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Old 03-12-08 | 05:34 PM
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some basic info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyata

  • "Miyata 100/110 : This was the bottom of the range. Chromo main tubes, hi-ten stays, available in both men's and mixte styles.
  • Miyata 210 : This was a touring model. 1984 catalogue says the 210 used straight-gauge tubing. Dia-Compe cantilever brakes and Shimano triple drive train. Braze-ons on front and rear dropouts (no low-rider braze-ons in front), cantis front and rear, horizontal rear dropouts, one bottle braze-on, rear rack braze-ons, and flat-top fork crown.
  • Miyata 310/312 : This was a mid-range "road racing" model, with Shimano 105 throughout. The 310/312 had a shorter wheelbase than the touring models, but still plenty of clearance for fenders and wider tires. Sometimes it's referred to in newsgroups as a "sport-touring" model--a comfortable rig for day rides and commuting.
  • Miyata 512 Competition : This was a higher-end road bike than the 310/312, with more "aggressive" geometry.
  • Miyata 610 : This was a quality touring model, one step down from the 1000, with the same frame, but slightly lower level components. Mid 1980's 610's have triple-butted splined Chromoly frame tubing, very unusual quality tubing and construction for this price level. This bike is slightly lighter in weight than Trek 520/720 touring bikes, but of similar quality.
  • Miyata 710 : A mid- to high-end road bike. Early models had Suntour parts, including an odd 3-wheel rear derailleur. Probably uses the same frameset as the 910.
  • Miyata 912 : Miyata's high-end road bike, with Shimano 600 components.
  • Miyata 1000 : This was considered the finest, lightest off-the-peg touring bike of its time, with splined, triple-butted Chromo tubing. Some report the 610 to be stiffer than the 1000--probably a bit better for loaded touring. 1997 model had a mix of Shimano 600 and Deore XT parts (600 DT shifters, XT derailleurs). Miyata 1000 is still considered one of the finest stock touring frames ever.
  • Miyata Alumicross : This was the top-of-the-line model of Miyata's "cross" bikes (which included the Quickcross, Sportcross, and Triplecross), introduced in the late 90's. It had standard-size aluminum main tubes bonded to steel lugs and a Chromo fork. Seat and chain stays are steel, with the seat post binder bolt holding the seat stays to the seat post lug."
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