Whose got a 3Rensho?

[DCilliams]

I've been enjoying my 3Rensho on these solitary days (Serial# C29). Whose got one in their stable? Pics please! Always like seeing the different details/options on these frames.

[Bentley]

On my bucket list... hard to find in my size.

Ray

[Steve in SLO]

Here you go:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=233031&highlight=3rensho

It’s an absolute joy to ride.

[cnighbor1]

https://www.njs-export.com/collections/frames/3rensho?sort_by=title-ascending

[Coffee Rider]

On my bucket list... hard to find in my size.

Ray

I think in the past 15 years, I can only remember seeing two in my size for sale, one of which I really wish I'd splurged on ca. 2005-2006 and the other was priced too high. For anyone who cares, Cherubim is doing a run of 8 reproductions with the original parts and has teased about the possibility of possibly being able to do a few more in the future.

[cnighbor1]

Non mine
Charles

[Waldo62]

Here's a pair. The white bike is mine, the tandem isn't, but it's on eBay.

[Hindmost]

It drives me crazy when someone does this to a track bike to give it street cred; makes the bike almost unrideable.

[macgee]

I've been enjoying my 3Rensho on these solitary days (Serial# C29). Whose got one in their stable? Pics please! Always like seeing the different details/options on these frames.

Beautiful bike, you did a really nice job building up that frame. Enjoy!

PS> I like the fastback seatstays.

[gbcoupe]

Not me. I sold mine years ago. Dumb on me, as I really didn't need the cash.

Somebody is enjoying it.

Not mine, but this one's a ringer.

[EPOJoe]

Some shots of my 1986 Super Record. Love this bike!

[alexstar]

Here's my tandem. 56 x 56.

https://live.staticflickr.com/5729/22868513712_a690e702a7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AQP7pb)3Rensho Tandem (https://flic.kr/p/AQP7pb) by Alex Cortez (https://www.flickr.com/photos/soradical/), on Flickr

[DCilliams]

Awesome! Thanks for the posts, guys. I managed to find another early aero 3Rensho. It'll need a restoration but could be a fun summer project.

[DCilliams]

Some shots of my 1986 Super Record. Love this bike!

Big fan of this color. Beautiful.

[paredown]

My old pal Dave Hickey from RoadBike Review was a big fan of 3Rensho (and Japanese bikes in general)--and had a blog going for awhile--looks like not anymore--but there are a fair number of pictures:

https://vintage3rensholove.blogspot.com/

[Coffee Rider]

Big fan of this color. Beautiful.

It might fit me, so I'm an even bigger fan, though it sounds like this will not be for sale, which is probably good for me.

[DCilliams]

My old pal Dave Hickey from RoadBike Review was a big fan of 3Rensho (and Japanese bikes in general)--and had a blog going for awhile--looks like not anymore--but there are a fair number of pictures:

https://vintage3rensholove.blogspot.com/

That's a great site, been there many times. Did Dave collect 3Renshos or mostly document them?

[tbike4]

I had one and either my handling ability had not evolved to the proper place or- it was just too twitchy.
The second photo is of a bike that belonged to a forum member that lived nearby so we did some business and bike chat. His photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexjries/sets/72157698579489314/with/43346902862/

[Waldo62]

Snip: I had one and either my handling ability had not evolved to the proper place or- it was just too twitchy.


Interesting how different bodies, frame sizes, and riding styles respond to certain bikes. I am on my 2d 3Rensho now, and have found both bikes to be great descenders, but remarkably, both are also incredibly stable hands-free. They feel like I could take a nap while riding hands-off.

[rallizes]

here is mine

[sailorboy]

Always loved the look of these, especially the lugs; but not sure I'd appreciate the steep geo and twitchy handling that some describe.

Anyone have close up photos of the katana-style 'webbed' lugs on their bikes? Chris Bishop has a set of these that I am seriously considering getting in the queue for a lugged build in the future. Paired with some diamante chainstays perhaps?

[paredown]

That's a great site, been there many times. Did Dave collect 3Renshos or mostly document them?

He used to have a fair number of bikes--I found a thread across the hall where he posted a few that he had, and I remember him posting some of his own finds on RBR. (Like a lot of folks on that forum, he moved on to a Facebook group, so I haven't seen him in print for a number of years.)

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f11/japanese-bikes-go-here-4254.html

[DCilliams]

Always loved the look of these, especially the lugs; but not sure I'd appreciate the steep geo and twitchy handling that some describe.

