Originally Posted by
gerv
Is it that nice a frame? I like the lugged look and all, but it seems like a lot of money. What did they sell for in 1988?
I bought my Univega Specialissima in 1982 for about $500 (it was either $475 or $550; I forget).
In inflation-adjusted dollars that would be about $1,100 today.
My hazy memory is that Miyatas and Univegas were similar in price for similar bikes.
As I recall at that time I couldn't get another full-fledged touring bike unless I bought a Bob Jackson frame or a Dawes, both of which would have cost more.