Vintage Koga Miyata Bike Restoration

Vintage Koga-Miyata Road Bike Restoration
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This video shows the full restoration and ride of a 1984 Koga-Miyata Road Winner Bike.
Koga teamed up with Miyata from Japan in the 1970’s to produce top end road bicycles for the market. Miyata produced the frames and Shimano provided the components. The Bicycles were assembled by hand in the Netherlands, and really are beautiful bikes to ride.
Watch the bicycle completely stripped down, cleaned, restored and assembled before the bike is back out on the open road where it belongs. This bike restoration really was a pleasure to do and the results were very rewarding. I hope these videos inspire you to recycle that old bicycle, and give it some new life.
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[@BikeItUK]

Hope you are all well, really enjoyed this Koga-Miyata build I hope you are all keeping well and looking forward to the holidays in these crazy times. Just like to say a huge thank you for sharing the video and all the support that you give. Why not connect with us on Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/BikeitUK.club/ Twitter: twitter.com/Bikeit_UK Instagram: instagram.com/bikeit_uk/ Website: www.bikeituk.club/ Cheers Andy

[@dansotelo228]

Wow that's a real treat. True Story... Back in the early 80s I became a CAT-1 and got my self Team Capri Sonne, Koga Miyata, it was a blue & gold team issue with all DuraAce. To me there was no better racing bike, it was all business. I eventually got to work with and personally know the Shimano family & Mr. Miyata as I worked at a bike shop near the Japan Group head office in Glendale Calif. Being a pro racer & mechanic they were always in the shop picking my brain for technical advise and in return gave me prototype racing components to test. One day they gave me a set of ARAYA Titanium rims, they were stunningly beautiful & very expensive. But after a month of training & racing they would mysteriously crack at the eyelets. So they kept giving them to me to see if I could figure out the problem. One day my friend who worked at Skunk Works stopped by the shop to fix his bike. He was in charge of the Titanium skin on the SR-71 Black Bird so I showed & asked him what can be causing these mysterious cracks on my Ti rims? It took him about 5 seconds to figure it out!!! He said "you can not have galvanized steel spoke eyelets pressed against Titanium as it causing a chemical reaction that makes Titanium crack". I was shocked to say the least. The very next day the whole Shimano & Araya entourage show up at my shop and they too were shocked by making such a mistake. And right on the spot they offered me to work for them. A month later I was traveling back & forth to Japan and did so for many years. So yes, that racing Koga Miyata was a major part of my life. Anyways nice job. Sincerely Dan

[@BikeItUK]

Wow...wow Ive had some comments before! That has got to be up there, very interesting and a big thank you for sharing your story. Sounds like you've had a great life traveling, I love Japan only been once but absolutely loved it there. Glad you enjoyed the video thank you for your support, all the very best for the festive period Andy

[@huwsinclairsmith8892]

Love the channel, its been getting me through the various lockdowns and even inspired me to restore a very poorly taken care of Bianchi from 2006 that I found in a friends garage. Keep up the good work!

[@BikeItUK]

Great to hear your getting involved...Ive still to find a Bianchi in need of some loving. Thanks for your support great to hear you've got involved. All the best for the festive season buddy take care

[@musamor75]

Hello Andy, You've done it again, you've got my heart racing! This was indeed a stunning job. Even though blue's not my colour (except musically speaking) this beauty won me over. What a sleek machine. That was a very clever one, redoing the saddle colour; you stop at nothing. You deserve a medal my good man! It's good to be back after after a while away. God bless. Take care. Ralph

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you for your words of support means a lot. All the very best to you also hope you have a great festive period. Andy

[@IvansBikesBmws]

I have two questions if you don't mind. 1st, I have 1980 Bianchi with Shimano 600. The pedals were never removed. I want to remove them to repack the inner bearings. I got a pedal wrench, so whats the easiest way to remove them? Speaking about youtube views, I would assume that views pick up as the days get longer and it gets warmer? You deserve more views. Cheers Ivan

[@BikeItUK]

Hello Ivan thanks for your support and watching. Regarding the pedals then yes a pedal sounds like a good start. It all depends on the design on the pedal though. Regards to KZbin views, it works on regular uploads. Once a week say, It is almost impossible to do. A full restoration a full time job and time with the family. I decided to keep the quality and continue to enjoy what I do rather than dilute the content. Thanks again for your support all the best Andy

[@IvansBikesBmws]

@@BikeItUK Andy , I understand 100% on the frequency and quality. Thanks for a quick reply.

