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08-06-22, 11:07 AM
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02-02-23, 03:18 PM
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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 might be OK. Can't wait to build it up of vintage Japanese components.
03-21-24, 02:45 PM
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Can anyone shed some light on this bike?
I can't make out what the word on the top tube says, but on the downtube is what looks like a Tange sticker. I just want an idea if it's worth me going to check this bike out (for sale semi-locally to me). I can't find anything online in regards to 80's takara catalogs.
My best guess is that it says "prestige", as I've seen a photo or 2 similar to it.. lugged, roughly early 80's and no DT shifter bosses.
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03-21-24, 02:58 PM
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I believe that is a Takara Prestige. I would not pay much for it especially in that condition.
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in case this is of interest... a couple of Takara ads.
One from 1978:
and one from 1980:
Steve in Peoria
One from 1978:
and one from 1980:
Steve in Peoria
03-21-24, 04:18 PM
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My early 80s Takaras all have hi-tensile tubes. And the seat tube sticker states that they are "Guaranteed Special". This bike is probably an 84 or so and may have better tubes, but I doubt it. My interest in Takara is only a sentimental one and I've greatly over paid for a couple of them. But this one I hope is very low priced.
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03-21-24, 07:41 PM
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dpicare26 In doing some googling this evening, I found a couple of sites that indicate that the Prestige was made with cro-mo tubes by Giant and the same bike was also sold as the Schwinn Traveler. Although I do not know that that information is correct. If T-mar was around I'd bet he would likely know.
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03-22-24, 07:02 AM
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I picked up this Takara Advantage for $5 at Goodwill to scavenge a few parts. It was way too small for me to ride, so I made it into a hybrid using stuff I had on hand. It was originally equipped with drop bars and stem shifters.
Mid 80s Takara Advantage
Mid 80s Takara Advantage
03-22-24, 11:33 AM
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dpicare26 In doing some googling this evening, I found a couple of sites that indicate that the Prestige was made with cro-mo tubes by Giant and the same bike was also sold as the Schwinn Traveler. Although I do not know that that information is correct. If T-mar was around I'd bet he would likely know.
the asking is only $25. Could probably snag it for less, but not sure what I'll do. I just bought another bike yesterday lol. (~91 Mongoose Crossway 850, early hybrid bike).
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I had a Takara Touring bike that I purchased used in the mid-90s. I don't recall the model, but I seem to recall it ran a Suntour Mountech 18-speed drivetrain, it was a pretty decent bike with an unusually long cockpit. I also had a Raleigh Alyeska around that same time. I have never seen either of these bikes show up again in my travels, both were decent rides.
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