Just finished the Shimanami Kaido tour across 7 islands between Onomichi and Imabari. Overall, easily one of the best rides of my life. Completed it over 3 days and took my time exploring different islands and seeing the more quiet side of Japanese living. Many people do this with road/e-bikes as some of the hill climbs can be a little difficult, but overall very doable fixed. Did unfortunately get (slowly) hit by a car in Hakata, but only knocked the wheel out of true, STEEL IS REAL. No updates on the bike since the last post, other than I had to replace the seat post bolt as the original one gave up on me, not as elegant but it works. I ride this around Tokyo every day so i need it to function above keeping it original. Also my Kashimax gold is actively melting, anyone else experience this?
Parts list:
- Frameset: 3Rensho NJS ('90s I've been told)
- Stem: Nitto NJS Pearl
- Bars: Nitto B809 Cross
- Grips: Cloth tape,Nitto ends
- Straps: Toshi NJS
- Seat: Brooks B17
- Seatpost: Nitto Lugged
- Crankset: Sugino 75s, with dust cap
- Chainring: Alter Madmax 49t (Taiwan)
- Wheels: Araya SUPERAERO (Ltd. Koichi Nakano Red Sparkle) 32h to Phil Wood high flange
- Tires: Continental Gatorskins
- Cog: Phil Wood 17t/19t
- Chain: Izumi Supertoughness
- Pedals,cages: MKS
- Overpriced (now melted?) top tube protector: Kashimax Gold
by HawrdCoar
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Both your ride and your ride look amazing!