[@rayw9067]

Love Miyata I really want one now! Japanese steel bikes were really good

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like them, I should find more

[@rayw9067]

@@BikeItUK please do, Japanese bikes were underrated

[@lonerbikes]

Great job! Again looks like original 😎

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support

[@maritagraefer6027]

Love this bike since 1983 when I bought it new. Still riding it as a winter training machine. Tremendous quality and ride experience. I love it!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for sharing your personal experiences and watching it’s much appreciated

[@TooMuchTemper]

I just restored a Koga-Miyata One Hundred. Very clean bike and the components dont seem to have aged a bit.

[@BikeItUK]

Lovely bicycle, great to keep these steel bikes alive 👍 thanks for watching all the best

[@garysprojects]

Amazing!!! cant believe you dyed the saddle! thats gotta be a first. expert level i reckon haha! keep up the vids, loving them, cant wait for the next one :D

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support and watching, just working on the edit of the next restoration video coming very soon. 👍

[@Cheeso99]

The Superwinner in silver and blue is from 1985. The 1984 model had white and blue paint.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and sharing your knowledge it's much appreciated

[@ocelot2234]

Another excellent restoration Andy keep up the amazing work and videos 😊👍🏻

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy for all the support, hope you have cosy happy one

[@JimPeltier-do9cw]

I have two Miyatas, a 1986 One Thousand in full touring mode, and a 1991 Nine 14, they are daily riders and I love them both. the TSB tubing cannot be beat for comfort, weight to strength, and ride quality.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for sharing your rides and experience of your Miyatas. They truly are very well built bicycles. Thanks for watching 👍

[@charlcoetzee93]

Nice work, the sound of the cleaned up groupset shifting is so satisfying

[@BikeItUK]

It really is! Glad you like it thanks for the support

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

That's gorgeous, really well done. 👌I'm juuuuuust about done with my own resto project; it's awesome seeing them come out from the muck.

[@BikeItUK]

Definitely glad to hear you are involved saving these bikes also. Thanks for watching and the support 👍🚲

[@JustinDoesTriathlon]

@@BikeItUK Not anywhere near at the level you are, though if I'm not careful, I'm gonna end up with a garage full of 80s & 90s steel 😅😍

[@Animize]

Got a Koga Miyata Prologue (2005) a few months ago... It may not be the best bike, but I absolutely love it... It fits me perfectly, it feels great, it looks awesome... And while I do wish for a better groupset and rims at some point... I don't think that I am going to change the frame in a while.

[@BikeItUK]

Yes the Koga Miyata frames really are quality frame sets and are lasting the test of time for sure. Thanks for sharing and watching all the best enjoy 🚴👍

[@user-ve3gh5xg9q]

I have road 🚲 Koga-Miyata❤️

[@BikeItUK]

Nice 👌

[@uwekallenbach6510]

Hey Andy..thx for another beautiful Bike. 😀🤙 .and I hope you and your Family and Friends stay healthy...Greetings from Germany

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks, yes and also to you heres to a cosy festive period with loved ones and a better New Year. Thanks for the support. Danke, ja und auch Ihnen hier eine gemütliche festliche Zeit mit Ihren Lieben und ein besseres neues Jahr. Danke für die Unterstützung.

