Whose got a 3Rensho?

[denapista]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

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.

[sailorboy]

Originally Posted by DCilliams

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?

[Coffee Rider]

Originally Posted by Wookski

Is a Cherubim an appropriate digression?

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]

Originally Posted by Coffee Rider

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]

Originally Posted by Rr.__

"...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.

[gbcoupe]

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

[gbcoupe]

Originally Posted by Blue Jays

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

Overlooked that one. Yes, +1!