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Pro Tour (1976-84)

Over the years the Pro Tour had Tange #2 tubing (known as Champion #2). Early models were only 10 speeds but featured wide range gearing. Rather than cantilevers, these models featured center-pull brakes with the calipers mounted directly to brazed-on frame bosses to reduce flex. Later versions (Pro Tour 15) featured triple cranksets and cantilever brakes.

1977 Model

1977 Specs.
Frame Tange Champion #2 Double Butted, Chromoly Tubing. Forged Tips.
Fork Tange Professional Chromoly tubing, Forged Ends.
Brakes Dia-Compe G Type Center Pull Brazed-On
Chain HKK Gold
Crankset Sugino Mighty Tour 52/36t
Deraileurs Suntour Cyclone Front and Rear , Fingertip Shifter
Freewheel Suntour Pro-Compe 14-30 Gold
Handlebar Sakae World Randonneur Alloy
Headset Tange Falcon
Hubs Sunshine Pro-Am Low Flange
Pedals MKS UR-K
Rims Araya 27" x 1-1/4" Alloy Clincher
Saddle YFC Professional Super Soft "KING"
Seat Post Sakae Custom-P1
Spokes Stainless Steel
Stem Sakae Apex
Tires/Tubes IRC 27" x 1-1/4" GSW HI_Racer
Frame Sizes (in) 21-1/2, 22-1/2, 23-1/2, 24-1/2, 25-1/2,
Color Pearlized Ask for Selection
MSRP:
Weight 26 lbs (22-1/2 frame)

1978 Model

1978 Specs.
Frame Tange Champion Double Butted Chromoly tubing. Forged concave seat stay, Brazed on custom seat binder tube. Brazed on rear brake cable hangar, Brazed On Double rear brake caliper mount. Chromed forged vertical dropouts, Brazed on water bottle studs and Chrome lugs.
Fork Tange Chromoly tubing sloping crown (top Chromed), 2 Point Bend Chromoly vertical forged tips , Brazed on brake mounts
Brakes Dia-Compe 610G Forged alloy center pull. Dual brazed on mounts / Drilled levers with Gum Hoods
Chain Suntour Tran-Z Chrome
Crankset SR SAX-5TG Triple 34-43-52t 170mm
Deraileurs F: Suntour Cyclone R: Suntour Cyclone GT . Cyclone Shifters
Freewheel Suntour Tran-Z Silver 14-30
Handlebar SR World Randonneur with Cloth Tape
Headset Tange Falcon
Hubs Sunshine Pro Am small flange QR.
Pedals MKS UR-K with toe clips and straps
Rims Araya 27x1 19.6mm Alloy Clincher
Saddle Kashimax Racing Saddle
Seat Post SR CTP-5 Laprade Type Alloy Fluted with Chromoly Dual Allen Key Binder Bolt
Spokes Stainless Steel
Stem Sakae Apex AH Forged Alloy
Tires/Tubes Centurion 27x1x1 1/4" 25mm 270gr Roadlite "Z" 90PSI Skinwall
Frame Sizes (in) 21 1/2", 22 1/2", 23 1/2", 24 1/2".
Color Pearlized Maroon , Pearlized Silver
MSRP:

1979 Model

1979 Specs.
Frame
Fork
Brakes
Chain
Crankset
Deraileurs
Freewheel
Handlebar
Headset
Hubs
Pedals
Rims
Saddle
Seat Post
Spokes
Stem
Tires/Tubes
Frame Sizes (in)
Color
Frame Weight
Fork Weight:
MSRP:

1983 Model:

1983 Specs.

1983 Specs.
Frame
Fork
Brakes
Chain
Crankset
Deraileurs
Freewheel
Handlebar
Headset
Hubs
Pedals
Rims
Saddle
Seat Post
Spokes
Stem
Tires/Tubes
Frame SIzes (in)
Color
Frame Weight
Fork Weight:
MSRP:

1984 Model:

1984 Specs.

1984 Specs.
Frame Tange Champion #2
Fork Tange Hi-Tension Centurion Investment Cast Crown / forged Tips
Brakes Dia Compe GC 960 Delux Cantilever with hooded Pro Lever, Quick Release
Chain D.I.D. Bevelled Plates Black and Chrome
Crankset Sugino Aero Tour Cold Forged Aluminum 28/42/50 Sealed Bearing BB Assembly
Deraileurs Suntour LeTech Rear and Front Top Mount Levers
Freewheel Suntour Winner 13-28 5 Speed
Handlebar SR Custom Aluminum reinforced , Cotton tape.
Headset Tange Falcon Steel, Sealed
Hubs Sugino Competition small flange QR, 36h Fr/ 40h Rr Sealed Bearing
Pedals SR SP100 Black ToeClips and Straps
Rims Araya Model 16A (5). 22mm, 495g 27x 1 1/8" Silver Anodized Aluminum 36h Front,40h Rear.
Saddle Vetta Anatomic Genuine Calfskin Leather Made in Italy
Seat Post SR Laprade CT-P5 220mm Aluminum, 27.0mm
Spokes Ashai Stainless Steel 14ga 36f 40r
Stem SR Aerox Cold Forged Aluminum Anodized
Tires/Tubes Kevlar Belted Skinwall, 300g 100psi, 27x1 1/8" Schrader
Frame SIzes (in) 19 1/2", 21", 22",23",24",25"
Color Super Metallic Dark Blue/Taupe Protective Clear Coat
Frame Weight (19 1/2"): 2184g (4.814896 lbs)
Fork Weight: w/Crown Race: 720g 1.58733 lbs
MSRP: $ 479.00 USD
These late Pro-Tour's had internal wiring for generators. One on the downtube to Head tube lug and then exiting in the back of the bottom bracket shell, See pics below.

Front wiring hole in downtube

Rear wiring hole in downtube


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