[@graz7441]

Love the colour scheme on this bike, saddle definitely worth the effort, looks brand new 👍

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, yes I was worried about matching it up. Thanks all the best

[@billkallas1762]

I had a friend that had a Team Miyata with 6 speed Dura Ace AX, with the Dyno Drive cranks and pedals....PS. That stem on your bike, makes my eyes hurt. 35 years ago, I got a Miyata 912 for my oldest son.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks again Bill for watching and your support 👍

[@jonmccoyj2440]

Will the blue dye transfer to your trousers?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching. Once the Dye has dried completely it does not run, all the best Andy

[@mutos82]

Hello. Thanks for show me this amazing bike. I have one Koga Miyata in Gentlemen version. It is more trekking version but I have noticed that the frame is near similar to your road version. My version has the same fork with nice chrome on the end of fork. The frame has cantilever pivots and some other brackets wich are useful in the trekking but more or less is the same. Actually now I rebuild my bike to road bike so therefore I have question to you. Do you know if is possible to pair rear derailleur wich was orginally intended to work with friction shifter (SACHS-HURET ECO S) with indexing shifter from Shimano? Best Regards Michał from Poland.

[@BikeItUK]

Hello and thank you for watching and your support. Regarding the shifter and rear mech, I would say that it should work. Let me know how you get on, until then thanks again and all the best for the festive period

[@tomkunich9401]

I restore older steel bikes as well. But with a new twist. 28 mm tires on new carbon wheels with 11 speeds. If you think for 1 second that I would ever ride what appeared to be 21 mm tires ever again you're sadly mistaken. Neither would I have ride a 22 lbs group. While a Concour saddle was good for its day the latest 1 lb carbon saddle is lighter and more comfortable. I've been riding for 50 years and my return to steel bikes like my Basso Loto or Aliverti or Moser shows that unless you're racing, steel makes a far better choice.

[@BikeItUK]

You’re going to love the Pinarello we’ve just started. That’s 11 speed just like the Colnago Master build we did. The best of both worlds 👍 thanks for watching

[@martinschulz1524]

Beautiful, I have a blue Koga „Flyer“. Do you know anything about the time when this model was built? Fortunately I have all the old parts in a plastic bag so the next weeks (or months?) I will be busy in the evening time… Thanks for your motivation.

[@BikeItUK]

Good to hear I’m glad you find the videos motivating. The bike is early 1980’s. Good luck with the bike build, enjoy all the best 👍

[@jfkcamelot]

I once had a pearly white Koga Myata Roadwinner bike that unfortunately was stolen when I left it unattended outside for a few minutes. I also knew the son of mr. Gaastra , the founder of Koga Myata bicycles, as we went to the same school for close to two 2 years. That was in Heerenveen, Friesland province, in the Netherlands. The Koga Myata factory was also located in Heerenveen. Batavus bikes were also produced there. Currently 'Accel' a major producer of regular bikes- and E-Bikes is situated in Heerenveen.

[@BikeItUK]

No way, this is great thanks for sharing your memories and knowledge, interesting stuff. All the very best for the festive period all the best Andy

[@SpecialProjectY]

Got a Koga Miyata MTB that I won in 93 Mitsubishi Pleiades off-road race, they made weird frames that just worked.

[@BikeItUK]

Interesting I’ll have to look out for a MTB Koga Miyata 👍

[@alexfunes1466]

Mr. Andy, wonderful restore with this Koga-Miyata !! Love to watch your videos, getting that much closer to restoring my 1985/86 Bianchi Forza that's been sitting for a long while. You're really motivating me after I watch your vids. Keep up the great work, more vids please!!. Stay safe & healthy Sir. Alex in the U.S.

[@BikeItUK]

Huge thanks and I am still to feature a Bianchi....watch this space. Hope you have a great festive period and all the very best for 2021.

[@alexfunes1466]

@@BikeItUK Happy Holidays to you and yours as well. Look forward to more of your work in 2021 and beyond. Stay safe & healthy Sir!!

[@steveconway11]

Gorgeous bike and clearly the 600 belongs on it but did you give any thought to using Suntour Superbe components? Great video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching and your support. I just presumed the 600 came and belonged on the Miyata. Not used Suntour Superbe I’ll keep them in mind thanks 😉👍

[@virgilfulton4426]

I was waiting to see if you geared up in some retro Koga Myata team kit... Cool bike, nice restore. I'd love to see a video on how you went about dyeing the saddle. And, not that it would have been catalog accurate, but many a bicycle owner used to pick out the arabesque details with paint application... maybe in that lovely Koga blue. Keep saving them...

