brosius4

Greetings,

I just pulled my old Myata Six Ten out of the garage. I purchased it used back in 1982 and still rides great. I was wondering about the bike's quality when manufactured and value today.

Also, the "rubber cushion" that surrounds the brakes is dry rotted and cracked off. Can these pieces be replaced? Where would they be purchased if available?

Thanks for any information

C Brosius

5cagm

Hey Brosius,

The Miyata 610 was second in Miyata's touring line behind the 1000. They are generally very well regarded pieces of machinery. Miyata is known for it's high manufacturing and quality standards and was one of the major manufacturers during the Japanese manufactured bike's high times. Depending on condition, size of the frame, model year, and components, I would guess that the value could be anywhere from $250-$400 with the right buyer. Miyata has quite the cult following, especially for their touring bikes. The "rubber cushion" or brake hoods that you refer to can be replaced but, depending on the model of brakes, can be hard to find and very expensive. There are often reproductions available at a lesser cost than new old stock originals. I find the best place to find them is on ebay. If you could post pictures it would give a better basis for evaluation, but given even moderate condition, I would consider the 610 a fairly desirable bike for touring applications

EjustE

Any idea of the year of the bike? Back in the early 80s the 610 was advertised as a 'touring bike', but in reality it was sports touring: Side pull brakes, no lowrider attachements, a single water bottle braze on (on the DT). The 1000 was the touring bike in the early 80s but by the mid-late 80s , the 610 got those things that were missing (cantis, lowrider attachements on the fork, bottle cage attachments.) Nice quality bike. But need info on the year to tell more (as well as pictures). Fine for a day trip, but (unlike the later days' 610) not for a fully loaded tour.

jtgotsjets

If it was used in 1982, it predates the adoption of most of the features you speak of. Not even sure if the 1000 had most of them in 1982, let alone before that.

If it's as old as he says it is, I'd say $250ish. If it ends up being a newer model with full touring features, maybe $400.

EjustE

the only thing the 1000 was lacking in '82 was lowerider attachements on the fork. Everything else was there

wrk101

610 in 1981 was a basic bike: straight gauge tubing, center pull brakes, stem shifters, turkey levers, high ten steel forks and stays, steel spokes. And since the bike was used in 1982, it is probably older than that. A bike with those build specs in pristine, ready to ride condition, might bring $200 in a good market.

brosius4

Greetings,

Thanks for the replies. I have no clue regarding the bike's age. I believe I paid $80 for it used back in 1982. I will try to post some pics of it when the better half returns with our camera.

I made the mistake of purchasing a new Diamondback hybrid to commute to work thinking newer is better and more reliable. In just two months I broke two spokes and the thing squeaks like a sick mouse despite lubrication and tightening.

Thanks again for the information.

C Brosius