Miyata Sports Model (1970s)
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Miyata Sports Model (1970s)
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I'm new to the forums. I just got a new road bike and I'm looking to sell my old one. It's Miyata Sports Model in yellow. My dad got it in the late 1970s. The serial number on the bottom of the bike is B456664. Everything is original other than a few spokes and the seat. I was wondering what I can get for it. Any help?
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I'm new to the forums. I just got a new road bike and I'm looking to sell my old one. It's Miyata Sports Model in yellow. My dad got it in the late 1970s. The serial number on the bottom of the bike is B456664. Everything is original other than a few spokes and the seat. I was wondering what I can get for it. Any help?
Thanks
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Everything original = everything is 35 years old. That means a very thorough service/teardown will be required. Lots of consumables on a bike that are not good for 35 years: bearings, grease, cables, housing, brake pads, tires, tubes, usually chain.
In general, Sport models were low end, and in the 1970s, very low end. Does it have steel rims, steel handlebars, steel seat post, claw RD hanger, stem shifters, nutted axles, even perhaps a cottered crank?
Serial number starting with a "B" is 1973 ish +/-.
Its all about condition and your preparation and presentation of the bike, along with your market. All of that means pictures, high quality, full sized pics. Around here, the value would be low.
In general, Sport models were low end, and in the 1970s, very low end. Does it have steel rims, steel handlebars, steel seat post, claw RD hanger, stem shifters, nutted axles, even perhaps a cottered crank?
Serial number starting with a "B" is 1973 ish +/-.
Its all about condition and your preparation and presentation of the bike, along with your market. All of that means pictures, high quality, full sized pics. Around here, the value would be low.
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I don't know to much about bikes when it comes to specifics so I have a question for you. You say "low end". The bike has lasted 35 years. It still rides just fine. Sure the brake pads are worn and there is a little rust but I fail to see how it could be a bad bike if it has lasted this long (under continued use might I add). Now I do understand it could be considered "low end" in terms of technology. There is no aluminum or titanium anywhere. There is no carbon fiber. Stuff like that. Unless I'm completely wrong this bike is build very solidly.
And when you say "low" in terms of price, what do you mean? Is it so low that I might as well throw it in the dump? Do I have to put that much money into it that its just not worth it?
I'll have pics soon.
And when you say "low" in terms of price, what do you mean? Is it so low that I might as well throw it in the dump? Do I have to put that much money into it that its just not worth it?
I'll have pics soon.
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Low end does not = low quality. Low end = entry level parts, components, wheels, heavy, etc. Millions of low end bikes have survived very well. Most bikes, as long as they were stored properly (not left outside), can last many decades. It is abuse or neglect that usually gets them, rather than the quality of the construction.
Low end = low value, as people pay more for higher end bikes. Buyers in general want light weight bikes, and the low end vintage bikes are on the heavy side. I am not aware of any poor quality Miyatas. They built good stuff, but had a very diverse product line, from heavy, entry level bikes, to top of the line.
The key phrase is: "I was wondering what I can get for it."
Low end = low value, as people pay more for higher end bikes. Buyers in general want light weight bikes, and the low end vintage bikes are on the heavy side. I am not aware of any poor quality Miyatas. They built good stuff, but had a very diverse product line, from heavy, entry level bikes, to top of the line.
The key phrase is: "I was wondering what I can get for it."
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Low end relative to the time. If you go to your LBS and buy a Trek raod bike you can pay $300 to $5000+. They are all Treks. 30 years in the future the higher end bikes will be worth more. There are a lot of Schwinns from the 70's still in running condition but many are of little value.
It cost $50 to $150 to bring a 35 year old bike back to good condition with new tires, cables, lube etc. You can save $$ if you can do the work. On many low end bikes this cost is greater than the value of the refurbished bike.
It cost $50 to $150 to bring a 35 year old bike back to good condition with new tires, cables, lube etc. You can save $$ if you can do the work. On many low end bikes this cost is greater than the value of the refurbished bike.
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