Koga Road Speed
08-09-17, 08:07 AM
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Koga Road Speed
Hello, Yesterday I purchased 1980 Koga Road Speed - I found it on internet auction. It looks as if it is in great condition, but since it's an internet purchase something will pop up for sure 
I want to work on this bike a bit to make it look even better Can someone share with me a list of parts from original model, especially on rims, tyres, bottom bracket? This one has Shimano 600 Arabesque all over it but I m sure saddle isn't original for that model.
This is the second Koga I own, the first one is Globe traveller S from 2003 and it's great !
I want to work on this bike a bit to make it look even better Can someone share with me a list of parts from original model, especially on rims, tyres, bottom bracket? This one has Shimano 600 Arabesque all over it but I m sure saddle isn't original for that model. This is the second Koga I own, the first one is Globe traveller S from 2003 and it's great !
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Koga Miyata keeps their archived catalogues on the website, start there. I wouldn't get too hung up on original consumables, or treating it as a PERFECT catalog restoration personally. This isn't a show bike and I don't think anyone is studying the chain for "correctness".
08-09-17, 09:03 AM
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Welcome to BF. That is a nice looking bike!
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08-10-17, 01:40 AM
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Koga Miyata keeps their archived catalogues on the website, start there. I wouldn't get too hung up on original consumables, or treating it as a PERFECT catalog restoration personally. This isn't a show bike and I don't think anyone is studying the chain for "correctness".
They don't list bike components in their old catalogues though, but I'm not so concerned anymore because everything looks original, I will try to renovate this white saddle, any tips ?
08-10-17, 11:40 AM
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Take up @3speedslow on his offer. Those saddles were very nice.
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The brochure states that "generally speaking" it is a complete Shimano 600 EX build, and explicitly mentions the bottom bracket, crank set, headset and brakes.
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Thanks a lot what about a casette ? Mine is 6 speed 21-12T and it looks and feels to be a little worn, can You suggest any replacement ? What was the width of these Shimano hubs ? 124mm ?
what about a casette ? Mine is 6 speed 21-12T and it looks and feels to be a little worn, can You suggest any replacement ? What was the width of these Shimano hubs ? 124mm ?
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