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support, the retro Koga-Miyata cycling kit is becoming hard to get hold of, plus I find it hard to drag a friend out filming in the middle of winter. Hence a quick spin out in the park. Yes it is a stunning geoupset and I can see why people would apply paint in the details, maybe next time. Thanks again and all the best for the festive period

[@gracephillips9884]

Love the video! Could you explain how to add the chain back on to the cassette and back? Having trouble looping it in the proper way

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching. Maybe I should cover that on a video. It helps to not have the chain on the chain ring so there is more slack in the chain. Hope this helps

[@miriammorrow4]

Another great restoration. Just been catching up your latest videos. Was out of the loop for a while. All the best from Canada. John.

[@BikeItUK]

Welcome back and thanks again John for your support, all the best Andy

[@tongalizia3175]

Dip all the components in classic Coca Cola over night and all old grease will come off, just rinse in clean water, dry and walla,,, use 😎 sunglasses

[@BikeItUK]

I’ll have to give it a go thanks for the tip 👍

[@stevecrump1375]

Do you have a byclyce museum to display all these restored machines

[@BikeItUK]

I wish I had the space I generally sell them on and keep the odd one for a while. Thanks for watching Andy

[@stevecrump1375]

@@BikeItUK yup i know the feeling. ...cheers

[@Stoney3K]

Nice build! Did you choose to run the brake cables over the handlebars on purpose, as opposed to tucking them underneath the bar tape?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support and watching. To run the cables under the handlebar tape requires aero brake levers. The original spec did not have them on this model hence the reason not to fit them. Thanks again and all the best

[@qrelferi]

Hi. I have a few questions on the bike I'm restoring. Is there any way I can communicate with you?

[@BikeItUK]

We are on social media links can be found on our channel 👍

[@fredw3817]

Did you have to add black to the recessed areas of the arabesque logos? If so, what did you use? Great job!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support glad you liked it. I only used metal polish no paint at all on the groupset.

[@nickdavis9280]

I think that is one of the prettiest bikes you've done. How much is something like that worth?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support, it is currently For Sale on our website at £600

[@JoseAntonio-qc5zf]

Hola amigo, me agrado tu vídeo buscaré una bicicleta en mi país y empezaré un proyecto de restauración y así podré aprender mecánica de bicicletas, felicitaciones y saludos desde la ciudad de Arequipa Perú

[@BikeItUK]

Gracias por tu apoyo, espero que hayas encontrado una bicicleta para guardar y restaurar.

[@patmaloney1093]

You need to advise what products you use and why during the restore process. Otherwise nice job

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support 👍🚲

[@nytnapoli8327]

Great work. Thanks for the content and positive attitude.

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you for watching, crazy times hay life is too short cycling helps. All the very best Andy

[@glensainsbury428]

Brilliant job, I have also one of these but the gents racer. How does it compare to its peers on the road?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, this was honestly such a smooth bike to ride. Thanks again and all the best

[@viktorkathi9871]

What a brilliant example! Nice job, I love what you've done with the saddle! I have the koga-miyata gran tourer from 1984, same year in my collection. Which is part from the saddle in 100% original condition. That bike came with the golden arrow groupset, I absolutely love it! Hanging on a wall of course, as eye candy.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment and support, nice to hear you have yours on full display. All the very best for the festive season

[@ΝΙΚΟΣΚΟΥΜΑΡΙΑΣ]

Great job Andy.Beutifull bike.Dream bike.

[@BikeItUK]

It really is thank you for watching and also your support. All the best Andy

[@williambaird6276]

Another great video, always informative...Colour coordination is everything......😎🇬🇧🚴🏽🎄

[@BikeItUK]

Absolutely, no project goes ahead with out the solution of obtaining the correct parts and colours. thanks for your support and watching all the best

[@williambaird6276]

@@BikeItUK have a safe Christmas 🎄..Best wishes to you and your family..Looking forward to Next year’s builds...😎🎄🚴🏽🇬🇧

[@petergiourelas3753]

I have a 86 motioncraft, it rides great, love it.

