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The R-2 is Cherubim's classic style road bike. First produced in the late 80's, there is a reason these bikes are so classic. The long-point lugs, the custom made Bendohoku curved forks and the a chroming make emphasis the history of the frame, harking back to classic rides of the 60's, but the R-2 is no wall-hanging. Made with the same stunning attention to detail as any othe Cherubim frame, it will perform as well as many modern-styled bikes, as while the looks have remained rooted in the golden years of cycling, the tubing and construction methods have benefited from modern techincal expertise. This frame wouldn't look out of place on l'Eroica, and would certainly turn heads on any club run or light tour.

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Cherubim frames are made by the great Shin-ichi Konno. Shinichi is from a family of frame builders with his father building Cherubims for over thirty years, and his uncle starting the famous 3 Rensho brand.

Cherubim is continuing the family tradition pushing the envelope for steel frames using custom built hardware such as specially bent tubes and incredibly light custom tubing from Japanese manufacturer Kasei. He has been honoured with the Best Track Bike award and Presidents Choice at the North American Hand Built Cycle Show in 2009 and 2010. In 2011, we took a Cherubim Piuma to Bespoked Bristol, where it won the Best Road Bike award.

The heart of Cherubim's works, however, is in track bikes. In previous years Cherubim have built for Olympic teams and champion keirin riders. Cherubim still offers custom NJS models as well as full custom track frames.