Classic & Vintage - Is this a real Koga Miyata?

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lieve

08-13-10, 04:10 AM

Hello,
I need help identifying this Koga Miyata. The seller says the model is a 'Black Snake' but I can't find anything about it and don't think Koga Miyata ever made a model with that name...
Anybody has and idea if it's a real Koga Miyata and what model it is?
The seller thinks the bike dates from around 1997.
Thank you!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1168737/whitekoga.jpg

Elev12k

08-13-10, 05:06 AM

There has not been a Black Snake and the bike is certainly older than '97. It could still very well be a Koga however. The pic does not unveil much about the detailing, so I can't tell you for sure. Are that Super Record levers?

big chainring

08-13-10, 05:59 AM

Or is it a Sears Koga Miyata?

Whenever I hear that phrasing, I just cant help myself.