[@BikeItUK]

Very nice! Happy cycling and thanks for your support

[@Handletaken4]

One if the best bikes ever. Made in same factory as Univega?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching. Not sure 🤔

[@nickthegreekgreek156]

Another excellent restoration!!! Love this channel.... Congratulations!!! Witch bike brand is bigger Benotto or Rossin????greetings from Athens Greece 🇬🇷

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support and watching...tough question for me, Rossin has been a secret favourite of mine. I remember spotting a brochure as a child. I don’t know, they are both desirable frames.

[@nickthegreekgreek156]

@@BikeItUK thank you! 💪I own an originally restored Benotto Modelo 800.... I'm thinking to change it with a Rossin or a Gianni Motta bike here in Athens, also in the same condition...

[@dabrestauracion7404]

Spectacular work friend !!! The seat was beautiful. Greetings Andy. I hope you have a good Christmas friend ; )

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy, and all the very best to you also 😉👍

[@BicycleRestorationMan]

Another great job on the restoration Andy! I'm into that my self and love to see the bikes look like they were meant to again. Great job on the saddle. Don't know if I would attempt that but looks great. I have one Miyata left, a 1980 Team. Nothing has been done to it since it was purchased new. I bought it from the original owner and he rode it for about 5 years, then stored it until I purchased it about 7 years ago. It's my next project after I finish the 1986 Lotus Cineilli Design Triomphe.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support, I bet you can’t wait to get stuck into your best restoration sounds like an absolute gem. Enjoy and thanks again Andy

[@paullacey2999]

Thats a lovely bike Andy,Dye for the saddle?Thats just genius!I dont know if youve done one before but I did have a Flying Scot once,the detail on the lugs and frame were just beautiful.Oh how I wish I had kept that one.....Keep up the good work👍

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks foe watching and the support I’ll have to look out for one. Never had one before watch this space 👍

[@paullacey2999]

@@BikeItUK 🤞

[@brighton_dude]

That really is a beautiful bicycle. I have started restoring a bicycle myself actually a Moulton APB R18. It isn’t very old, I actually bought it myself in 2004. However it has seen a lot of life and it has become quite rusty. I’ve always loved it so now I am bringing it back to being like new. I’ve stripped it down and after Xmas I’ll be getting it painted up in London. I write about it and other Moulton things in my blog and I hope it is okay for me to include a link to my blog here: moultonrider.com

[@BikeItUK]

Not a problem at all, a very interesting blog and ride indeed. Thanks for tuning in and watching hope you have a cosy festive period and a great restoring new year

[@brighton_dude]

@@BikeItUK - Thank you. I hope you have a good holiday period. I always look forward to your videos, I am looking forward to what you'll be doing in 2021.

[@paddykelly3095]

Looking nice that mate very original, top job

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like it thanks for the support and watching

[@abenogcyklen5785]

Bought that bike in 1986 - but not with that butt ugly stem.... size 66cm - raced it for a year and it got stolen :-( . A truly superbike for me back then .

[@BikeItUK]

I hope it brought back some fond memories thanks for watching and sorry to hear it got stolen

[@abenogcyklen5785]

Got so many memories, that I bought a Koga Miyata Country Sport 1992 on Friday, and built it into a Gravelbike through the weekend - and I LOOOVE it ❤️

[@jasoncostanzo5337]

LOVE IT! I've been waiting years to see you do a Miyata. Absolutely love what you did with the saddle! I rescued 1985 Miyata 310 from ebay in near mint condition about 6 or 7 years ago. Came with the Golden Arrow groupe apart from the cranks. Managed to find NOS in box Golden Arrow crank set to complete the groupe. Had to go with aero shifters though. Can't stand arching cables. Constantly evolving project bike but always keeping with vintage parts.

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you very much! Nice to hear of your personal Miyata 310 with the Gold Arrow. Thanks for your support and all the very best hope you have a great festive period.

