Mark A’s 1985 Shogun 2000

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This week’s theme: Japanese Bikesss That Ssstart With Sss, and I’m not kidding! Here isss Mark A’sss Ssshogun 2000. Sssweet!

…ok, so it’s actually a triple ring, so not technically a “ten speed,” but that term seems to be ubiquitous to the style of bike, kind of like Magic Marker and Kleenex became for permanent marking pens and nose tissue… I present to you my ca. 1985 Shogun 2000, which is a touring bike built up like a classic randonneuse. I had a very nice 1988 Schwinn Voyageur. As I came to the realization that the frame simply didn’t fit me the way I would prefer, the members of Classic and Vintage on bikeforums.net came up with a “This frame doesn’t fit me” thread, with the intention of arranging trades for better fitting frames between forum members. A C&V member in Boston and I arranged a frame-for-frame swap, and this is the result of that time-honored system of barter. Here are the details:

Specs

Frame: Shogun 2000
Fork: Tange 5, forged dropouts
Rims: Wolber Super Champion Mod 58 27×1.25
Hubs: Maillard sealed, low flange (36/40 f/r)
Spokes: Stainless, 14ga
Tires: Panaracer Pacela 27 x 1 1/4
Pedals: SR SP-155 semi-platform w/clips, straps
Crank: 170mm Biopace Chain Ring shimano FCR-124 28/44/50
Rear Cogs: Shimano Z-series 5 14-17-20-24-26
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN54 sealed cartridge
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano 600, braze-on
Handlebar: SR Stem SR
Headset: Tange, sealed
Brake Set: Dia-Compe Canti
Brake Levers: Dia-Compe
Saddle: Brooks B-17 Flyer, honey Size 58cm c-c

I’ve also installed Velo-Orange front and rear racks to accommodate my Carradice bags. If you’d like to see more, there’s a whole gallery of images on my Flickr! account at http://www.flickr.com/photos/azorch/sets/72157625889124378/

Now, I’m going to eat lunch and take her out for a very long ride on this sweet Saturday.

Thanks Mark

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  • http://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.com Tim Joe Comstock

    Sssublime ride! Very tasteful build, Mark. A Gentleman’s Rando.

  • http://trailerparkcyclist.blogspot.com Tim Joe Comstock

    Oh yeah, and a Bike Sssnob mention today! I come here first…

  • http://marksbikes.wordpress.com/ Mark A.

    It’s a totally ssssweet ride and ssssso comfy over the disssstance. I sssstart a sssssix day tour tomorrow morning, leaving, of course, at sssssix am, crossssssing Missouri from Wesssst to Eassst, and back again, turning around jusssst before Sssssst. Louis. The Sssshogun has the panniers loaded and ready to ssssswing out onto the road.

    • Cameron

      Mark, If you’re on Facebook, you should totally possst sssome picsss from your trip on the OTSssG page man!

    • older1

      I’m probably not alone stating I’m impressssssed! That’s one really beautiful bike, Mark, and the cool mint color may help keep your mind off the heat!
      Ride safe, and don’t forget your fluids and sunscreen!

    • http://marksbikes.wordpress.com/ Mark A.

      Cameron, I’ll be posting photos to my blog over the next couple of days.

  • Mike D

    you’ve already got my vote for OTSOTM locked up. Gorgeous bike! Ssssssspectacular!

  • http://marksbikes.wordpress.com/ Mark A.

    Just got back from 600+ miles of long, hard riding with a little of everything: broiling days, heavy head winds, miles of muddy trails on the KATY, rain and hail. In a word: harsh. The Shogun handled everything magnificently! And now I will need to tear her down pretty completely to clean all this road crud off her.

    • older1

      Congratulations, Mark: good to hear you and the bike got back safely! Sounds like you’ve got the right fit!