1978 Koga Miyata Gents Luxe 61cm

According to the Dutch catalogue from the time,

"the name says it all, the model is finely assembled and therefore not only reijtechnisch (directly translates to "riding technology" in English) but also for the eyes a class bicycle".

44 years later it definitely looks like a classy bicycle to the eye, especially the baby blue paint with the chromed fork and rear triangle. 

This Koga Miyata Gents Lux is made with a 1024 Hi Manga butted full frame and fork and chromed Shimano ST dropouts. According to the catalogue, the weight is 10.4kgs.

The SR Apex drillium crank is a thing of beauty, along with the first generation Dura-Ace rear derailleur. Shimano 600 brakes, front derailleur, levers and shifter. SR Custom handlebar and SR Royal saddle post.

The original wheelset has been replaced with a pair of Shimano Exage hubs laced to Mavic rims. Minus points for originality, but plus points for compatibility, because this uses the widely available Shimano Hyperglide cassette versus the obsolete and tough-to-replace Uniglide cassette/freewheel.

New Elvedes stainless steel brake and gear cables, new Michelin Dynamic Classic 25mm wide tires, new Bike Ribbon Professional bar-tape and new hoods.

61cm frame is suitable for people approximately 1.78 – 1.88m