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Love the colors. Stunning bike.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks 👍 all the best

[@ΝΙΚΟΣΚΟΥΜΑΡΙΑΣ]

Hello from Greece.Great job as always.Waiting for a touring bike rest to.They are lovely too.My regards.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, I do have a Merlin Touring Bike in line with a very interesting history. Watch this space, thanks for the support Andy

[@efrainsantiagohernandez9535]

Great job my friend nice bike 👍💪🏻

[@BikeItUK]

Much appreciated glad you liked it 👍

[@philipgretzkowski895]

Andy, Brilliant idea to bleach and dye a suede saddle. I love it. But routing of the brake cables generally passes over and behind the bar clamp, yet you chose to go beneath. Your reason for this?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy, on the video of the build you'll see the bike off the stand I must of routed them about 5 different ways, they just wasn't sitting right. The other thing that I think effects how the cables, is the order the levers are. In Europe the levers are opposite to the UK. Food for thought, thanks again Andy

[@smitbar11]

@@BikeItUK I bought a Superior MTB from a guy in Melton Mowbray, he is Greek. The brakes on the bike are back to front, it was bought in Athens and was the first Superior bike imported into Greece, he was telling me. I have had to bleed and do a pad renewal on them but will leave them European / USA style, I like the rear brake and shifter on the right hand side, it runs 1 x 12 XTR groupset 😘

[@Armin_27]

Zo'n mooie fiets! 😲😲

[@BikeItUK]

Bedankt dat Nederlanders lijken te weten wat ze met fietsen doen. Al het beste

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

nice one Andy Season's greetings :-)

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks, you too all the best best.

Absolutely stunning! What a nice find - i'm impressed you got the original stem and pedals as well - they really make it pop.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks glad you liked it, thanks for your support it’s much appreciated

[@johnssonnz]

Well done Andy looks fantastic.....

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you! Cheers all the best Andy

[@gaddmeister]

Brilliant video! Loved the detail this time.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support all the best

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Stunning restoration Andy. That looked like a cracking job and the groupset was nicely cleaned up like new. We cycled to a cafe in the Sett valley which isn't too far from your neck of the woods today.

[@BikeItUK]

Sett Vally is probably a 30 minute cycle from my house, nice one hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for the words of support and watching hope you have a great festive period, all the very best

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@BikeItUK Nice one Andy. We stopped at the little Blue cafe on station rd.

[@lesliekirk7036]

Be nice to see the weight of the bikes at the end

[@BikeItUK]

I’ll bare it in mind thanks for the suggestion and watching

[@Hertog_von_Berkshire]

Arabesque - always looks good.

[@BikeItUK]

Agreed...thanks for watching 👍

[@jamesheade8429]

Were you wet sanding the spokes of those wheels? If so, what grit and what solution was used?

[@BikeItUK]

The spokes I just use fine sandpaper think it’s about 300 I hope this helps

[@jamesheade8429]

Were you just wet sanding or using another solution?

[@luizgustavodamattasilva9480]

WONDERFUL RESULT!!! 😮👏

[@BikeItUK]

Much appreciated thank you

[@nialls243]

Great looking build.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks!

[@reconstrubike1217]

👍

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching

[@ockersmatthias]

Are those the original wheels?

[@BikeItUK]

As far as I am aware, they have the Shimano 600 matching hubs

[@that70sschwinn]

Beautifully done Andy 👌 Love the Baby Blue and Silver color scheme, great job on matching the saddle with the dye application. Very nice restoration Andy 😏👍🔧🚲 Stay Safe and Season's Greetings 🌲🎁

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy, I hope you and the family are good and hope you have a great festive period, heres to a better New Year all the best matey

[@jorgemaganaalves6822]

Woao Excellent restoration!! 👍🏻 greetings from Peru 🇵🇪 🖖..I have a 🚲 Koga miyata that bike 🚲 is good 😉

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like it! Wow Puru...Hi there, thanks for your support and watching these bikes travel far. All the very best Andy

[@antonesegovia5626]

I have the miyata bike. nice

[@BikeItUK]

Yes they are a lovely build, nice 👍 🚲 thanks for watching

[@michaelpantig6101]

Out of curiosity, how long did this take?

[@BikeItUK]

Man hours probably 10 hours, buying parts waiting for things to dry find and arrive maybe a month

[@michaelpantig6101]

@@BikeItUK Looks like it's well worth it. Good stuff.

