Tautatis

I like the way you have done to your bike. I have exactly the same Shogun - will copy it (I have black "Handsome" mudguards). I bought this bike here in D.C from a young lady moving out to Boulder, Colorado. This was one of the strangest CL buy - there was no urgency for cash and decency to respond to my repeated inquiries! I saw the bike a day or two after it was posted in the local CL. I contacted the number and email provided. Unfortunately, I never heard back for months. I called and e-mailed a couple of times per week. The initial asking price was $350. After two months the bike was removed from the CL listing. Almost a month later it was reposted. Again, I contacted the owner a couple of times and never heard back for about three weeks. When I got a call back I almost cursed the young lady. I offered her $85 bucks - she took it. I am glad I was not mad to sour the sale - it is in excellent condition!

I also have two other Shoguns - both black coloured Cr-Mo 500s - one has a gold headset ( paid $59.99 at a thrift store). Unfortunately, it is small for me and beat up (paint is not in great shape). I hope to use parts for my other frames.

The second has a red headset and bought it from the son of the deceased owner (paid $130). Both Cr-Mo 500 comes with Deore parts (Shifter, FD & RD), The second one with red headset (Serial # S2G6828) is in an excellent condition.

SHOGUN JIM

mine is S5W6427 is it a 900 or a 500 I've both listed on bike

T-Mar

Welcome to the forums. Your bicycle is a 1986 Shogun 500, with a frame that was manufactured in November 1985. The 900 refers to the Tange 900 tubing used in the main triangle of the frame.

edouble8

Just picked up a Shogun 600, with Shimano 105 Golden Arrow groupo. Serial # M4F43XXX. There's a "Japan" sticker at the base of the seat tube. I think it's an '84, from my guess?

T-Mar

It's definitely a 1984 model, as it was manufactured early in a year ending in 4 and Shimano produced 1st generation 105 (aka Golden Arrow) only for the 1983-1986 model years..

edouble8

rda52

Serial M8A01205 shogun 400

will post pictures once I’m able too!

Bought it a few months ago in Michigan for $25 and I’ve been using it as a commuter in the Bay Area. Loving it so far, just have been debating if it’s worth upgrading.

mcm44

hi everyone
just picked up my Shogun 400, first road bike Ive owned. Serial # S3K6076.
Frame is in good shape, paint is good for the most part, S logo on head tube. Dark maroon and cream head tube. 3TTT stem and bars, these are in excellent condition.
Components are a mix, not much is original. Newer nashbar brakes, suntour brake handles. Shimano 600 in the rear, Altus up front. Takagi 40/52 (original?), Matrix wheels, front hub is Shimani, rear hard to tell. 6 speeds. Newer WTB saddle, newer Hutchinson Nitro tires 700x28c labeled
Sticker at top of seat tube is pretty worn but I can make out Champion no.5
Sticker below bike shop sticker is worn beyond recognition.
Any idea on year?

2cam16

Love the color combo! ^^^

T-Mar

The subject frame was manufactured in mid-1983 and the bicycle is a 1983 model, as the 1984 version was spec'd with the new Shimano-Z-series that replaced Altus. Also, the 1984 was upgraded to double butted main tubes, versus the plain gauge Tange #5 used on your bicycle. As noted, not much is original but Takagi cranks were spec'd

mcm44

appreciate the response and info T-Mar
thank you

mcm44

thanks, same here

RNF

I got a late 80s shogun CroMo 1000, Tange 2 ~56cm, triple triangle. Color: pink & grey. Serial number M6F10919

Headbadge: Sticker
Components: Shimano 600

I can't post pics because I don't have 10 posts yet. But I have a few questions as I've stripped the frame (I'm hoping to save the quil) and I hope to rebuild with Shimano Ultegra r8000 (my apologies if this offends you - the frame has sentimental value and the 30 year-old 600 components were ****).

1. Am I correct in assuming this is a 1986 frame?
2. Am I correct in assuming this is a 26.8 diameter frame set? The seat post and handlebars were rusted, seized and damaged, I binned them.

TriBiker19 

I’d apologize for reviving a Zombie thread, butI’m guessing my 500 is an ‘85?

T-Mar

The frame was built in 1985, so it could be either a 1985 model or a 1986 model manufactured in late 1985. An overall drive side photo may allow us to determine the exact year.

TriBiker19 

This work?

Johnicycle

HI, all!
Recently picked up a Shogun with no model number on it. SN M2H34072
Would anyone be able to help me ID this bike?

Thanks!

Bianchigirll 

Good Morning Do you have any pics? More information an helps a lot. What color is it? Is there a tubing decal of any kind? What size are the wheels? What brand and model of components are on it?

T-Mar

Based on the serial number, it was manufactured in 1982. The format was used by both Miki of Japan and Merida of Taiwan Neither company included model information in the format. To identify the model, we'll need pictures. Please, no more non-drive side photos, like you posted for the Univega. Being able to see the drivetrain is a major aid in identifying the model.

Johnicycle

T-Mar

That's a very basic model, near or at the bottom of the line. Possibly a Shogun 100.

Johnicycle

Good thing I only paid $38 for it? lol
How can you tell the model? Trying to get educated









how

casanewt

I found a 1988 Shogun Alpine GT today. I based this assessment on the serial number Y8A1460(Yamaguchi 1988 January per T-Mar's excellent Asian S/N chart).

MrK.

1985 built Shogun Prairie Breaker I serial #M5K57088. Sadly a tad small for me but I keep it for guests.

Kent T

As of the previous Monday, I own a 400 equipped the same as your Mixte. Same componentry. Has a rusted chain, decent cosmetics. Needs an innertube, a chain, and some cleaning, detailing, and love. Freewheel (Suntour) also has rust in spots. Same color of blue too. $15 with Senior discount at Goodwill, one size big for me. This bike traveled south from Massachusetts. And did some time outdoors. Needs love.