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Karate

My second true vintage road bike. Borrowed parts from my friend Andrew's Raleigh Technium commuter that he gifted me. Found the frame on Craigslist for $50. Seems to be a short-lived brand from the early 80s. There's only one BikeForums post about the them. Tange Infinity tubing. Purchased bars, seatpost, stem, and pedals from Bearings Bike Shop. Got levers from a user on r/xbiking. Wanted the silver ones but they're discontinued, thanks stranger!

Frame:
Karate Japan

Fork/Headset:
Karate Japan

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Shimano FC-1055 (52/42T)

Pedals:
Shimano PD-R540

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
7-speed

Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano RD-1055 / Shimano SL-1055

Handlebars/Stem:
Nitto M151 / ITM Scatto

Saddle/Seatpost:
CyclePro Titanium / Origin8 Pro Fit 26.6 mm

Brakes:
Sram S500 / Shimano BR-1055

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavix CXP / Shimano 600 / Hutchinson Nitro 28 mm

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavix CXP / Shimano 600 / Hutchinson Nitro 28 mm

More Info:
Soldered cable ends. Sold in May 2026.

Added by dickeysezso. Last updated 15 days ago.

As of 15 days ago, dickeysezso has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

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