Classic & Vintage - wot is it ?

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ozneddy
05-12-06, 04:04 PM
just picked up wots left of a bike from local tip shop , and i must admit i,m stumped as to wot it is,no name, no decals,no wheels,very light with golden arrow down tube friction shifters,no name chainwheel ,BUT, has pedals with an " M " in them (is this a miyata or a masi?)---t-mar plz help this poor soul !

cudak888
05-12-06, 04:09 PM
just picked up wots left of a bike from local tip shop , and i must admit i,m stumped as to wot it is,no name, no decals,no wheels,very light with golden arrow down tube friction shifters,no name chainwheel ,BUT, has pedals with an " M " in them (is this a miyata or a masi?)---t-mar plz help this poor soul !

Sounds Japanese, but the reference to an "M" is interesting...are you sure it's not a "B" (I mistook the Basso "B" for an "M" once)?

-Kurt
YoKev
05-12-06, 07:07 PM
pictures

ozneddy
05-12-06, 11:31 PM
definately an "M"
jacksbike
05-14-06, 08:31 PM
I believe that Motobecane stamped their pedals with an "M", along with stem bolt caps, etc, on their bikes.
T-Mar
05-14-06, 09:48 PM
The M may indicate MKS, a popular pedal manufacturer. First generation 105 indicate mid-1980s. I can confirm if it's Miyata if you post the serial number. If it Miyata, it's probably a model 310. In the event, that it it is not, pics would be an asset.
classic1
05-15-06, 01:41 AM
Maillard made pedals too. Came as part of Galli groupsets, which were readily available in Australia in the early-mid 80's
oldroads
05-15-06, 07:19 AM
I believe a silver or white 'M' in a black round background would be Motobecane.