[@MS-zi9wi]

Andy, I loved that restoration, in particular the fact that you kept it very original! Unfortunately for me, it's difficult to find such a Koga Miyata bike here in the USA. I went to your website for the first time and enjoyed reading your biography! I could not see any restored bikes for sale. What happen to the bikes you do not wish to keep? I hope you'll do another Koga Miyata restoration someday. Cheers from Texas!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your support and watching, generally the bikes that do go up for sale are sold within a couple days. I generally listed them the day the video goes live. I do have plenty more to get through yet so watch this space. Thanks again and all the best

[@tangoengineering]

love it keep up the good work

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks, will do! All the best

[@Tschombes]

Nice channel here. You give me a lot of inspiration for the restauration of my Peugeot Tourmalet 14. wanted to "upgrade", but keep it classic looks much better^^ keep up the good work

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support, hope you get stuck into the Peugeot and give it some TLC 👍 all the best Andy

[@bobstevens9040]

Great job , great bike Andy. I'm a Campag man but that 600 groupset is lovely with all the little embellishments and engraving. The blue accents really set it off... stunning refurbishment.

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for your words of support and watching. Apparently this 600 groupset was in direct competition with the Campagnolo style, probably why you find it lovely. Thanks again and all the best for the festive period

[@Buleq147]

Another great restoration Andy! Apart from your technical skills you have also a great sense of the estethics of given period. Your videos where very helpful for my restoration project. My bike is the closest to this Miyata, because it is from another dutch brand - Batavus. I've bought the model "Criterium" (which was just below the "Professional" model) from 1978. Ishawata tubing (main triangle). When I bought it was in decent condition but needed general refreshing - rust here and there, bar tape to change, some polishing. Thanks to your instructional videos it looks almost like new. There is one thing which cannot be restored though - on the top tube there are tear-shaped rust dots and there are inside - just below the last layer of the paint I guess. Other than the frame look good. I bought it quite cheap in Poland where I live, so it was anyway a good choice for restoration. Greetings from Poland!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your comment and watching sorry for the late response. Great to hear the videos have been helpful all the best Andy

[@thflam]

Well done Andy... another fantastic job, for another fantastic bike. Really spot on work with the saddle, I would never have thought of that. Hope your and yours are all well, and have a lovely Christmas PS what's your thoughts on the Michelin Dynamics? Would you recommend? I usually us Panaracer PT's

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support. The Dynamics are ok, if I was using the bike often then Id honestly be thinking of spending a bit more money on some better quality tyres. They are great for period restorations maybe not so great for your day to day use. Hope you have a great festive period all the best Andy

[@333wheeler]

A nice bike... Guess they are more common in the Netherlands.. That 600 groupset with the scrolling was nice. Do not see those buff saddles around much these days.. Used to get a bit soggy in the rain when new until they wore smooth.. Those gear levers . never tried those . Ok to operate using side of the finger I guess when close to the frame .. Early Aero. . Like to see a Holdsworth Professional team bike rebuild one day !

[@BikeItUK]

Hello my friend hope you are well, thanks as always for your long lasting support. I enjoyed getting up close to one of these, Id never had my hands on one. I do have a Holdsworth in the garage at the moment, it's unfortunately not a professional model. All the best for the festive holidays thanks again Andy

[@xMrsmileyfacex]

I have always been a fan of the shimano 600 groupset. It looks very sharp. Pre Ultegra. Great resto on that Koga-Miyata. I like the retro Japanese bikes, have a few in my collection. Thank you for using it for your restoration. Cheers and stay healthy for you and the family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the family too.

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for for long con't support and watching. I hope you have a cosy festive period with your loved ones, all the very best for 2021

[@Veloradio]

Great tipps, thank you

[@BikeItUK]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@timothym7472]

Love all the history you give my friend, picked up a Koga Miyata Jacket at a swap meet and have been ignorant till now of the back story, thanks! Lovely build!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment and glad you enjoy the history side of these bicycles. All the best 👍

[@stephenlatchford9850]

Brilliant! Seen a few of your vids, and I restored my own bike a 1976 bsa Tour de France in beautiful orange, do you remember them? It rides great. I don’t think I need to say keep on doing what you do as you seem to enjoy it so much

[@BikeItUK]

Many thank Stephen for your words of support and watching. Yes I still need to do a BSA on the channel, watch this space because plenty more restorations to come. Thanks again Andy

[@humstrumbangtwang]

Beautiful shifters.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks

[@roygardiner2229]

Thanks, Andy, for showing us another interesting bike restoration. Your attention to the details makes such a difference to the end product and to the enjoyability of the video. By the way, if you have a recommendation for an economy grade 27 x 1/4" city road tyre I would like to hear it! My basic Kenda tyres have done good service so I might stick with the same when I replace them on my Raleigh Grand Prix.