Anyone have close up photos of the katana-style 'webbed' lugs on their bikes? Chris Bishop has a set of these that I am seriously considering getting in the queue for a lugged build in the future. Paired with some diamante chainstays perhaps?

It's cool and a curse that we have such similar taste haha that's EXACTLY what I'd ask Chris to build for me. I love the those lugs and stays. Wonder if he's got double :)

[DCilliams]

I had one and either my handling ability had not evolved to the proper place or- it was just too twitchy.
The second photo is of a bike that belonged to a forum member that lived nearby so we did some business and bike chat. His photo album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/alexjries/sets/72157698579489314/with/43346902862/


Did you sell your 3Rensho?

[bigbill]

He used to have a fair number of bikes--I found a thread across the hall where he posted a few that he had, and I remember him posting some of his own finds on RBR. (Like a lot of folks on that forum, he moved on to a Facebook group, so I haven't seen him in print for a number of years.)

https://www.velocipedesalon.com/forum/f11/japanese-bikes-go-here-4254.html

He's retired and moved to South Texas where he rotates his bike collection for daily rides. Yesterday it was a sweet Bridgestone.

[Coffee Rider]

For anyone who cares, Cherubim is doing a limited run of 8 3Rensho's with original parts and has teased about the possibility of possibly being doing a few others.

[denapista]

It drives me crazy when someone does this to a track bike to give it street cred; makes the bike almost unrideable.

I don't see the issue.. It's a NJS build. That's exactly how bikes raced on Keirin tracks in Japan looked.. Just missing the Yoshida Keirin white grips.

Street cred would be adding risers and a front Deep dish wheel or aerospoke.

[tbike4]

Did you sell your 3Rensho?

Yes I did. Several years ago.

[denapista]

Sashae had some pretty nice 3rensho builds.
I had one.. Let me dig it up..

[Hindmost]

I don't see the issue.. It's a NJS build. That's exactly how bikes raced on Keirin tracks in Japan looked.. Just missing the Yoshida Keirin white grips.

Street cred would be adding risers and a front Deep dish wheel or aerospoke.

I was not very specific. The whole NJS thing is pretty cool. I was referring to the saddle angle and stem selection. The saddle angle seems crazy to me; do they actually ride them that way? The stem makes sense if you're a dedicated sprinter/Keirin guy. I've just never saw anything remotely like this when riding on the track.

[denapista]

I was not very specific. The whole NJS thing is pretty cool. I was referring to the saddle angle and stem selection. The saddle angle seems crazy to me; do they actually ride them that way? The stem makes sense if you're a dedicated sprinter/Keirin guy. I've just never saw anything remotely like this when riding on the track.

Yeah, that's how Keirin riders race in Japan. I've seen it in person when I went to Japan years ago. That's an actual Kashimax saddle (Butt hatchet) and 90 degree NJS Stem. They race extremely aggressive compared to US track racing.

https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rEkb-zls5Es/UHglrrRLzqI/AAAAAAAAB-o/EqxKm3otpgQ/w480/keirin.jpeg

https://scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.169.1349.1349a/s640x640/90743769_238740953843311_2581171085590904857_n.jpg ?_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=107&_nc_ohc=NWJe9PDAJU0AX9Gi99C&oh=f048a9f761f653191fe31c09329a16eb&oe=5EA4955A

[sailorboy]

It's cool and a curse that we have such similar taste haha that's EXACTLY what I'd ask Chris to build for me. I love the those lugs and stays. Wonder if he's got double :)

Yea man, we def have a similar eye ;)

Knowing Chris, I wouldn't be surprised if he had another set. And if not, he of all people would know where to find one. I love that about his mission if you will, to keep these obscure tube and lugsets around for those of us who have a nostalgia for them.

[Hindmost]

And then there's this:

[mtechnica]

About 10 years ago, when I was getting into road cycling more seriously, there was a 3rensho super record export with dura ace 7400 on Craigslist for $300. I was the second caller and wasn’t able to buy it. It’s the one that got away.

[Rr.__]

First time posting here and wanted to start the intro with this new/old bike build. Went for the retro-modern build for reliability and easy to source parts if needed. Still doing some minor adjustments with cockpit height. I typically slam my stems but this bike serves as my cruiser/club ride bike.

