Originally Posted by T-Mar

As previously noted by Doug, not all Miele models had brand embossing. The Miele models with serial numbers on the lower seat tube tended to be the lower end models that were contracted manufactured in Japan. The bridgeless BB shell and 27.2mm post diameter points to one of the higher end models, manufactured in Canada by Guvin.


If you find some ridges inside the the bottom of the fork's steerer tube, make note of how many there are and whether they are straight or helical, as other manufacturers such as Ishiwata and Tange were employing them by this date, though each had their own configuration.