Originally Posted by mike
Don't underestimate the quality of the 1980's Japanese bikes - including the Takara.
Japan was putting out fabulous bikes in the '80's; most of them touring road bikes.
I think that because there are so many of them available at yard sales and thrift shops, they tend to get poo-pooed by a lot of cyclists. After most of them eventually end up in the land fill, they will probably become highly sought-after for their strong, light-weight steel frames and nice components.
Boy, do I agree with this post!! Look at that sweet lugged
steel frame along with all the other "old school" stuff.
To many people now go out and buy an aluminum frame wonder
bike then can't figure out why it rides like a rock. Well,
that's ok with me because until folks'figure out that these
older lugged steel framed bikes are the real deal I can
pick and choose what I want for NO real money at all!!!!
Pardon me while I wipe the drool from my chin........sweet
bike, mate.