Originally Posted by T-Mar

Sakai was a sister brand to Sekai, both being owned by the Sakai Export Company of Osaka, Japan. In the early 1980s the bicycles were typically manufacfired by Miki, who also produced models for Centurion, Shogun and Norco, among others. Sakai's prime Canadian retail outlet (and possible distributor) was Bloor Cycle.

In 1984 the Star replaced the Express as the entry level lighweight model carried by Bloor. It appears to have been their best selling model. In 1985, it went to Tange 900, so I'm assuming this is a 1984 model even if the livery doesn't quite match the catalogue. Tange #5 was spec'd only for the main triangle, with the stays and forks being hi-tensile steel. That eclectic component mix appears to be OEM. Claimed weight was 25-1/4 lbs. Original price was $299 CDN.

I'd appreciate the serial number for my database. TIA.

Originally Posted by T-Mar

Well, that's not the standard Miki serial number format, as it's missing the M prefix, unless it's just lightly stamped. Assuming the provided serial number is correct, it would be a (here comes the four letter auto-police) Matsu****a manufactured frame. They were most famous for their Panasonic brand but also contract manufactured for brands like Schwinn.

As for the year, it is a 1986 model. That "bouncing specification" comment came back to bite me! I didn't think they'd revert back to Tange #5 but a quick check of the 1986 catalog shows that they did. Oh well, at least it validates the comment and resolves the cosmetic differences. The eclectic component mix is still OEM, with the only non-OEM item that I can detect being the bar tape. The original appears to have been a white vinyl tape. The only other change was an increase in price, to $349 CDN.

Originally Posted by flash2070

Hi all, here is the serial number found on the side of the seat tube by the crank it is T771143. The bike as you have seen has the Name Sekai followed by the words "limited Series" but there aren't any other decals other than the one by the crank that indicates made in Japan. The components are Dia-Compe in black calipers, Dia-Compe levers, Suntour SL front derailleur, Sugino Moxy crank, Ukai 27 1 1/4 wheels, Sunshine hubs. Thanks again for all of your feedback. I sincerely appreciate it.

Flash