is this a 3rensho?
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Uncle Monty
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Whatever it is - its very big! Looks quality - what makes you think it is a 3Rensho?
Tried the London fixed gear lot? They are bang into their Japanese hand built stuff there.
Whatever it is - its very big! Looks quality - what makes you think it is a 3Rensho?
Tried the London fixed gear lot? They are bang into their Japanese hand built stuff there.
It has some 3Rensho like qualities, particularly the seat tube lug treatment but I do not think it is legit. First the fork crown lacks the forward offset; If the bike is the same vintage as the parts then it should have 3Rensho engraved into the seat stay caps. Also Yoshi Konno's lugs were distinctive with a long elegant spear points, these lugs, though nice are much shorter. After doing a bit of research, it looks like the drops are Superends, I believe they were available through the 3Rensho catalog. Will check.
For a second opinion try posting a picture here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/40108705205/
For reference on the lug treatment here is a picture of my early 80s standard model 3Rensho.
For a second opinion try posting a picture here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/40108705205/
For reference on the lug treatment here is a picture of my early 80s standard model 3Rensho.
