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1986 Kuwahara Cascade Restomod

1986 ATB reinvented as an all-road tourer and my new regular commuter.

Frame:
Kuwahara Cascade ATB 22”. Lugged cro-mo steel.

Fork/Headset:
Kuwahara/Tange

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stronglight 80/Shimano UN72

Pedals:
Sakae

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Shinamo 13-28 7 speed cassette/42,28 rings/SRAM PC 830

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Suntour XC Comp/Suntour ARx/Suntour Cyclone downtube friction.

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto Moustache RM016/Kalin short reach

Saddle/Seatpost:
Spa Cycles Aire/ETC candle type

Brakes:
Empella Frogglegs/Dia Compe QR

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Random old 26”/Compass Rat Trap Pass 26x2.3

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Random old 26”/Compass Rat Trap Pass 26x2.3

Accessories:
Tie-dye bar tape, Gilles Berthoud Mudguards and mud flap, retro alloy rear rack, Carradice Barley saddlebag.

More Info:
Basically most of the parts from the Kona on here which I’ve now sold the frame.

Added by Hugin. Last updated over 5 years ago.

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