Vintage Miyata Road Bike
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Vintage Miyata Road Bike
$75, what do you think about it?
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Can't tell what the frame sticker says as to type of frame tubing, but at this price, I would buy it regardless.
Its definitely a lower end model: stem shifters, turkey levers and steel crankset. But it has alloy rims, and any Miyata is decent.
Its definitely a lower end model: stem shifters, turkey levers and steel crankset. But it has alloy rims, and any Miyata is decent.
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Beware you'll have real fun finding an outer chainring for that crankset. Maybe they're out there somewhere. The inner is a 118mm BCD, scarce, but available.
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hard to say: looks like the right color and graphics for a 100 or maybe as good as a 110 from 1985, but the crankset is wrong. Check out the calalogs at miyatacatalogs.com and see what you can find.
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"What do you want to know that the picture dont show? Its worth the $75."
"If you're trying to find out if it's a hidden gem and you can flip it on ebay for $500, the answer is no."
I just don't find those type of answers to be very helpful to a new member. There are many questions that can arise about a model or manufacturer that doesn't get answered by simply looking at the frame. Is Miyata a well respected line? Where does this model fit in the line up? What about the components? Are there other Japanese bikes he should look for instead?
Perhaps his questions weren't exact enough but jeez. As far as I can tell from Ahson's other posts he's just trying to find a decent bike at a decent price.
Thanks Unworthy1 for pointing him in the right direction.
Scott
"If you're trying to find out if it's a hidden gem and you can flip it on ebay for $500, the answer is no."
I just don't find those type of answers to be very helpful to a new member. There are many questions that can arise about a model or manufacturer that doesn't get answered by simply looking at the frame. Is Miyata a well respected line? Where does this model fit in the line up? What about the components? Are there other Japanese bikes he should look for instead?
Perhaps his questions weren't exact enough but jeez. As far as I can tell from Ahson's other posts he's just trying to find a decent bike at a decent price.
Thanks Unworthy1 for pointing him in the right direction.
Scott
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I 'd say it's a fair deal at $75. I'd also say mid to late 80s. The crankset looks rather like Suginos I've seen. The lack of a semi-sloping fork crown and the fact that the seatstays aren't spooned, along with the shape of the seatpost-to-top tube lug points to something below a Triton - a Victor perhaps? Surely it's straight-gauge 4130 chromoly. Pretty good rainy-day or bad neighborhood bike for 75 bucks, though. Did you by it?
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I 'd say it's a fair deal at $75. I'd also say mid to late 80s. The crankset looks rather like Suginos I've seen. The lack of a semi-sloping fork crown and the fact that the seatstays aren't spooned, along with the shape of the seatpost-to-top tube lug points to something below a Triton - a Victor perhaps? Surely it's straight-gauge 4130 chromoly. Pretty good rainy-day or bad neighborhood bike for 75 bucks, though. Did you by it?
Just took the bike out for a ride tonight and took a few pics.
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That is shocking news. In fact, I would bet something is causing a problem to make your miyata feel that way. The gearing on your Miyata looks pretty decently low for a road bike, a triple crank and long cage derailleur will lower it even further if you want. Still, check that the tires are properly inflated. The cones may be too tight against the hub bearings, the brakes could be rubbing the rim surface.... somthing might need adjusted. I had a low end Miyata, with steel rims and I thought it was fantastic! That bike should be running circles around a hybrid!
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That is shocking news. In fact, I would bet something is causing a problem to make your miyata feel that way. The gearing on your Miyata looks pretty decently low for a road bike, a triple crank and long cage derailleur will lower it even further if you want. Still, check that the tires are properly inflated. The cones may be too tight against the hub bearings, the brakes could be rubbing the rim surface.... somthing might need adjusted. I had a low end Miyata, with steel rims and I thought it was fantastic! That bike should be running circles around a hybrid!
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I think he means you could swap the double for triple. If you found a cheap enough donor, maybe. But to tell you the truth, the difference in rolling resistance should make the effort of climbing a reasonably short hill similar between your mountain bike and the road bike. I'll bet the Miyata weighs a little less, too. Check you tire pressure with a good gauge and pump it up to the sidewall's recommendation. Also, make sure that the chain is moving to the largest rear cog every time you think it is -- you're probably accustomed to indexed shifting on your mountain bike. BTW, I didn't mean to suggest that this bike wouldn't be fun. For myself, I prefer the more relaxed geometry of bikes of this era. I think you'll grow to really enjoy riding this bike.