago

trovin

trovin says:

more like yamaGUCCI

Posted over 8 years ago