Mike L.’s Mid 70s Takara

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It’s Takara Tuesday once again (I’m not sure it’s ever been Takara Tuesday before, but as of now, today is it.)  Today’s T is provided by Mike L., and  looks to be early to mid ’70s. That would likely make it the oldest Takara we’ve hosted.

Mid 70s Takara

Takara HeadbadgeTakaraCool CrankSunTour V-GT RD

This bike was hanging in a guys garage since the early 80’s. I bought it from him for $60 about a year ago. I did have to put new tires on and clean it up but since it seems to have had good components then, they still are high quality. I have been using it for commuting part time since. The paint is all chipped but I can’t bring myself to sand off the decals. So I enjoy it like it is. The bar end shifters are wonderful, in my opinion.

Thanks Mike

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  5. Chris P’s 1987ish Centurion Accordo Mixte
  • http://www.wrn.com Bob H.

    I had something quite similar awhile back. Mine was yellow and if I remember correctly it also had the color matched chainring bolts.

  • Dennis

    This bike shares the florescent-orange crank bolts as the Sears” Ted Williams” Free Spirit bike of the early 70’s.

  • Phil

    I have a similar Taraka – same headbadge and seat tube decal, maroon, Suntour components, and cottered cranks with the fluorescent orange chainring bolts. I’ll post once I reassemble the bike.