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Pretty sure it's this bike: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/koga-miyata-gents-luxe-s-1979-on-hold.240185/ A Koga Miyata Gents-Luxe-s from 1979 It checks all the boxes, all the same components and frame features. The only thing is the frame number is starting with a G, but Koga had letters...

I'm starting to believe that it might be a Koga Miyata (was closely affiliated with Giant) from this era: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1979-koga-miyata-proracer.420122/ This particular model is missing the drop out set-screws behind the axle, but a lot of Koga's seem to have it. And...

I hadn't even noticed the over the bracket cable guides, that's something I don't see on a lot of bikes indeed. Could be, but it seems a lot of hassle? I disassembled the shifters and I can't see any evidence of a hack job, but it could be well masked by the paint. And it also needs new...

And here are the last 3 detail photo's:

Hello fellow riders! I'm new to this forum but not new to cycling. My Collection of bikes is getting out of hand and yesterday was no exception. I picked up this bike for free through Facebook because I just liked the look of it. Because it was free I didn't ask too much questions, didn't know...