My not-so-aero, aero Team Miyata

[mich alias]

Hey, I have a question for the Tange headset!

What kind of tool did you use for the top cap? A bb lockring tool does the job?

The build looks siick!

[jason1788]

Well done, great detail and a nice looking bike. I'm currently rebuilding a 1984 Fullpro-S (in Germany) for similar reasons - wanted a vintage Shimano build, and what better way than to go with a Japanese-ish frame. As you will know the catalogs are very detailed regarding frames and groups - the 1984 Fullpro has a mix of AX and EX components including an AX stem and seatpost. I'm not a fan of the AX brakes so I'm happy that mine has the EX calipers and slotted levers with external cables.

 

My delve into detail has also led me to the CAD system and 3D printer, in my case for the blue dustcaps that the earlier AX pedals have. I'm not sure which model numbers had the blue caps vs the exposed hex socket (like yours), but the Koga brochure for 1984 shows the blue caps and my pedals still have one so at least I had something to measure up for the model. Pic is an internet example, same as (but not) my pedals.

 

[Monark]

Wow... just wow.... amazing

[shmuelyosef]

Very Cool...I have the 1980 version of this same frame...that year they only sold bare frames, so I was not limited to Original Equipment. I have put many 1000s of miles on this frame, and am on the second life...

1st life - 1980 - Campagnolo Record throughout, Mavic rims homebuilt wheels. Nitto Pro bars and stem. SR Laprade seat post, etc

 

2nd life - 1993 - Shimano Ultegra 6500 3x9 drivetrain UG freehub. Wheelsmith custom wheels. Still Nitto bars/stems, Thompson Seat Post

 

I also have a Miyata 710 that is my 'wet bike'...shimano 105 and FENDERS! Long ride this AM in light rain, but diggin' it. 

 

I'm in Northern California

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Drop us a photo or two please shmuelyosef.

[J. Gillan]

You've done a wonderful job and I'm glad to see a Team Miyata get that kind of TLC. I have one of the same vintage that I so loved the ride quality on that it became my commuter bike the day following my last race on the road almost 40 years ago. When it was folded up on 3/15/99 riding home at night I refused to part with it and had David Levy revive it. He replaced the top tube, head tube and down tube with Columbus 06-08 and put it back together on the jigs he was building the Andy Hampsten frames on. Everything that wasn't chromed on the frame got wrapped with adhesive-backed reflective vinyl to reflect my reluctance to get hit in the dark ever again. I'm going to Japan next week and will get a picture - What better place to leave a bike from the time when the best bikes made there didn't stay there.

[Zebra]

Thanks for taking the time t THOROUGHLY document this build - super-informative!

[Hennie 15]

 My Team Miyata rebuild with Shimano 600 Arabesque.