Custom-ordered bike. This build is inspired by keirin track bikes but the frameset is designed more for street use with more tire clearance, less toe overlap, bottle cage mounts. I also had them build an additional fork with a brake hole so that in the future I can ride with a front brake and/or front rack if I want. Although I didn't intend it to be this way, the color scheme I went with reminds me of the Japanese superhero, Ultraman, in the best way. I'm hoping this is a forever bike. Final photos courtesy of the legendary Amy Danger (@adangerpdx)
Frame:
Cherubim Triplecrown, 53cm TT, 52cm ST, Kamiyama Red with polished lugs and details
Fork/Headset:
Cherubim Triplecrown / Chris King GripNut
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 75 / Phil Wood
Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Stream Next
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
EAI Gold 18t / Sugino 75 49t / Izumi V Super Toughness
Saddle/Seatpost:
Ergon SR Men / Nitto Jaguar NJS
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Dura Ace 7600 NJS Hubs / Hoshi NJS Double Butted Spokes / Araya RC-540
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Dura Ace 7600 NJS Hubs / Hoshi NJS Double Butted Spokes / Araya RC-540
Accessories:
Traffic safety charm from Nikko Toshogu Shrine / Spurcycle Raw Bell
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
March 2024 - Completed the build. Wanted to go for NJS-inspired with as many components from Japan as possible.
Added by 20200605. Last updated 6 days ago.
4 Comments
Wow, brilliant ! Did you make contact via the website and do they speak English?
Posted 24 days ago
I emailed them using the email address on their website. There may be some staff members there who can communicate in a bit of English but fortunately for me, I speak enough Japanese that I didn't have problems communicating with them.
Posted 23 days ago
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Mazeamaze says:
Cherubim Bikes are beautiful! for some reason I’ve always been attracted to their bike 🫠
Posted 23 days ago