Originally Posted by
miamijim
Thats my point. If your trying to get more than top dollar it better be immaculate. Not spending $10 when your trying to get $600 sets off alarm bells.
Jim. let's appraise the bike, not the average human being's ability to know how to sell on Craigslist. I honestly can't tell dung from that little photo, maybe you're seeing more or less than I am. The Miyata 1000 is an awesome touring bike, regardless how early in the '80's it is. If you want to seriously tour (I never had to rely on extra braze on's or cassettes) than for $600, based on that one photo, that's a lot of bang for the buck compared to the prices nowadays for touring bikes.
FYI, when I got back from a tour, yea, my tape was ratty too, usually in the same condition as I was.
It's a good discussion, I always learn a lot from the "enemy" ...... btw, the Fuji Touring Series V was the best touring bike ever built.
Scott