Id Univega Maxima MA25619
05-11-12, 03:00 PM
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Id Univega Maxima MA25619
Hi,
Need help identifying my bike.
Univega Maxima.
Serial no: MA25619
Its a 58 cm, brown color frame. Also Is it possible that a Made in Japan frame be a Miyata?
Thanks.
Need help identifying my bike.
Univega Maxima.
Serial no: MA25619
Its a 58 cm, brown color frame. Also Is it possible that a Made in Japan frame be a Miyata?
Thanks.
05-11-12, 03:23 PM
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I think it is a very rare '83 and 1/2 version made with experimental tubes that were plasma soldiered.
Any pics ?
Any pics ?
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No that was in 83, this was a prototype for the 84 season
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05-12-12, 02:13 AM
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Thanks Bianchigirl,
Here are some snaps. The first 5 are a bit old, the remaining from today. I got this bike off CL for $250.
When riding it feels like it got off the assembly line in the 80's and then stored indoors.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ofzrpwpmh2zsyvy/nAAh0G5UWU
Here are some snaps. The first 5 are a bit old, the remaining from today. I got this bike off CL for $250.
When riding it feels like it got off the assembly line in the 80's and then stored indoors.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ofzrpwpmh2zsyvy/nAAh0G5UWU
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While it could be made by Miyata, Miyata made a full line of bikes, from entry level basic bikes, to top of the line stuff. This one has the markings of a lower end model: stem shifters, claw RD hanger, turkey levers, steel seat post, swaged crankset with steel rings, etc.
Univega was a marketing company, outsourcing all production.
Univega was a marketing company, outsourcing all production.
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Hi Bikebahn you do realize I was being cheeky with my first response yes?
I agree with Work this looks like a lowerend model and likely form about '83/4ish. That is not to say it isn'y a good bike. Univega made great rides from the bottom of the barrell to top shelf and most of there offerings were pretty darn nice regardless of price point. While a tad on the heavy side this Mangalloy Triple Butted frame should be an excellent rider.
It is a great looking bike with the dark maroon paint w/ gold lug trim. I could think of a few things I would do to spruce it up a bit but that is just me.
I agree with Work this looks like a lowerend model and likely form about '83/4ish. That is not to say it isn'y a good bike. Univega made great rides from the bottom of the barrell to top shelf and most of there offerings were pretty darn nice regardless of price point. While a tad on the heavy side this Mangalloy Triple Butted frame should be an excellent rider.
It is a great looking bike with the dark maroon paint w/ gold lug trim. I could think of a few things I would do to spruce it up a bit but that is just me.
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I was almost sure it was a cheeky response till I saw Brian's post about the Duranium fork and then confirmed it. 
While I'm aware its a low end model, it does feels fresh off the line although 28 years later, sturdy and solid. And Ive owned 2 Nuovo Sports before and can tell that they had a better set of components than the Maximas I currently have.
All in all, Thanks for the responses.
While I'm aware its a low end model, it does feels fresh off the line although 28 years later, sturdy and solid. And Ive owned 2 Nuovo Sports before and can tell that they had a better set of components than the Maximas I currently have.
All in all, Thanks for the responses.
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