Here's how my Miyata Alight looks like as of today. Picture taken after a heavy downpour.
Added a bottle holder and changed the front black carrier to a chromed tall carrier to hold a small basket. BP headlight was also added.

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Congratulations mang boy !

When I wanted to fix a bike I had on loan in Tokyo, paying $50+ for repairs (new tire+tube, lamp and general straightening and greasing), the lady in charge of the bike protested saying that with such money one could go ahead an buy a new one. Indeed department store bikes ran for $140+. I still went ahead with the repairs and the repair costs because I hate a bike that could ride many years go to waste and work deserves to be paid for. For most Japanese, though, a bike turns out to be a commodity not worthy of much fuss.

My Putchalin as of today installed with a puppy carrier basket and extended seat post.

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Personally met this guy and demonstrated to us his skill.

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New grips I bought the other day.

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Bridgestone Cotton House - Initial assembly after frame painting. Masking tape was applied to the frame for protection while being assembled.

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Bridgestone LED Headlight

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Do you run a store or just have a massive collection lol?

I do collect Japanese surplus bicycles and restore them as parts come-by. I sometimes buy a bicycle for particular parts I need. If ever my bicycle becomes ordinary meaning a lot is running around I do trade or sell them that's why most of my collection have rare frame design or geometry. I do customize some unbranded ones for as long I have parts and accessories lying around. Thanks for viewing.

In the days to come I'll be featuring some of the best restored Japanese bicycles running here in our city.

i have bridgestone ladies bike size 26 and bridgestone albelt ex size 27... can i replace the arm of my ladies bike to that alloy arm of albelt? thank in advance masters!!!

You can't simply change them. One is chain driven and the other belt driven. You'll be changing
some parts for it to work out.

Hi Mang Boy,

My bike's light went kaput and is no longer serviceable. I am looking for a Tantamushi light assembly for my bike with internal gear hub- 6volts,2.4watts. Any suggestions or modifications you can recommend ? thanks and kind regards

chimmy ramos

You can simply change the internal dynamo hub which is available here. Would cost from 600 to 800 pesos plus an LED headlight for 1500 or the regular sensored headlight for 400 pesos.

Just saved this cruiser on it's way to a junk shop. I had it dismantled for restoration.

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My Miyata Alight as of today, folding stainless basket and anti-Swing installed.

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With basket unfolded.
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Folding stainless steel basket.
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Thanks Mang Boy, May I drop by one of these days ? I would like to get a replacement regular sensored headlight or LED unit. I think my internal dynamo hub is still ok.
kind regards to you and Mark, and looking forward to my Malabon visit .

chimmy

Had this basket powder coated. I'll be matching this basket with the newly painted bicycle I am restoring.

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Another powder coated basket for my 3 wheeler. You save more on powder coating instead of using the regular spraying process.

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I'll be mounting this Nexus Power Modulator brake hub in my Putchalin bicycle scheduled for painting next month. The bike had alloy rims so to avoid rim wear I'll be using this Nexus Power Modulator (internal brake hub).

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Now how does that work?

That's one cute puppy in that basket :D Awesome work with all these bikes. How many do you actually have now? Do you sometimes sell them or collect them all?

I have about 50 with a few of them still waiting for upgrade parts and accessories. A few of them with common frame design are up for sale. I do look for rarity in frame design whenever I buy a bicycle.

This anti-swing mechanism are usually found on commuter bicycles with front baskets. If the basket are loaded the tendency of the front wheel set is to swing sideways once you park the bicycle. With the anti-swing just click it to the lock position and you can direct which direction to set the wheels for stable parking.

Wow!

My Huffy cruiser frame getting modifications (installation of cable holders, hub brake holder and fender fabrication).

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While searching for a cruiser brake hub I bought last year I happened to came across this internal brake hub which I already had for years. Now the hub will be use on my Putchalin.

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Finally I had my Bridgestone Cotton House assembled after the frame painting. So far the only needed parts are the chain cover, hand grips, and a new seat. Upgrades made are Nexus 3-Speed IGH, Sanyo Dyno Hub, Sanyo LED Headlight, Stainless Carrier, Ding Dong Bell, LED Flasher, V-Shaped handlebar, Stainless Stand, Alloy Pedals, Stainless Spokes, New Cables, and Chromed Basket.

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Folding Stainless Carrier
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Original condition when I got the bicycle.
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Awesome.