Garage - the "Mercedes" I to VI -

Last updated on Feb. 15, 2009
These are not real Mercedes' bikes. They are nicknames. Master of a bar named the nickname.
It was named before real Mercedes' bikes were produced. (^0^)v
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Mercedes I

mer1_00m.jpgmanufacture: Panasonic
model: SPRING BOK-TKE
type: crossbike
components: Shimano STX-RC
tire: 700C*35

usage: long distance touring
note: disused bike My first bike.
Since 1995 to 2001.
I toured 21 times on this bike(See "Tracks" No. Tr.-1 to Tr.-21). It was stolen in Dec. 2001 and found in Apr. 2002. But I bought new bike(Mercedes V) untill this bike was found and since then I didn't use this. My friend wanted this, so I sold this to my friend.

Mercedes II

mer2_00m.jpgmanufacture: SAIMOTO
model: unknown
type: looks like MTB
components: Shimano
tire:26

usage:
note: One of my friend gave me beause he didn't ride on it. But I don't ride on it ether.

Mercedes III

mer3_00m.jpgmanufacture: NISHIKI
model: unknown
type: MTB
components: Shimano DEORE-LX
tire:26

usage:
note: Now I searching for the usage. Someday I renew components.

Mercedes IV

mer4_00.jpgmanufacture: COLNAGO
model: unknown
type: road bike
components: Shimano 105
tire:700C

usage: city riding, short term touring
note: It ages over 10 years old, but I renewed components in 2003. I toured once(Tr.-27).
equipments for Mercedes IV
equipment
image
model
manufacture
rear rack: QUICK RACK 715 zefal

QR Beam Rack EX

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I changed the quick lever to normal screw (M6*40) and washer(M6*20). Because the quick lever touches my thigh.
Topeak
QR Beam Rack RX: V Type Topeak
saddle bag:
SADDLE BAG Small COLNAGO
trunk bag: MTX Trunk Bag DX Topeak
RX Trunk Bag DX Topeak
front light:
LD-606 SI SANDEN
tale light & reflector: solar tale light SLR100
(It starts flashing automatically by sensing darkness and trembling. So it is very comfortable in a tunnel and at a time of sunset. And it doesn't need battery.)		 Bridgestone
mirror: SPY 472 zefal
bottle: (attached "PaoPao Beer" seal!) POLAR BOTTLE
bottle cage:
AB100-4.5 MINOURA
Modula EX Topeak
cage adaptor: (Sorry, I forgot. m(._.)m) ???
pedal: AR-2 Ezy MKS
half toe clip: HALF CLIP MKS
bell: UNIVERSAL SOUND BELL ViVa
flask: FLASK SURLY
flask cage: Spaceman Bicycle Flask Holster Ahearne Cycles
cage adaptor: BH-60 MINOURA

Mercedes V

mer5_02.jpgmer5_01m.jpgmanufacture: GIANT
model: CS-8000
type: crossbike
components: Shimano 105
tire: 700C*35

usage: long distance touring
note: Since 2002.
Main bike for touring.


about touring equipments
equipment
image
model
manufacture
rear rack:
equ_rca.jpg
 MT-800 MINOURA
rear fender:
equ_rfnd.jpg
 REAR DEFLECTOR SHIELD
(very light and flexible, so it is good for packing bike in bag)		 Mountain Cycling Accessories
front rack:
equ_fca.jpg
 MT-3100F
(If it needs.)		 MINOURA
side bag:
equ_sibg.jpg
 S-7
(old type)		 OSTRICH
front bag:
equ_fbg.jpg
 F-515
(with hook carrier type C R&M)		 OSTRICH
saddle bag:
equ_sbg.jpg
 ???
(I forgot. f^_^;)		 OSTRICH
front top tube bag:
equ_ftbg.jpg
 Hand made !! (^0^)v Sora's girl friend
pump:
equ_pmp.jpg
 LAMDA JET SIGMA SPORT
bottle cage:
equ_btl.jpg
 1.5L PET bottle type ViVa
tale light & reflector:
equ_ref.jpg
 TL-AU200
(It starts flashing automatically by sensing darkness and trembling. So it is very comfortable in a tunnel and at a time of sunset.)		 CAT EYE
front light:
equ_lgt.jpg
 LPF-014
(halogen lamp with flashing LED, improved from orange LED to white LED by myself)		 GIZA
computer:
equ_cmp.jpg
 CC-CL200(N) CAT EYE
GPS: Foretrex101 GARMIN
extended mounter:
equ_exgp.jpg
 SPACE GRIP SG-100 (100W*80H) MINOURA
end bar:
equ_bar.jpg
 Boxer PROFILE DESIGN
my companion:
equ_ras.jpg
 RASCAL ! (^0^)/ ???
pedal:
equ_pdl.jpg
 PD-M324
(One side is SPD and another is flat pedal.)		 Shimano
deraileurs guard:
equ_dgd.jpg
   ViVa

Mercedes VI

manufacture: Panasonic
model: FCT-19 (titanium)
type: road
components: Shimano Ultegra 6600 series
tire: Continental ULTRA SPORT (700C*23)
rim:　ARAYA RC-540
handlebars:　NITTO M153 STI
seatpost: TIOGA AL2000
saddle: AVOCET O2 AIR 40R CHROMOLY

usage: race
note: Since 2008.
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