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KogaSuperWinner
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Origin
The SuperWinner was Koga-Miyata flagship racing bicycle from the mid-1980s onward, representing the pinnacle of the Dutch-Japanese joint venture that defined premium European racing bikes for a generation. The original 1984 version used the Miyata FM-2 Hardlite steel frame; by 1990 aluminium versions appeared, and the early 2000s SuperWinner C combined 7005 aluminium with a carbon fork and full Shimano Ultegra groupset. Koga-Miyata split in 1997 when Koga bought out the partnership, and the SuperWinner continued under the Koga name until roughly 2003.
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Specifications
- Frame
- TIG-welded double-butted triple-hardened Aluminium 7005 (SuperWinner C, 2001-2003). Earlier versions (1984-1989) used Miyata FM-2 Hardlite CrMo steel tubing.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Shimano Ultegra 9x3 groupset (SuperWinner C); integrated brake/shift levers (STI). Earlier versions used Shimano 600EX / 105 depending on year.
- Brakes
- Shimano dual-pivot rim brakes (Ultegra spec on C model)
- Wheels
- 700c; Shimano smooth-spinning hubs laced to double-eyelet rims
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The verdict
+Strengths
- Genuine Shimano Ultegra spec with carbon fork for under EUR 1500 at launch - outstanding value for era
- Triple-hardened 7005 aluminium frame remains structurally sound decades after production
- Respected collector heritage: Koga-Miyata name commands strong following in vintage road bike community
−Weaknesses
- Legacy rim brakes and 9-speed drivetrain are obsolete by modern standards
- Aluminium fatigue means frames from the 1990s and early 2000s should be inspected before hard use
- No longer in production; parts availability (especially Ultegra 9-speed) declining
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