Something you don't see every day. If it fit me I'd be on my way to Cleveland.
Miyata Classy 3 speed commuter series 25 inch frame - $250 (Cleveland)
Date: 2012-04-04, 8:07AM EDT
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commuter bikes are an abandoned part of the bike segment in the US, Older Schwinn, Raleigh three speeds were heavy lower end product lines, This bike, early 80s vintage, is quality made,of higher end materials. Frame is chrome moly tubing. Miyata was known for being the only bike manufacture than made its own tubing. Components, rims, cranks, seat post, handlebars, fenders, chain guard, made for this bike front and rear racks, are all made of aluminum, which again the other brands usually where made with heavier all steel components. Lighting system,w original equipment generator, with headlight, works. 27 X 1 1/4 tires, three speed Shimano rear hub, side pull caliper brakes. Bike is all original except for aftermarket, but appropriate seat. Similar, and not imported, European commuter bikes, of similar designs are priced 1-2000 dollars. Look on blogs online, and youll find out of all the Japanese manufactures that Miyata is probably the only one that has potential of becoming collectible because of their quality and innovation. . Bike is very clean, and again a large frame 25 inch 63.5cm good for at least a 6ft person, or taller.Link to 1981 miyata product catalog with description and pictures
http://www.miyatacatalogs.com/2007/1...alog-1981.html Bike was titled, Classy 3 speed commuter series the owner of shaker cycle, who sold Miyatas in the Cleveland said only about 400 of these bikes were sold in the US, himself selling 180 in the area.
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