1985 Miyata Six Ten College Build
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On second look that is still a beautiful bike. Very nice update!
I've convinced my college-age son that fenders are actually pretty nice when your bike is your only transportation. Have you considered fenders for this bike? Seems like they would fit and even when dry, gravel will nick up a frame in no time without them.
I've convinced my college-age son that fenders are actually pretty nice when your bike is your only transportation. Have you considered fenders for this bike? Seems like they would fit and even when dry, gravel will nick up a frame in no time without them.
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Gorgeous bike! Another notch for the Powdercoat man? It will probably be safer at Luther than at any typical Twin Cities college bike rack, but you may consider registering it (for free) on the Minneapolis Police Bike Registry. I know Iowa is a bit of a distance for a stolen bike to travel back, but at the very least you'll have a margin of proof that you own it if the worst should happen. I also would discourage keeping that Brooks on a college bike. You can buy a cheap "pleather" facsimile from Origin8 that will hold up to inclement weather a bit better. (I spotted the bonnet stuffed under the saddle, but sometimes weather happens when you're nowhere around.)
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Have you considered dynamo powered lights? If you use a hub dynamo, he won't even have to switch the lights on or off. I like 'em a lot.
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Oh, my! That's nice! I think the 610 is an even-better platform for what you built here than the highest-end touring bikes.
You might also consider some theft-resistant wheel skewers, though I'm not sure how well the rears work with horizontal dropouts. Those are some nice, flashy wheels... Sometimes these things also come with a replacement for the seatpost clamp, which may or may not work with that frame.
You might also consider some theft-resistant wheel skewers, though I'm not sure how well the rears work with horizontal dropouts. Those are some nice, flashy wheels... Sometimes these things also come with a replacement for the seatpost clamp, which may or may not work with that frame.
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Oh, my! That's nice! I think the 610 is an even-better platform for what you built here than the highest-end touring bikes.
You might also consider some theft-resistant wheel skewers, though I'm not sure how well the rears work with horizontal dropouts. Those are some nice, flashy wheels... Sometimes these things also come with a replacement for the seatpost clamp, which may or may not work with that frame.
You might also consider some theft-resistant wheel skewers, though I'm not sure how well the rears work with horizontal dropouts. Those are some nice, flashy wheels... Sometimes these things also come with a replacement for the seatpost clamp, which may or may not work with that frame.
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The wheels my sister-in-law contributed were already built up, so for now I really didn't think about adding a dynamo hub. His former bike is outfitted with lights front and rear (Princeton Tec on the front, Serfas on the rear, both AAA), so we'll switch those over. The elder son, who lives in Minneapolis, has the powder coated and rebuilt 1991 Stumpjumper, and that build does have a dynamo hub with Busch + Muller front and rear lights.
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He is a XC and track runner, and a swimmer, so the hills will be just what he's looking for. He's decided not to do college sports, as for the past several years so much of his time has been dominated by athletics. He's looking forward to being able to spontaneously take days and weekends to get out.
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Yeah, it's tough competition at that level. Our son went to state in swimming, and would have had a mid-term time in the fly at Luther, but studies are going to lock him up enough Apart from that he wants his freedom.
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Now that the thread is revived, @revcp, is there an 11-month review from your son?
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Now that the thread is revived, @revcp, is there an 11-month review from your son?
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My son went to college in Boston. Two bikes stolen. My nephew went to college in NY. Two bikes stolen. Daughter went to college in NH, one bike stolen. I got smart with my niece and gave her a beater (but very serviceable) old Phillips. She never had to lock it, and it never got stolen.
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Miyata six fifteen find
I was riding home last weekend and saw a pile of bikes just down the road from where I live. I spied the name Miyata. And the photo is what I found. A Miyata six fifteen. It is in a very sad state, with frame rust at the pitting stage in places. I took it to bits waiting for a stuck BB etc and it all came apart nicely.
Only after a little while did I realise the front wheel was small! 24 inch. It is such a small frame 47cm top tube, 40cm seat tube. I am quite fascinated truth be told. I do up old bikes for a hobby, local kids and those less fortunate. I'm quite keen to turn this into some sort of simple race bike for local kids triathlons that are popular here and attract all sorts of rides and riders. A 1 x 7 or similar. I read here somewhere that it was a light tourer, not sure why the small front wheel, toe overlap reduction perhaps? Not sure if I can find a tyre, the wheels spin well despite all.
I was toying with sand blasting but will probably go with a clean, scrape and some sort of rust stopper and thick clear coat. I like the decals and original color. Triple butted, whats not to love. If only it had been kept inside, the West Coast of NZ is shocking for sea spray.
