My white whale- now living in France
Frame:
56cm True Temper Yamaguchi Kilo-Pursuit
Fork/Headset:
Yamaguchi 650c / Dura-Ace 7410
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Dura-Ace 7710 / Dura-Ace 7710
Pedals:
Dura-Ace 7400 / Specialized straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Dura-Ace 50t / Dura-Ace 16t NJS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Titanium flite saddle / Dura-Ace 7410
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Trispoke / Vittoria Juniores
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Specialized Trispoke / Vittoria Rally
Accessories:
Zipp "track skewer" in the front, NOS Ambrosio Gradient tape
More Info:
Built in 1994 for the Yamaguchi/Colorado Cycling Team. Previous owner bought the frame from Craig Griffin (former United States track coach, current Canada track coach) in the mid 90's while living in Colorado. Last picture is how it looked when I bought it
Added by dietrootbeer. Last updated over 6 years ago.
As of over 6 years ago, dietrootbeer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
54 Comments
nice assertion, idk track skewers were a thing!?
Posted over 7 years ago
Some companies just call them bolt on/anti-theft skewers. Zipp sells a front only and calls it a track skewer. More secure than a quick release I suppose? Definitely wouldn't trust one on the rear though hah
Posted over 7 years ago
What happened?!
Posted over 8 years ago
The green wasn't what I expected and as much I wanted to like it... I grew to hate it hah so sent back to be repainted
Posted over 8 years ago
The new paint and decals look incredible. This is going to be a stunner.
Posted over 8 years ago
What a stunner!! Looking forward to seeing the finished project.
Posted over 8 years ago
thank you, means a lot considering ive been studying your Perkins since the day it was uploaded!
Posted over 8 years ago
That repaint. Beautiful restoration, I'm excited to see it all come together.
Posted over 8 years ago
you and me both! and thank you! the downtube decals are generally used on Yamaguchi's tandem builds (with larger tubes) but I was able to score some thankfully. I think they look a lot nicer than the smaller ones
Posted over 8 years ago
"Sweet baby Jesus". Solid choice on the colours, looks great.
Posted over 8 years ago
much appreciated, the original color I wanted wasn't doable (his original painter was diagnosed with MS several years ago) so this was a very close second!
Posted over 8 years ago
OMG finally!!! I feel like a little girl. Its gonna look sooo awesome!
Posted over 8 years ago
YOU'RE KILLING ME HERE MAN. Every time I see this get updated I'm always expecting full build pictures. I'll be waiting... Still stoked though!
Posted over 8 years ago
Haha dude I'm sorry! I had to re-up a picture that was bothering me. Hopefully any day now I'll hear word that it's finished!
Posted over 8 years ago
Great choice of replacement rear wheel though! Goes very nicely with the Zipp 400!
Posted over 8 years ago
nice colorado flag:p
Posted over 8 years ago
Yamaguchis home is in Rifle CO so it makes sense. They found this jersey in a box in storage and offered it to me for next to nothing. Won't have it until my frame gets here though!
Posted over 8 years ago
I think this is the most anticipated build on PR. I can't wait to see it finished.
Posted over 8 years ago
Hah I think people will pleasantly surprised at the color i chose. Definitely didn't go with black again.
Posted over 8 years ago
I am rather embarrassed to say how much I keep coming back hoping for updates. I'm living vicariously through your profile waiting for this build. Lol.
Posted over 8 years ago
haha i feel you man, I keep waiting for the email saying its done...
Posted over 8 years ago
moar!
Posted over 8 years ago
I emailed him a week or so ago to see how it was coming and am just waiting to hear back! trying to be patient hah
Posted over 8 years ago
Just spent about 30 minutes on the phone with Koichi's wife and she said its gonna be going to paint in about a week. taking a little longer than they expected but hoping to have it back in about 4 weeks... just in time for Buffalo winter haha
Posted over 8 years ago
this is so dope i can't wait to see it finished
Posted almost 9 years ago
You and me both! I check my email hourly for updates ha last i heard the fork was built and it was being sent for paint shortly
Posted almost 9 years ago
frick yeah!!
Posted almost 9 years ago
yah those are super nice. I already have the zipp front though and want them to match. I have a Zipp rear on the way that needs some love but hopefully it works for me.
Posted almost 9 years ago
More pictures man!
Posted almost 9 years ago
Hopefully soon! I bought it nearly complete but it was pretty rough. I have big plans for it though!
Posted almost 9 years ago
Photos
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cruiser, fixed-gear, funny-bike, kilo, lo-pro, pursuit, singlespeed, track-bike, triple-triangle, true-temper, vintage, yamaguchi
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Flo_Jo says:
Did you sell it?
Posted about 3 years ago