Today I had an enjoyable ride in the Schermer area, Holland. My trusty partner was this 1991 Koga-Miyata GentsRacer-Carbolite.
This 1991 frame is little different from the final edition bonded Miyata frame, the generation that was carried from 1993 to 1996.
1991 GentsRacer-C vs 1993 RoadWinner-C >>>
The stays bolt directly to the seatlug on earlier model. Wishbone construction for the later.
Cable routing on top toptube for the earlier model. With the later model the cable runs along the toptube. The guides are integrated in the lugs.
In most other if not all aspects the frames are similar.
Both models share this detail: A tiny 4th tube for the front triangle, fitted between the headlugs.
My GentsRacer-Carbolite borrowed its fork from the FullPro-Carbolite model of the same year. In 1991 this fork was the 1st carbon fork offering for Europe. It is very light, especially for a fork of that era and taking into account it has a steel steerer. I think it weighs a little over 500gr.