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your long lasting support, means a lot. Regarding the tyre in all honesty I do not have a recommendation to mind. I'd say the majority of the tyres I use are 700c. I hope you have a cosy festive period and a great New Year..all the very best my friend

[@johnflynn4923]

Have a great Christmas Andy, some great bikes this year. The risk on the saddle dye was well worth it, bike looks sweet. All the very best for 2021!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks John for your support and watching glad you like it. All the best to you also take care

[@BuffsVintageBikes]

Another smashing build, well done Andy. These Koga’s are really becoming quite collectible 👍🏼

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy, yes the Koga-Miyata bikes are definitely becoming collectable, just glad it was so original. All the best for the festive season take care

[@OnRoadVintageBikes]

Best speaker, best mechanic and great restoration result as always, lovely blue saddle! Merry Christmas Andy!

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks, and touched from one channel to another....your not bad yourself my friend! Looking forward to the Colnago build your doing. All the best to you and the family.

[@lxdead5585]

Haha, nice one as always, Andy! You can tell that whoever was/is owner of this bicycle, he/she kept it in very good condition. Your polishing skills are very impressive. Cheers!

[@BikeItUK]

Yes, this is one of many in his collection. We have some great restorations planned for 2021. All the best and thanks for the support

[@mikespringer7894]

Awesome build

[@BikeItUK]

I'm glad you like it thanks for the support

[@scotthughes29]

Awesome build

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks! All the best

[@waynecampbell7285]

Love the video 👌🏻

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you 🙌

[@crawfordmcilveen6137]

Absolutely beautiful build! Please keep making these videos, it's always inspiring to see a craftsman at work. Stay safe and well and have a great Christmas and let's hope for a better 2021!

[@BikeItUK]

Don’t you worry after this year these restorations are the only thing keeping me sane . Plenty more in the pipeline. Thanks for your support and all the very best to you also, here’s to closing the door on a very strange year

[@robthornley8188]

Another great restoration Andy. I especially liked the saddle which was worth the effort - the whole bike looks stunning. Dutch racing bikes always seem to have more imaginative colour schemes. Many thanks for the inspirational videos this year. Happy Christmas to you and I look forward to more restorations in 2021.

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it, many more bike restorations to come in 2021. Thanks for your support and watching, Happy Christmas to you and all the very best for the New Year

[@naujaral2131]

Hey Andy :) another great video man, love this Koga Miyata agree with you on the color scheme it looks real good, and what a job you made (as usual) the polishing of all those parts the crankset specially looks like new, and the seat job # 1 my friend congrats on another great restoration . My favorite part continues to be the genuine enthusiasm you show happy holidays to you and yours if we dont talk before that

[@BikeItUK]

Hi buddy, yes really happy with how the saddle came out. A bit of a gamble that paid off well. Thanks for your long lasting support, always nice to hear from you 👍 Hope you have a great festive period and here’s to a better new year buddy 😉 🎉

[@markcomerford3208]

Beautiful job, Andy. I love the enthusiasm and care you bring to each job and this one was obviously special. I'm a great fan of the old Shimano 600 myself.

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you very much for your words of support and watching, hope you have a merry festive period and all the best for the New Year

[@AC64gt]

Love the channel, have watched them all multiple times, great to have a new one. I’m on to my next resto project, a 1969 Holdsworth Mistral that I got from the original owner and have a log he kept of all the rides he took on it. Great work on the saddle too

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for your comment and watching many times. The Holdsworth sounds a loved classic, enjoy the restoration. All the very best Andy