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Mysty50

04-13-09, 04:49 PM

Does anyone know where I can get information on this bike and how much it might be worth? Is it rare Eddy Merckx-licensed bikes made by Miyata?
Thank you so much.
The dropouts are stamped Shimano.
C TO C 25",
Wheelbase 41" ,
Top of Tube 24 1/2" ,
Standover 34" ,
Weinmann Brakes,
Lapize Pedals and toe straps,
Muudialita Seat,
All Other Parts read SunTour

unworthy1

04-14-09, 12:33 PM

I think you have one of the rare Eddy Merckx-licensed bikes made by Miyata...not nearly as common as the Falcons (and of better build quality), probably about as rare as the Allegros and Kessels, but made from high-grade Japanese tubing and mostly Japanese gruppo. I thought they were mostly sold in Europe, but they show up in the US occasionally. Given the apparently OK condition of yours, but the large size, and unknown location...value is hard to set: maybe a low of $150 to a high of $750 (for a fanatic).