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With the FullPro-L this was the top of the line KM in 1981, were FP-L were the absolute top. FP's were raced by the Capri Sonne pro team in the early 80s. Peter Winnen racing to TdF Alpe d Heuz stage win >>
This FP looks very good. Not perfect, but very good. The couple touch ups can be corrected with color French blue of the model build shop. It is quite close. Paint quality of the Miyatas is very good. Easily 100x better than any Italian bike. Tail and fork are partly chromed under paint. Overall a very durable finishing that make old Miyatas often make look very good given their age.
The Koga deserves new hoods. Original Shimano ones will set you back some money, but the bike is worth it. I think it is several hundreds cheaper than it normally should go for in this condition, so that gives some room for additional investment.
Size is 58DD, what means it is a geometry intended for use with DynaDrive pedals. With normal pedals fitted the seattube is 1.5 shorter than 58, but it still has the lenght of a regular 58. Nice touch is that the very rare adapter for normal pedals are included. Not everybody likes DD pedals.
I have an identical 57DD in concours ready shape.