Cherubim Sleekness....The Racer

[William]

The stem build looks pretty sleek on this Racer, though I don't know how I feel about the brakes under the stays... Other than that I like the flow of the lines on this baby. Production model has a standard stem on the website.

Cherubim Racer (http://www.cherubim.jp/product/racer.html)






William

[Kirk Pacenti]

I am dubbing that stem the "crashectomy"...

[William]

I am dubbing that stem the "crashectomy"...

Afraid of a little knee-jabbing there? ;)






William

[fa63]

It is probably why the stem didn't make it to production :)

I love the lines of that bike though.

[jtakeda]

Looks good, although I'm not crazy about the stem and the color on the fork.

[William]

It is probably why the stem didn't make it to production :)

I love the lines of that bike though.

That's what caught my eye...very nice lines.:cool:





William

[Admiral Ackbar]

cherubim build some wonderful looking (and quirky) bikes. i love it personally, reminds me of a more sleek, better proportioned look 675.

[spacemen3]

Now that is how a steel frame should look. Very sweet.

[William]

I do like the fact that they aren't afraid to experiment and they have some very nice rides on their website.

http://www.levistrauss.com/sites/levistrauss.com/files/blog/2012/7/levi-strauss-cherubim-concept-bike.png

http://images.freshnessmag.com/wp-content/uploads//2012/09/cherubim-levis-commuter-bike-01-570x427.jpg

CHERUBIM by Konno Cycleworks (Shin-ichi Konno)
Founded in 1965, CHERUBIM represents the history of custom frame building in Japan. Three Konno brothers and their frames, CHERUBIM, 3Rensho and Miyuki, led the early age of the frame building industry in the country and CHERUBIM is the only surviving brand with the family tradition. CHERUBIM was the frame supplier for the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games. More recently, CHERUBIM frames, embodying decades of ongoing research and uncompromising craftsmanship, won seven consecutive Best Handmade Bicycle Awards from 1998 to 2005 in the prestigious annual show sponsored by the Japan Cycling Association. Under the leadership of Shin-ichi Konno, chief builder and son of Hitoshi Konno, the founder, CHERUBIM continues to live by its founding spirit of achieving a fusion of innovation and tradition and eagerly look forward to presenting our frames and bicycles





William

[blessthismess]

To me the stem on the red bike just looks out of place on an otherwise all carbon build, I like the black one a lot better.

[Kirk Pacenti]

Afraid of a little knee-jabbing there? ;)








William

It's not my knees I am worried about...:p

[bironi]

I tore my sac on a Deda stem years back. Nothing sharp for me in that spot since.

[Louis]

I'll pass.

[sales guy]

To me the stem on the red bike just looks out of place on an otherwise all carbon build, I like the black one a lot better.


The frame is all steel. Also that gorgeous stem absolutely belongs on it. I wouldn't be worried on the stem, or getting hurt on it.
I saw the bike in person at NAHBS. It's stunning!

He makes some incredible bikes/frames. His eye for design is just speechless.

[cmg]

the Piuma is a classic beauty.

[Ahneida Ride]

Afraid of a little knee-jabbing there? ;)

William

Afraid of something else. :eek:

[Admiral Ackbar]

looks way less dangerous to the testes than a traditional stem imo, also looks better

[William]

The frame is all steel. Also that gorgeous stem absolutely belongs on it. I wouldn't be worried on the stem, or getting hurt on it.
I saw the bike in person at NAHBS. It's stunning!

He makes some incredible bikes/frames. His eye for design is just speechless.

Yep, that baby is all steel. That Puma looks very nice as well.






William

[mike p]

Look had a bike maybe a prototype with that type stem a couple years ago, but it looked much, much better.

Mike

[maverick_1]

Here's another one..

I should make an effort to visit Kono san and check out the Cherubim outlet at Machida city.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5478/11438932433_100e94dfff_b.jpg

[maverick_1]

For your viewing pleasure.

Cheers!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7380/11731099235_ff462b169c_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/11731504534_97d8df8fd4_b.jpg

[oldpotatoe]

cherubim build some wonderful looking (and quirky) bikes. i love it personally, reminds me of a more sleek, better proportioned look 675.

Every road bike pictured except for the Road Star, has Campagnolo on it. Japan is a VERY large market for Campagnolo, bigger than the US, I think...

Up there with Germany, Belgium..larger than Italy, I am sure.

[sales guy]

Every road bike pictured except for the Road Star, has Campagnolo on it. Japan is a VERY large market for Campagnolo, bigger than the US, I think...

Up there with Germany, Belgium..larger than Italy, I am sure.


Asia in General is huge for Italian products. They are the second largest market after the US for Ferrari and Lamborghini. They love anything italian and or with the Tricolore on it.

Oh and just stunning bikes.

[beeemmjay]

my lbs has an uli frame in the shop - just stunning, meticulous detail, fantastic finish. definitely drool worthy

[Web1111a]

cherubim build some wonderful looking (and quirky) bikes. i love it personally, reminds me of a more sleek, better proportioned look 675.

When I saw the pic that is exactly what I thought

[Grant McLean]

my lbs has an uli frame in the shop - just stunning, meticulous detail, fantastic finish. definitely drool worthy

Blacksmith Cycle?

[ik2280]

I'm obsessed with the seat post clamp area on the black bike - so clean.

[beeemmjay]

Yes - Blacksmith.

Are you in the shop often(ish)?

Blacksmith Cycle?

[Grant McLean]

Yes - Blacksmith.

Are you in the shop often(ish)?

no, i actually haven't been their current location since the move.
I think that might be a good incentive for a trip!

-g

[Hermes_Alex]

I've lusted after the Racer Stainless forever - those lines with polished tubes make me weak at the knees!

[thegunner]

damn, i want that stealth racer now... should have bought one when i was in tokyo...