tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post6306315998495865644..comments2023-09-17T04:29:59.752-07:00Comments on mikespokes: Takumashi -- Sturdy, reliable city bikeMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03825454524437359677noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-77025870579962128372012-03-04T15:47:06.292-08:002012-03-04T15:47:06.292-08:00I also have one. I bought at a trift store for $25...I also have one. I bought at a trift store for $25 2 years ago. I was in decent shape but missing tins. I was going to flip it but took a liking to it.The dates on hubs indicate 1985 production. Being an english 3 speed fan I made several modifications to mine. I installed alloy Northroad bars, modified fenders and chainguard from a Raleigh Sports to fit and painted them silver with white tail and S/A reflector on rear fender. Brooks B66 and Pletsher Rack. I wanted the vintage look. Use it for rides at NJ shore. I did about 250 miles last year looking forward to this season. This is one of several bikes I own. My oldest and favorite is a 51 Ralegh SportsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-23917781618039824722012-01-10T22:29:06.674-08:002012-01-10T22:29:06.674-08:00Nice! I just bought a Citisport at a local thrift ...Nice! I just bought a Citisport at a local thrift store for, get this, $28! other than a needing some tlc from sitting in what looks to be in a garage for 20 years, its super clean.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850297562541425917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-13593093668132458522010-12-04T12:14:41.526-08:002010-12-04T12:14:41.526-08:00Welcome, Ackaroth! I'd love to chat Citisport...Welcome, Ackaroth! I'd love to chat Citisports too. I've done a bit to mine since this post, so I'll have to update you on its latest appearance. <br /><br />I like it even more than I used to and it is a bike that draws compliments nearly every time I'm on it.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825454524437359677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-75974255763888339512010-11-24T01:43:06.830-08:002010-11-24T01:43:06.830-08:00Sorry to necro a very old blogpost, but I recently...Sorry to necro a very old blogpost, but I recently bought this same model (and color) bike off craigslist, and am both fascinated by its apparent rarity and intrigued by your world traveler theme, which I want to use as inspiration for my own. Would love to chat with you about the bike once I get my hands on it and see what its like.Ackaroth/John Patchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920929795217184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-37589547197818267892009-10-29T09:34:42.560-07:002009-10-29T09:34:42.560-07:00Filigree, I misled you. The pic shows Takusmashi ...Filigree, I misled you. The pic shows Takusmashi before I switched out the handlebars. The ones pictured are fairly wide risers. Ive since put on the north roads and twine grips. Pics to come!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825454524437359677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-43119708253724967132009-10-29T01:44:18.829-07:002009-10-29T01:44:18.829-07:00Hey, that bike looks great with the Basil panniers...Hey, that bike looks great with the Basil panniers, nice job! <br /><br />Out of curiosity, why do you point the North Roads up like that? I find them most comfortable pointing toward me and even a bit down.Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-26561351400877616202009-10-19T08:41:04.869-07:002009-10-19T08:41:04.869-07:00Pretty close, Matt. I got a great deal on them th...Pretty close, Matt. I got a great deal on them through Amazon. They had been $275 when I first looked, but I got them for about half of that. <br /><br />They strap on to the rear rack with old-fashioned leather straps and buckles. I sent an email to Basil asking for advice on how to hide/secure the excess strap and received a very courteous and helpful reply. I love those guys.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825454524437359677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2950281679163772560.post-40282574997121324162009-10-19T08:15:33.535-07:002009-10-19T08:15:33.535-07:00Nice. I'm guessing those sweet panniers cost m...Nice. I'm guessing those sweet panniers cost more than your bikes combined! <br /><br />Looking forward to reading more.matthbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427964978556654196noreply@blogger.com