Cherubim - custom road

[IJWS]

Originally Posted by pinoymamba

Not my aesthetic of choice with the overbuilt fromt end but still a beautiful bike!

JDM hotness.

I thought this was a reference to the mystery brake setup! (because the non VW show car in that scene is infamous for not having front brakes.

[Khanhkhanh]

Beautiful build. Might have to stop by Blacksmith to check it out. I also have a Cherubim Cento on the way, seems like there is a good amount of Cherubim owners in the GTA

[54ny77]

ohhhhhh myyyyyyyy goodness.

bookmarked this one.

cherubim's are rolling art. have been an admirer for years.

[charlieclick]

That is incredible.

I'm so interested to hear your ride report comparing three expertly crafted machines. Are they all specced to do similar, or different types of riding?

[terry]

Stunning craftsmanship-as always. Enjoy.

[dwiller]

Well after a LONG time, I finally have the Cherubim built up, and it will now be relegated to the storage room until spring. Oh well.

I'll post more detailed pics when I get my proper camera out. In the interim, here are some full shots when at Blacksmith Cycle yesterday for the pick-up. I know they took some photos for their insta, and they will share those with me aswell.

Specs:

Custom Cherubim - Kaisei tubeset, filet brazed, small aero fillets, monostay, undermount rear brake, tapered headtube (1 1/8 to 1 1/4)
Matching Cherubim stem (it's like a boat anchor, HEAVY), but pairs well
Mike Lopez custom carbon fork with ti- dropouts
Corima MCC tubulars (however, coincidentally I just sold these the same day, so unsure what this bike will role on)
EE Brakes
NOS vintage Shimano 7400 fluted seatpost and crankset - square taper Dura-ace bb paired to 53-39 Boone Industries titanium chainrings, PMP chainring bolts
Modern 9100 series shifters, FD and RD with OSPW
KMC SL 11 chain
Shimano Pro-vide aero handlebar
NOS Cannondale Immix bottle cages (ti and carbon)
Keywin pedals
Silca bar tape
White industries blacked-out headset
Selle San Marco Concor Carbon FX saddle

A mix of new and old, and my first bike with Shimano, which is only fitting for a Japanese ride.

[gbcoupe]

Yup, that'll do... sweet ride. Let me know when you get tired of it.

[flying]

That's Super Nice!