1994 Koga-Miyata FullPro-S: the Max-tubing FullPro

[Elev12k]

In 1993 Koga-Miyata introduced the FullPro-Limited. The FullPro line up consisted of four models in that year:
- FullPro
- FullPro-Carbolite
- FullPro-Limited
- FullPro-Titanium

The 'regular' FullPro used Miyata's own Hardtlite triple butted, spiral spline (steel) tubing. The Carbolite and Titanium were bonded frames with carbon or titanium tubing for front and rear triangle and aluminium lugs. The FullPro-Limited was unique in that it came with tubing supplied by another manufacturer: Columbus. Columbus shipped their Max tubesets to Japan. There Miyata built the frame. The frames were shipped back to Europe to be assembled into a bike. Like all FullPros the FullPro-Limited was equipped with Dura-Ace and other top end parts. 100 copies of the FullPro-Limited were made.

Apparently Koga found out there was demand for a frame like the FullPro-Limited, as for 1994 it returnend as FullPro-S. This time with full Campagnolo Chorus. It was uncommon for Koga to spec Campagnolo, as since 1974 Koga has had close ties with Shimano (Koga trading was the first importer for Europe). The Chorus group complemented the Italian tubing frame really well. Other specs: Look pedals, Nitto post, ITM cockpit, Iscaselle Dakar Titanio, Mavic Ceramic.

The two other models in the 1994 line up were the FullProLux (Carbolite) and FullProMonocoque. Both Dura-Ace bikes. In 1995 the FullPro-S was again part of the line up. It was the third and final year for the Max-tubing frame in the Koga line-up.

The bike it this thread is the 1994 FullPro-S. I purshased it for a friend in 2006 or so. He rode it for 15 years and bought a new BMC last year. He donated the FullPro-S to me, what is very kind.

 

[non-fixie]

Very kind indeed!

While I prefer the older Koga-Miyatas I have come to appreciate the early Campagnolo Ergo groups. As a matter of fact I am about to mount a pair of those Chorus brifters on my '85 Koga-Miyata Randonneur ...

 

[Elev12k]

I do also like the older Koga's, like the late 70s ProLuxe, early 80s FullPros, aerodynamic FullPro-L and so on. Early nineties are still great Koga years. A wide range of bicycles with the most expensive spec ever. No cost cutting with Japanese Miyata frames, Syncros, Ringle, titanium rail seats and bottom brackets. 1993 is for me peak Koga-Miyata.

 

[Elev12k]

A couple days ago I started disassembling the bike. Today it was nice weather. I put some effort in cleaning the paint. The paint already had a nice gloss, but there were some imperfections like scratches.

This is what I used:

The original ITM stem is a hinged type stem. I discovered that unfortunately it is cracked.

I do not have another ITM stem available. I do have some alternatives. I'll have to choose one. From top to bottom:
- 3T ProChrome (Columbus Thron)
- Syncros Altura
- Cinelli XE
- Nitto Ultimate Ideal

 

[CTK]

Cinelli XE for me maybe with a polished post aswell.

 

[grantoury]

I love those oversized lugs. Koga used similar until recently for the randonneur. I would keep with the black and choose the syncros.

 

[Elev12k]

It looks like the Syncros Altura is for 25.4mm handelbar, so it is no longer an option.

I have serviced the Chorus rear mech and cleaned some other parts >>>

 

[Elev12k]

On the Chorus headset and bottom bracket bearings: the balls are of very nice quality, as you can expect from Campagnolo, but they are fitted in a ring. Loose balls are superior.

 

[foz]

Nice! I'd quite like a top end koga with full 74xx group

 

[Elev12k]

Dura-Ace 7400 was the common spec for the Koga-Miyata FullPros. Before 7400 it was Dura-Ace EX or even AX in case of the early 80s FullPro-L and FullPro-A (A for aerodynamic). For the Max-tubing frame only the 1993 modelyear came with Shimano's Dura-Ace.

1993 modelyear FullPro-Limited review >>>

Catalogue pic of 1994 modelyear FullPro-S >>>

1995 modelyear FullPro-S >>>