Miyata six fifteen, in a sorry state
Only after a little while did I realise the front wheel was small! 24 inch. It is such a small frame 47cm top tube, 40cm seat tube. I am quite fascinated truth be told. I do up old bikes for a hobby, local kids and those less fortunate. I'm quite keen to turn this into some sort of simple race bike for local kids triathlons that are popular here and attract all sorts of rides and riders. A 1 x 7 or similar. I read here somewhere that it was a light tourer, not sure why the small front wheel, toe overlap reduction perhaps? Not sure if I can find a tyre, the wheels spin well despite all.
I was toying with sand blasting but will probably go with a clean, scrape and some sort of rust stopper and thick clear coat. I like the decals and original color. Triple butted, whats not to love. If only it had been kept inside, the West Coast of NZ is shocking for sea spray.
Miyata six fifteen, in a sorry state
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I was riding home last weekend and saw a pile of bikes just down the road from where I live. I spied the name Miyata. And the photo is what I found. A Miyata six fifteen. It is in a very sad state, with frame rust at the pitting stage in places. I took it to bits waiting for a stuck BB etc and it all came apart nicely.
Only after a little while did I realise the front wheel was small! 24 inch. It is such a small frame 47cm top tube, 40cm seat tube. I am quite fascinated truth be told. I do up old bikes for a hobby, local kids and those less fortunate. I'm quite keen to turn this into some sort of simple race bike for local kids triathlons that are popular here and attract all sorts of rides and riders. A 1 x 7 or similar. I read here somewhere that it was a light tourer, not sure why the small front wheel, toe overlap reduction perhaps? Not sure if I can find a tyre, the wheels spin well despite all.
I was toying with sand blasting but will probably go with a clean, scrape and some sort of rust stopper and thick clear coat. I like the decals and original color. Triple butted, whats not to love. If only it had been kept inside, the West Coast of NZ is shocking for sea spray.
Miyata six fifteen, in a sorry state
Only after a little while did I realise the front wheel was small! 24 inch. It is such a small frame 47cm top tube, 40cm seat tube. I am quite fascinated truth be told. I do up old bikes for a hobby, local kids and those less fortunate. I'm quite keen to turn this into some sort of simple race bike for local kids triathlons that are popular here and attract all sorts of rides and riders. A 1 x 7 or similar. I read here somewhere that it was a light tourer, not sure why the small front wheel, toe overlap reduction perhaps? Not sure if I can find a tyre, the wheels spin well despite all.
I was toying with sand blasting but will probably go with a clean, scrape and some sort of rust stopper and thick clear coat. I like the decals and original color. Triple butted, whats not to love. If only it had been kept inside, the West Coast of NZ is shocking for sea spray.
Miyata six fifteen, in a sorry state
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Glad this thread was resurrected.
I add my belated congrats on a beautiful reimagining of a worthy vintage frame.
Glad to hear your son is really liking it.
About a month ago I bought myself a 85 610.
Mine's the catalog listed Burnt Sienna color
which reminds me of a brown with copper highlights, coppery brown if you will.
This bike rides mighty nice!
The only original parts are the crank arms plus 44T ring.
I have also converted to 700c wheels
(H-Plus Son rims/105 Hubs)
and maxed out the tire size.
A true to stated size 700 x 42.
Yep, barely clears on true wheels.
By the way I had no issue installing a
26.8 Shimano 600 seat post in mine.
I add my belated congrats on a beautiful reimagining of a worthy vintage frame.
Glad to hear your son is really liking it.
About a month ago I bought myself a 85 610.
Mine's the catalog listed Burnt Sienna color
which reminds me of a brown with copper highlights, coppery brown if you will.
This bike rides mighty nice!
The only original parts are the crank arms plus 44T ring.
I have also converted to 700c wheels
(H-Plus Son rims/105 Hubs)
and maxed out the tire size.
A true to stated size 700 x 42.
Yep, barely clears on true wheels.
By the way I had no issue installing a
26.8 Shimano 600 seat post in mine.
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There's good life to this zombie thread. There's also great riding in and around Decorah as well as the driftless region in MN and WI.
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If of any interest I've added this thread for 610's and similar machines.
Feel free to post yours there.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post21310413
Feel free to post yours there.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post21310413
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The Miyata 610/615 are tank to within many many years of use. Came across a 615 in maroon/red like the one a few post above. They are strong and durable. Even the higher model sibling Miyata 1000/1000LT is only a little lighter only.
Great quality bike and a joy to ride! Hope he enjoys it!
Great quality bike and a joy to ride! Hope he enjoys it!
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