Help with Miyata frame
07-27-07, 12:29 AM
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Help with Miyata frame
Can anyone tell me more about this Miyata frame? How much is this bike worth
in the current fixed set up? I believe its a 912.
check it out here:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=010
thanks!!!
in the current fixed set up? I believe its a 912.
check it out here:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=010
thanks!!!
07-27-07, 05:22 AM
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Yes, that is a 1982, model 912 frame. In my opinion, the price is way too high, but then I'm not familiar with the California market conditions for fixies.
07-27-07, 06:14 AM
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Ow! My eyes!
That's way too much money.
Az
That's way too much money.
Az
07-27-07, 09:23 AM
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Thanks for the info folks. Yes, the price seemed pretty steep to me too. I was thinking of
making a lower offer. Any thoughts on what its worth? I know the fixed gear market is probably
a bit inflated here in Los Angeles, much like the housing market and everything else.
Again, Thanks for your help.
making a lower offer. Any thoughts on what its worth? I know the fixed gear market is probably
a bit inflated here in Los Angeles, much like the housing market and everything else.
Again, Thanks for your help.
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Well it is a road bike conversion with shifter bosses, derailleur hanger and cable guides. It does not have a particullary "clean" look which is very much appreciated inthe FG/SS community. The weinnman wheels are an inexpensive ebay/after market (machine made) wheel set. Not bad, not great. Crank w/ aftermarket chainring is not particullary attracitve IMHO. I would low ball him. You can always go up in price up if you want it.
Seems like a project done by someone who was new to the "scene" and now is looking for another "newcomer" to unload it on. It is a sweet ROAD frame. Buy it and put derailleurs and a road double on it. You and the world will be glad you did.
Seems like a project done by someone who was new to the "scene" and now is looking for another "newcomer" to unload it on. It is a sweet ROAD frame. Buy it and put derailleurs and a road double on it. You and the world will be glad you did.
