Japanese retrobikers...

[Swede]

I need some help...

In my seemingly endless search for a black XC9000 groupset I've just discovered that Suntour were the OEM suppliers to Araya for their Muddy Fox range; specifically the 1988 & 1987 MF26 CMP.

I've had a look at the Yahoo (Japan) auction and it looks like a good place for parts that are not readily available in Europe but I don't understand a word of it! Does anybody know someone in Japan that could help? Not sure what would be needed but I guess an equivalent to an eBay alert would be good and maybe some help with the language.

 

[2manyoranges]

Re:

Gosh I remember that black groupset. Had it on an early Cannondale - late 80's?

Like this....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Old-Stoc ... 2137432014

 

[Swede]

Re:

That’s the stuff.

I’ve been looking for 5 years now and I’m soooo close to completing the set but I came across this photo which sent me off down a rabbit hole.

Just need someone at the other end.

 

[foxb13]

Did go through Buyee?

 

[TheAntsPants]

Not in Japan atm, but I speak/read Japanese.

 

[Swede]

Did go through Buyee?

All set up and ready to go; just need to wait now... What's your experience of it?

Not in Japan atm, but I speak/read Japanese.

Thanks, I might need your services - if that's okay?

 

[FluffyChicken]

Original "gravel bike" that MuddyFox, also look amazing like Ritchey bikes ;-)
http://araya-rinkai.jp/wp/wp-content/up ... e_1988.pdf

 

[TheAntsPants]

Not in Japan atm, but I speak/read Japanese.

Thanks, I might need your services - if that's okay?

No probs.

 

[Swede]

Original "gravel bike" that MuddyFox, also look amazing like Ritchey bikes ;-)
http://araya-rinkai.jp/wp/wp-content/up ... e_1988.pdf

That's exactly what I thought! It even has the same camo paint job as a Richey Commando.

Hopefully someone will split one for parts as I'd like a set of these :roll: ... Black XC9000 roller cams hmmmmmmm

 

[regan_ev]

The only thing XC9000 in black I know of is a set of cantis.