I need better pics of my Takara since I never took any once it was finished, but I can share some of the kid sized mixte

It was my rusted $10 thrift store score - the guy really looked like he was probably asking way too much when he said they could sell it to me for $10 (out of the donation pile no less - they're "not supposed" to do that!)... but I knew it had potential Most of the original components were too rusted to save, but the frame, aside from the fork (which was bent, and replaced) was in great shape... I had it powdercoated so it will last another 30+ years

Before: (in front of the 45cm Nishiki I had at the time for a size comparison - it's tiny!)


Now:


I think the only things I "saved" from the bike were the bottom bracket, headset, and front wheel.. everything else was replaced.. some new parts, some old parts off other bikes

My 9 year old son currently rides it and loves it.. I have visions of redoing it in about 5 years with PINK cable housings and bar tape and all sorts of girly touches for my daughter