Opinions!!! Im stoked! What about you?
08-31-17, 09:10 PM
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Opinions!!! Im stoked! What about you?
Just bought a miyata 721a. I love it. rode it all day. Curious what the forums community thinks? I want opinions from mechanics, c&v, gravel riders, commuters, and everyone else. Im curious what you guys think about upgrades or mods for any purposes like commuting, day rides, beater purposes, or whatever other ideas you guys have. Let me know!
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looks like you are tall
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I know nothing of the various Miyata models but that does look nice, probably a great go-anywhere rider. The stem, bar, and brake levers look out of place to me aesthetically but are no doubt highly functional, the PO's choice. Yeah, ride it for long while before deciding to change anything!
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I don't know much about the model except it was the upper end of Miyata sport touring line up. Miyatas are well regarded for their quality, from the bottom to the top of the line. It should serve you well for any riding you want to do. If you need to mount fenders, the clearance may be tight.
09-02-17, 09:57 AM
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Looks nice! I like bikes from that period and this one is set up well. It has an aluminum frame, I think, which may feel harsh in gravel. But there is only one way to know for sure and only one opinion that really matters. Enjoy!
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09-02-17, 12:22 PM
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I hope your bike is nicknamed "Smut" and your handle doesn't reflect your line of work. I have a Miyata 7-21 and it may ride a little harsh, but if it were my only bike I'd be OK.
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Great looking bike!! I am glad your happy with it, but I am a bit worried it might be a bit small.
Don't let all these grumpy old guys bug you they hate threadless stem adaptors. I think the bike might be more comfortable if you turn the stem upside down, so it moves the bars up a bit.
Any better pics of the bike?
Don't let all these grumpy old guys bug you they hate threadless stem adaptors. I think the bike might be more comfortable if you turn the stem upside down, so it moves the bars up a bit.
Any better pics of the bike?
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09-02-17, 05:38 PM
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Great looking bike!! I am glad your happy with it, but I am a bit worried it might be a bit small.
Don't let all these grumpy old guys bug you they hate threadless stem adaptors. I think the bike might be more comfortable if you turn the stem upside down, so it moves the bars up a bit.
Any better pics of the bike?
Don't let all these grumpy old guys bug you they hate threadless stem adaptors. I think the bike might be more comfortable if you turn the stem upside down, so it moves the bars up a bit.
Any better pics of the bike?
These guys dont bother me, its very rare i dont convert from a quill to threadless adapter. The quills do look cleaner but i like the threadless for the flipping it around reason you mentioned. And i did think the same thing. Its my second day owning it so im riding it a bit to feel out what adjustments i may wanna make.
Tried posting more pics but keep getting an error?
09-02-17, 05:45 PM
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My sentiments exactly. You already have a versatile 21(?) speed driveline and decent components. Add a rack and panniers for shopping and commuting, if you like, perhaps a handlebar bag. You'll need a pump, perhaps that second water bottle mount, and a small tool-and-innertube bag. I like it, although it would be way too tall for me.
And yes i bought it with the intention of making it my commuter but its so nice. Ive been wanting to start commuting and now this is the second ride i bought for that purpose but i end up liking them too much to ride in the elements daily and leave outside and scratch up locking it to poles and racks
09-02-17, 06:08 PM
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I think I had one of these, nice bike, '91?. I doubt you'll get much love from the Miyata Cult given it's one of the bonded aluminum frames and it's not original. I found it a harsher, stiffer ride than the Cr-Mo Miyatas, pick your tires with this in mind. Based on my experience with the bonded frames, including the Alumicross, you get many years of good service out of the bike. You can still buy a threaded carbon fork for this bike from Nashbar...but you like threadless.
09-02-17, 11:28 PM
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Nice. Once those tires wear out I'd look at something nicer. Maybe some Continental GP4000S II or the like. They're the only thing that touches the ground.
09-03-17, 02:24 AM
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The Miyata APA frames were/are great frames. Never thought of them as harsh. Steel stays and fork. Will make an excellent day tripper or commuter. Not much room for fenders. Fork in picture looks like aluminum, which is not stock as I recall it. Good choice for an all purpose bike.
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