Sekine SHC 271 Road Bike from 1977 with some very interesting history!

Rebuild of a iconic Canadian built bike with Japanese design that was actually a decent road bike!

Spec’s on the bike;

Frame Size – 21 inches (suitable for a 6’0” to 6’3” rider)
Frame Material – High Tensile Steel Tubing
Front Fork – High Tensile Steel Chrome Plated
Headset - Kuwahara
Handle Bars - Sakae Custom drop
Handle Stem – Sakae SR 100AH alloy with Allen key
Brakes – Shimano Tourney center-pull caliper with dual position levers (equipped with Dia-Compe levers)
Rear Derailleur – Shimano Lark SPO
Front Derailleur - Shimano Thunderbird GPO
Shifters – Shimano W-Fingertip friction
Freewheel – Shimano 14/28T
Chain – Daido 1/2" X 3/32" 112 links
Crank Set – Sugino 39/52T with Allen key bolts. 165mm
Pedals – Rat trap with reflectors (equipped with SR SP-152)
Tires – IRC Sports gumwall 27 x 1 ¼ (equipped with Specialized Roadmaster Endurant)
Rims – Araya 27 x 1 ¼ chrome plated steel
Hubs – Shimano YH with quick release
Spokes - #15 chrome plated steel
Saddle – Fujita Nylon, padded vinyl top
Seat Post – Alloy 25.8 mm
Color – Spark Green
Weight - 28 lbs

Link to the almost identical 1977 Sekine SHC 271 road bike that I restored a while back;

   • Sekine SHC 271 Classic 10 Speed 1977