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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-23, 03:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,580
Posted By miskines

I finally found a Takara Team frameset on eBay...

I finally found a Takara Team frameset on eBay for a reasonable price. I would have preferred a smaller frame but from what I've read the top tube is quite a bit shorted than the seat tube so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By miskines

T-Mar maybe yo can help. I just bought a Takara...

T-Mar maybe yo can help. I just bought a Takara Team frame off eBay. I can't find anything about this models components. Thinking of building it up with a mix SR Four'Sir, Superbe Pro and/or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-21, 02:05 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,580
Posted By miskines

85' Takara Prestige (with upgraded components) Neighborhood Speedrun Bike

I've had such a blast with this bike since I found it by the roadside. I've been riding and fiddling with it for about 6 months....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-21, 06:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

I adjusted it to level after my morning ride. I...

I adjusted it to level after my morning ride. I was sliding forward. Now I'm level. Thanks you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Yeah, the saddle is a bit nose down. When I'm...

Yeah, the saddle is a bit nose down. When I'm really cranking, I crouch down in a aero-position and push myself to the back of the saddle. The upward flair on the saddle gives me just that extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 06:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,580
Posted By miskines

It's beautiful!

It's beautiful!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Takara Prestige Vintage Component Upgrade (not finished yet)

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Takara Prestige 12 speed with vintage upgraded parts, Turbo Saddle, Dia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-21, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,229
Posted By miskines

Im in!

Im in!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-21, 06:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,580
Posted By miskines

Thanks T-Mar. What was the most racing oriented...

Thanks T-Mar. What was the most racing oriented Japanese Takara in the mid 80's, was it the Team? Were the Takara Elitist and Olympian made in Taiwan frames? I've seen images of Takara Medalist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 10:23 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,580
Posted By miskines

Hi, what ever happened to this bike? I haven't...

Hi, what ever happened to this bike? I haven't ever seen a Takara Team bike before. It seems kind of rare. Do you think the components were factory or aftermarket? Aero downtube shifters put it at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,301
Posted By miskines

I found an white Stelle Turbo in good shape on...

I found an white Stelle Turbo in good shape on eBay for $35 for my vintage Takara Prestige. I have to post some pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-21, 06:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,480
Posted By miskines

Just discovered Takara and I've been doing a lot...

Just discovered Takara and I've been doing a lot of research on the models offered in the late 70's to mid 80's before production was moved from Japan to Taiwan. Japanese bike boom quality was very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,028
Posted By miskines

Did you weigh it, just curious? I always wonder...

Did you weigh it, just curious? I always wonder about what the frame material is on these Takara Competitions with the 'Guaranteed Special' sticker. Tange #2?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 03:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By miskines

I've never seen a Takara Professional. Is it a...

I've never seen a Takara Professional. Is it a model above the Takara Competition?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,857
Posted By miskines

I know its been a while, do you still have this...

I know its been a while, do you still have this Takara? I garbage picked a less model, Prestige from 1985 and I'm having a blast riding and upgrading it with vintage parts (I know its not worth it)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-21, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,229
Posted By miskines

Just rescued an old Takara Prestige, been...

Just rescued an old Takara Prestige, been spending a little too much on upgrading it with vintage components. Do you still have it? Any pictures of you higher end model? Like the color.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-21, 11:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,862
Posted By miskines

Who Enjoys Over Spending On Old Bikes?

Here's the background. I am an adult but I always rode hand offs from a friend that is a serious racer and bike enthusiast. He would pass really nice bikes my way and I'd ride them. His son is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 06:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

My exact serial is LS5800014 with a 75...

My exact serial is LS5800014 with a 75 underneath. It's stamped on the bottom frame under the crankset. Pretty sure it's an '85. The dork disk is plastic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 06:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Oh, I forgot what do you guys think.about...

Oh, I forgot what do you guys think.about removing the dork disk?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 06:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Very good detective work. Yes TANGE 900, SAKAE CT...

Very good detective work. Yes TANGE 900, SAKAE CT handlebars, neck just has the word Custom; in cursive font, Araya aluminum rims, Suntour AR II rear derailleur, Dia Comp side pull brakes, Suzue...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 05:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Thanks for the photo assist, as a new member I...

Thanks for the photo assist, as a new member I can't post images until I make the 10 text only minimum. My serial number is LS580#### with a 75 below. It's on the bottom for the frame under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,069
Posted By miskines

Nice! Great pictures. How did you get it? I'm...

Nice! Great pictures. How did you get it? I'm trying to research the higher end models that Takara made. I know of the Elitist, Medalist, Competition. I don't know what made them different. Rode my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 04:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,533
Posted By miskines

Takara in Western New York

I recently came across a Takara Prestige 12 Speed tossed out as garbage in Western New York. Its a fine example of a Japanese 80's build quality and I really like the way it rides. I remember the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-21, 04:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,069
Posted By miskines

Do you still have it? Did you sell it, upgrade or keep it as is?

I just garbage picked a nice but lesser Takara model and I love the way it rides. I started researching it which lead me to bikeforums a lot. Just curious do you still have this bike? Did you keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-21, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,082
Posted By miskines

Nice!

Do you know what year it is?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-21, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,448
Posted By miskines

Rode both my bikes!

Had a wonderful ride in the 6am hour on my all original 1985 Takara Prestige. I'm going to change out the tubes, tires and chain tomorrow. Bikes in great shape for a bike thrown out at the curb....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-21, 03:59 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,118,448
Posted By miskines

Hope you feel better soon. Even a jaunt around...

Hope you feel better soon. Even a jaunt around the block might get you going and inspire you. Is there a local biking club where you live? My father-in-law who is 77 rides with a senior club is...
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