Badsam Posted October 21, 2019 Author Posted October 21, 2019 Wow! That is some build and I am glad I was able to assist in a small way. Not wanting to hijack this beautiful thread I attach a pic of a Team Miyata pista frame I acquired a few weeks ago. I like the way you haven't polished the groupset and I believe this is more attractive as an original used rideable bike rather than a concourse piece.That bike is far too big for you!! Let me know if you ever want to sell. Loose cog 1
tinmug Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 I have no clue what you are talking about but the photos depict things of immense beauty. Badsam and DJR 2
Wayne pudding Mol Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 Lovely build, thanks for sharing Badsam 1
DJR Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) Hi Badsam Thank you for sharing this very beautiful and scarce build. The end result is an extremely attractive and fast looking bike with everything perfectly in proportion. The way you put the whole story in writing with great pictures to illustrate, is fantastic and something I enjoyed a lot. I know very little about Shimano, and only about Dura Ace 7400, so I learnt a lot from what you shared about the AX groupset. Edited October 21, 2019 by DJR BikeisLife, Badsam and Zebra 3
shaper Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 Great build, write up and bike looks fast just looking at those bars!! Thanks for sharing Badsam 1
Kranswurm Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 The Build I had a simple vision for this build – make it as Japanese as possible, with as many period aero parts as possible. I wasn’t trying to do a catalogue build, nor was I going to date every part to their time of manufacture. I wanted to do something unique and something challenging. As much as I would have loved for this to be a FULL Japanese build, I had to make some sacrifices. I would have loved to have some Hoshi aero spokes, but I was already 4 times over budget. Things like the chain, cables, cable housings and toe straps were things I let slide. Yes, I could have gone for Kashimax toe straps, but I wanted to stay true to the original nylon blue straps over leather straps. I thought black straps would fit better so I went with a black set of nylon straps from Sportsmans Warehouse One part I had some OCD with though was the bar tape. I’m not sure if any Japanese manufacturers made similar tape but the Benotto Cellotape was what these legendary aero machines rolled with. So I had to do it! All in all, I’m extremely happy with the result! IMG-20191010-WA0003.jpg IMG-20191010-WA0006.jpg IMG-20191010-WA0004.jpg IMG-20191010-WA0005.jpg IMG-20191010-WA0007.jpgThat looks amazing.The Bars are super sexy.Reminds me of staring through the window of Speedy's in Wynberg at the bikes I could never afford Badsam 1
Fixer Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Mr Badsam.That is a very beautiful build indeed.Well done for taking the time to research the project. I gave up after years of trying to get those down tube bosses to work with various groupsets. I am glad the stem, bars, saddle, seatpost and frame are together again under one roof and looking better than ever. Those wheels look brilliant. You have inspired me to start a new build... Zebra, DJR, Badsam and 2 others 5
olffie1 Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Great build Badsam....and a very entertaining read! Now get a Koga Miyata register up and running in South Africa! I know there is a Full Pro, and my Professional restored and running in Port Elizabeth and Vic’s Full Pro in Plett.It would be great to document and keep record of these bikes for future enthusiasts to draw info on and be assisted if they would like to share the same passion.???????????????? Badsam 1
Loose cog Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Any idea which local distributor or LBS brought in the frames?
DJR Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 Great build Badsam....and a very entertaining read!Now get a Koga Miyata register up and running in South Africa!I know there is a Full Pro, and my Professional restored and running in Port Elizabeth and Vic’s Full Pro in Plett.It would be great to document and keep record of these bikes for future enthusiasts to draw info on and be assisted if they would like to share the same passion.Heartcoppi also has one, more than one I think Badsam 1
Badsam Posted October 22, 2019 Author Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) So how does this beauty ride????I must admit that I haven't been for a long enough ride to truly be able to tell. The Ride portion of the write-up will be coming soon From the test ride however, GREAT! Really a special ride with the groupset. The way the derailleur clicks with the friction shifters are very odd - but satisfying when they work. I'm nervous to go hard on the brakes - I don't want to ruin the finish on my rims - they were expensive! As far as the frame goes, it's nothing short of a top-shelf steel frame. Stiff, responsive, yet strangely forgiving? A longer, more aggressive ride is on the cards, even though I've been told to go easy on the groupset Edited October 22, 2019 by Badsam DJR and shaper 2
Badsam Posted October 22, 2019 Author Posted October 22, 2019 Hi Badsam Thank you for sharing this very beautiful and scarce build. The end result is an extremely attractive and fast looking bike with everything perfectly in proportion. The way you put the whole story in writing with great pictures to illustrate, is fantastic and something I enjoyed a lot. I know very little about Shimano, and only about Dura Ace 7400, so I learnt a lot from what you shared about the AX groupset. Thanks for the kind words DJR. I have two 7400 builds coming up - one just completed and the other yet to begin. And a nice Italian pursuit bike. Now the issue is, do I start new thread or do I add to this one?
Badsam Posted October 22, 2019 Author Posted October 22, 2019 Heartcoppi also has one, more than one I thinkHe has at least two that I know of, yes. One of which is an Aero Miyata. Some years back (2014, I think) when I bought a Merckx from him, he showed it to me and I didn't have a clue what I was looking at. In fact, I hardly payed attention as it wasn't Italian! DJR and Loose cog 2
Danger Dassie Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 So mooi it's moist. Must admit, I am physically erect! Badsam and BikeisLife 2
DJR Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 He has at least two that I know of, yes. One of which is an Aero Miyata. Some years back (2014, I think) when I bought a Merckx from him, he showed it to me and I didn't have a clue what I was looking at. In fact, I hardly payed attention as it wasn't Italian! That sounds like when I bought a Colnago Bititan frame from him a few years back. I had no clue about anything Japanese. Shimano was just something on my mountainbike. At least I knew the name Miyata, but that was it. But I have learnt since then. When I saw him recently at least I knew what questions to ask. He also took quite a bit of a Friday evening to school me on Shimano AX and EX. When I did the Eddy Merckx / Shimano 7400 build I found the function of the 7400 a great delight. It is pretty and just works like clockwork.
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