Originally Posted by
clubman
Exage 6 speed makes me think it's as early as 88. By 89 most were into Mtn LX or 200/300/400 GS stuff.
Nah, definitely 89. 89 was the first year they were made, and as far as I can tell the only year the top cable was run through the top tube, plus the paint scheme is dead on and component codes are 89:
http://www.miyatacatalogs.com/2007/1...alog-1989.html
Originally Posted by
High Fist Shin
Check out this video by RJ. It is very much like what you are proposing with your Miyata:
Thanks, will give it a look when I get home!