Mountain Biking - Older Miyata

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WildBill
08-03-04, 07:41 AM
A roadie here...

Ok, I know this is a vague question, but this is all I know atm.

My boss has a late 80's/early 90's Miyata mountain bike that he is looking to part with. I don't know the specs on it, or any more details yet...but overall were they / are they decent bikes or should I pass based on the brand name?

Only thing I know is it is a pretty horrific seafoam green paintjob...but I suppose done up with the right components, seat, handlebars, etc would offset the frame color.

I assume it's a non-suspension frame, and this would be my first entry into mtb territory.

a2psyklnut
08-04-04, 12:56 AM
When you say, "Part with" does that mean, "take for free" or is there a money exchange?

Like all manufacturer's Miyata made a range of bikes. Some good, some not so good. However, just the mere age of the bike makes it unpractical to invest any significant money on. Significant would be $100 total. You'll probably need new tires and a tune-up. That's about all I would do. Then, I'd relegate it to "commuting" duties only.

However, I'm a Bike Nut and ride a almost $4,000 bike.

L8R
WildBill
10-12-04, 01:36 PM
Well I've had it now in my garage for the past couple months, and have yet to do anything with it. It's a Miyata Path Runner. I can't find any markings on it to tell the date but it has shimano components and I'm now wondering about turning it into a single speed bike?

I'll have to post pics of it tonite.

seely
10-12-04, 09:24 PM
Post pics... I actually know Miyatas fairly well as there seems to be a disproportionate number of them around here.
a2psyklnut
10-13-04, 07:41 AM
Converting to a single speed is an excellent choice! Unless you work at a shop, or get parts for cheap, it'll cost you an arm and a leg for new shifters/derailleurs...etc.

You can convert to a single for almost no money (or just a little) and by removing all the shifters and derailleurs and unecessary chainrings...etc. You can drop the weight of the bike considerably!