1987 Yamaguchi / Proteus - 62 cm with Dura Ace 7400 groupset

Description

1 of 25 frames built by master 3Rensho and US cycling team builder Koichi Yamaguchi while he worked at Proteus Bicycles in College Park, MD during a 10 month stint in 1987. I came across this frameset several years ago and had him confirm that he built this frame. I built it up with Dura Ace 7400 8 speed components and only ride it occasionally. Classic 80's fade paint job still in really nice shape but with a few paint nicks here and there. Tubing is Columbus with Campagnolo drops, Cinelli bottom bracket shell and rear bridge. Geometry is also very unique as it's tall but with a short top tube and makes for a very aggressive ride.
Frame Geometry
-Top tube (CTC): ~21.25"
-Seat tube (CTC): ~24.5"
-Stand-over height: ~34.125"
Components
-Dura Ace 7400 8 speed down-tube shifters purchased NOS w/less than 200 miles (still have box)
-Dura Ace 7400 8 speed rear derailleur purchased NOS w/less than 200 miles (still have box)
-Dura Ace 7400 8 speed front derailleur
-Dura Ace 7400 aero brakeset
-3TTT Stem and Bars
-Dura Ace 7400 headset w/mixed components (never swapped out top bearing cup but I'll include the other Dura Ace headset pieces as it needs to be adjusted)
-Dura Ace 7400 172.5 crankset
-Dura Ace 7400 bottom bracket
-Easton Dura Ace 26.8 seat post
-Mavic ceramic 700C wheelset w/Dura Ace 7400 hubs & 8 speed cassette - Vittoria tires w/less than 200 miles
-Shimano 8 speed chain w/less than 200 miles
-Pedals not included
-Saddle - pictured saddle not included but I can provide one
This is for the pure collector and I'm only selling as I've got a space problem and need to be practical as I only ride it a couple of times per year. Happy to send a screenshot of Koichi's confirmation email
***NOTE*** - unexpected travel plans came up and I will not be able to ship until SEPTEMBER 20th **********