A 1987 Takhion Aero with a kevlar disc (666 Wheel/Fluidisc). Built in the Soviet Union, these bikes were used by various Olympic teams. Textima, Rossin, Colnago, Aero Schauss, Juggins, and others have used this handlebar mount design.
Frame:
1987 Takhion Aero Track TT
Fork/Headset:
Takhion Track TT Fork, early style
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Miche Advanced Crankset with Miche bottom bracket (not original)
Pedals:
Shimano 105s (when they're installed)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
15T Cog of Soviet make/51T Miche Chainring
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Fluidisk / 666 Wheel
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Tubular Kevlar Disc (Fluidisk / 666 Wheel) of Soviet origin
More Info:
http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/03bicycles/takhionVVVV.html
Bike History
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Added by Psy. Last updated about 7 years ago.
As of about 7 years ago, Psy has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
7 Comments
beautiful, love to see an era correct chainset on this!
Posted about 9 years ago
Thank you, and me too! I'm constantly on the lookout for Takhion parts. I do have a right Takhion crank arm that's going on this soon, but it is damaged and for display only.
Posted about 9 years ago
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denischenchik says:
Not 666. It is POCT(growth)
Posted over 7 years ago
Psy says:
I know. However when I made this page a thousand years ago, 666 wheel was still the common term.
Posted over 7 years ago