Originally Posted by
miamijim
Miyata used a variety of blue's over the years and that shade is one of my favorites!!!
1. New brake pads.
2. 6 or 7 speed Shimano HG freehweel.
Originally Posted by
Sirrus Rider
Sure is a pretty one for a diamond in the rough. She'll clean up to like new for sure! As for what to do.. If it were mine and I was looking to improve it's ride ability I'd get the rear triangle re-set for a wider rear axle and fit it with either an 8 to 10 speed rear cogset and 700c wheels then upgrade to bar-end shifters or brifters. As for saddles I'd upgrade to a Brooks b17 or Flyer in either black or honey to match the bar tape. Pedals I'd go for Shimano A520s. That's my $1.25.
Sirrus Rider,
I just finished the doing the complete changeover to 10-speed/brifters on an old 6-speed Paramount, so I'm kinda tapped out now to do it for this bike. I'm torn between doing a restore vs. doing any modern upgrades.
CB400 Bill,
I think you're really making sense. I need to determine how I'll be using the bike. Mostly for day trips, grocery runs. Don't really want to put much into it except elbow grease.
Muttleyone,
the bungees on the "before" photos just make my "after" photos that much better....dont'ya think?
USAZorro,
Sounds like you've ridden this bike before, 'cause the bars are narrow (34cm). I like bar-end shifters as well. I wonder why they spec'd such narrow bars in '81? I'll check that chain length for sure. Won't Sheldon's big/big plus one length formula work best? Oh....yeah, I'm sure the best way to improve it would be by sending it to you, but you know how shippers handle things these days, you'll just have to take a road trip to the Pacific Northwest.....
Bengeboy,
I like your suggestions, and most likely will do the same as you're doing with your Uni. Thanks.
Bikedued,
That is a Godawful front rack, maybe I'll take it with me next time I recycle my aluminum cans.....bet they'll give me a couple of bucks for it....to bad it's so light, it's gotta be worth at least $4.
miamijim,
I've got a few H/G 6-speed freewheels. Can I put one on the 120mm Sunshine 40-hole hub? I know the freewheel is wider...I'll have to get a suntour freewheel socket, and mess around to see what will work.
Thanks to all for your input. It was an unplanned purchase, (saw it on Craiglist late last night) so I wanted to get some BF input before I get out the torch and get rid of all those nasty braze-on thingeees........ I'm KIDDING!!!!!!