Specs:
3rensho Super Export 1983 I believe. Original owner purchased the frame from Yellow Jersey.
Full Chris King set up (hubs, bb, hs)
Cockpit/seat post from sim works
Shimano 105 R7000 groupset

Enjoy!

[thirdgenbird]

Well built! Great first post.

Now it needs some king iris cages. Nitto cages if you are feeling fancy.

[Wookski]

Is a Cherubim an appropriate digression?

https://i.ibb.co/Sr12WKW/0-D157-E63-BD8-E-4839-BB8-D-3237297-D3-F79.jpg

[Coffee Rider]

Is a Cherubim an appropriate digression?

https://i.ibb.co/Sr12WKW/0-D157-E63-BD8-E-4839-BB8-D-3237297-D3-F79.jpg

Yes, as would be a Yamaguchi. Is that a Sticky with a carbon fork or something else? Regardless, please post more pictures. Also, in case anyone cares, Cherubim is doing a limited run of 3Rensho reproductions with original 3Rensho materials.

[gbcoupe]

Also, in case anyone cares, Cherubim is doing a limited run of 3Rensho reproductions with original 3Rensho materials.[/QUOTE]

Only 8 frames! Yes, I'd say that's a limited run.

[Wookski]

Yes, as would be a Yamaguchi. Is that a Sticky with a carbon fork or something else? Regardless, please post more pictures. Also, in case anyone cares, Cherubim is doing a limited run of 3Rensho reproductions with original 3Rensho materials.

It’s actually a racer superleggera with a straight headtube and no aero fin things (very similar to the Uli) and WR Compositi 1 1/8 fork.

[gbcoupe]

Incoming!

Going to be a 3Rensho owner again. Paid up for it, but damn it's cool. Curved fork would have been even better, but couldn't pass.

[Steve in SLO]

THAT is a bada$s 3Rensho!
Love the chrome lugs and webbed BB. Super cool.

[Blue Jays]

"...First time posting here and wanted to start the intro with this new/old bike build. Enjoy!..."
Terrific first post and welcome to Paceline! Love the 3Rensho. :hello:

[gbcoupe]

Finding a couple grail bikes that fit has been a bright spot in an otherwise suckage year.

[gbcoupe]

Terrific first post and welcome to Paceline! Love the 3Rensho. :hello:

Overlooked that one. Yes, +1! :hello:

[joosttx]

for sale:



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50555640726_1817758772_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2k2qSE3)IMG_5189 (https://flic.kr/p/2k2qSE3) by Houston Joost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/115875593@N04/), on Flickr


https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=260518

[gbcoupe]

for sale:



https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50555640726_1817758772_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2k2qSE3)IMG_5189 (https://flic.kr/p/2k2qSE3) by Houston Joost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/115875593@N04/), on Flickr


https://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=260518

That's my old bike plus a few cm's. I'd have bought it, if it were the right size.

[Blue Jays]

That deep burgundy color is sweet, @joosttx. Very nice bicycle.

[DCilliams]

Incoming!

Going to be a 3Rensho owner again. Paid up for it, but damn it's cool. Curved fork would have been even better, but couldn't pass.

Congrats! That is my holy grail 3Rensho. Love the webbed lugs and fork crown. If I ever see one in robins egg blue, I’ll pay.

[RWHowe]

I have a 3Rendho catalog, does that count? I believe it is from 1996, acquired at Interbike

[gbcoupe]

Incoming!

Going to be a 3Rensho owner again. Paid up for it, but damn it's cool. Curved fork would have been even better, but couldn't pass.

Anyone know this seller? Problem with UPS store drop off shipping via USPS. Seller is communicating, but no updated USPS tracking beyond shipping label created.

Seller has 100% feedback and quite a few nice bikes and frames listed.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/1odessa1966/m.html?item=114511277682&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[DCilliams]

Anyone know this seller? Problem with UPS store drop off shipping via USPS. Seller is communicating, but no updated USPS tracking beyond shipping label created.

Seller has 100% feedback and quite a few nice bikes and frames listed.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/1odessa1966/m.html?item=114511277682&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

I'm sorry to hear that, man! I had a package go dark. It did turn up, though.

[gbcoupe]

I'm sorry to hear that, man! I had a package go dark. It did turn up, though.

Thanks.

I just hope I'm not being strung along by someone that's taken over an account. Worries me that tracking doesn't show that it was ever picked up. That said, seller is communicating. Trying to stay optimistic.