This is my 1993 Koga-Miyata TrailRunner-Carbolite I collected earlier this week.
I already have a TrailRunner-Carbolite (since 1995), but this one is like how it was shown in the 1993 catalogue, except for tires. Examples like this I don't encounter often, so were happy to encounter this one and get my hands on it. It didn't came cheap, but try find another one.
1993 was a great year for the Koga-Miyata line-up. The specs suggest it sat near the top, but actually it sat somewehere halfway. Serving the market from 2000 up to 8000 guilders all Kogas were nice.
I do really like the multi tone blue paintscheme including the blue clear on the carbon tubing. With the black XT items is has a subdued classy overall look. Features like the bi-plane fork, Syncros items are a nice touch. It is all of great quality. No cost cutting.
The TrailRunner was available in 16.5", 18.5" and 20.5". This is size 18.5". The tall heattube and extemely slooping toptube is unique for 1993.
Blue clear >>>
Frame: bonded and bolted with aluminium lugs, carbolite tubing in front triangle, aluminium tubing in rear triangle. Monostay close up >>>
Syncros cockpit (post is Syncros as well) >>>
I already have a TrailRunner-Carbolite (since 1995), but this one is like how it was shown in the 1993 catalogue, except for tires. Examples like this I don't encounter often, so were happy to encounter this one and get my hands on it. It didn't came cheap, but try find another one.
1993 was a great year for the Koga-Miyata line-up. The specs suggest it sat near the top, but actually it sat somewehere halfway. Serving the market from 2000 up to 8000 guilders all Kogas were nice.
I do really like the multi tone blue paintscheme including the blue clear on the carbon tubing. With the black XT items is has a subdued classy overall look. Features like the bi-plane fork, Syncros items are a nice touch. It is all of great quality. No cost cutting.
The TrailRunner was available in 16.5", 18.5" and 20.5". This is size 18.5". The tall heattube and extemely slooping toptube is unique for 1993.
Blue clear >>>
Frame: bonded and bolted with aluminium lugs, carbolite tubing in front triangle, aluminium tubing in rear triangle. Monostay close up >>>
Syncros cockpit (post is Syncros as well) >>>
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