1979 Koga Miyata Gents-Luxe-S
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1979 Koga Miyata Gents-Luxe-S
Hello vintage enthusiasts!
Excuse my English, native Dutchman here. I just picked up a 1979 Koga Miyata Gents-Luxe-S. Since it is my second Koga Miyata (i also own a Road Speed), i'm afraid it will grow out to be a hobby, thus i thought of joining a forum with like minded people. The bike looks to be in excellent condition and i suspect that it has not seen many miles. I made some pictures, but i plan on making new ones with my good camera once i have changed the seat to a selle italia turbo (1986, i know, not period correct, but i would hate to see this seat damaged), and it needs some new handlebar tape, since green is not really my thing, im thinking a deep brown will make it look nice and clean. Anyway, here are some pictures of the bike, hope you guys enjoy!
Greetz,
Mo
Excuse my English, native Dutchman here. I just picked up a 1979 Koga Miyata Gents-Luxe-S. Since it is my second Koga Miyata (i also own a Road Speed), i'm afraid it will grow out to be a hobby, thus i thought of joining a forum with like minded people. The bike looks to be in excellent condition and i suspect that it has not seen many miles. I made some pictures, but i plan on making new ones with my good camera once i have changed the seat to a selle italia turbo (1986, i know, not period correct, but i would hate to see this seat damaged), and it needs some new handlebar tape, since green is not really my thing, im thinking a deep brown will make it look nice and clean. Anyway, here are some pictures of the bike, hope you guys enjoy!
Greetz,
Mo
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You have excellent taste. That bike is beautiful (mooie, . I lived in Gelderland once and had a Koga Miyata as well. They are fine bicycles.
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That is in fantastic condition! A mounted stem from almost 40 years ago with barely a scratch?!?
The copper brown color is great too.
The copper brown color is great too.
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I counted 5 little spots, the rest is all dirt or muck on the bike, also the headset has a couple of corrosion spots. Other than that, it has no marks at all! The brown looks even better in the sunlight , reminded me of a 'bruin cafe'
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Super Nice. It just doesn't get much better than that. Congratulations.
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That is beautiful!!!
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Welcome, Mo! Excellent bike. You've even got the original Shimano hoods, by the looks of it. That is exceptional.
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Beautiful bike, welcome! Looks to have very few miles on it.
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For some reason Koga Miyata riders take very good care of their bikes or simply don't ride them that much. Exxcellent find. My Gents-Touring is in much worse shape.
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Take good care of them. They are vulnerable and replacing them will be costly, at best.
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Thank you! And yes indeed, i have seen some beatiful preserved Koga Miyata´s with very few miles on it. I guess nobody wants to ruin a perfectly fine bike.
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I don't know much about Koga Myata but that is a beautiful bike!
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