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1985 Miyata Six Ten College Build

Old 07-18-18, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Iowegian
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.
My son actually brought up fenders. We really can't do cheap plastic with this build. Some kind of shiny silver. Also, pedals are on order: DMR V8.
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Originally Posted by Hudson308
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.)
Indeed, another notch for Doug. We do plan on registering it. My son is type AA, so I'm sure he will keep the saddle bonnetted (is that a word?) at all times. Also, I'll be super gluing ball bearings into the bolt heads of the seatpost and saddle clamp.
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Originally Posted by revcp
My son actually brought up fenders.
smart kid!

Originally Posted by revcp
We really can't do cheap plastic with this build. Some kind of shiny silver.
smart dad!
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Originally Posted by revcp
I'll be super gluing ball bearings into the bolt heads of the seatpost and saddle clamp.
Now THAT'S a clever theft deterrent!
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Originally Posted by revcp
Indeed, another notch for Doug. We do plan on registering it. My son is type AA, so I'm sure he will keep the saddle bonnetted (is that a word?) at all times. Also, I'll be super gluing ball bearings into the bolt heads of the seatpost and saddle clamp.
Consider using solder. That might be easier to undo. But what do I know.

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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Originally Posted by noglider
consider using solder. That might be easier to undo. But what do i know.

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.
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Originally Posted by DiegoFrogs
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.
I've actually been studying up on anti theft skewers. So far the reasonably priced ones all seem to be pretty easily defeated.
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Originally Posted by noglider
Consider using solder. That might be easier to undo. But what do I know.

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.
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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Originally Posted by revcp
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.
Our little boy went to state 2 years in a row for doubles in tennis. He went to University of MN- with his doubles partner- neither of them played- the college game was far beyond the HS game- even at "state" level.
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Our little boy went to state 2 years in a row for doubles in tennis. He went to University of MN- with his doubles partner- neither of them played- the college game was far beyond the HS game- even at "state" level.
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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Originally Posted by noglider
Now that the thread is revived, @revcp, is there an 11-month review from your son?
Ha! I'm the proud father of a zombie thread! My son loves his bike. No one there knows what it really is, of course, but he has really enjoyed exploring the roads and trails around Decorah. I'm actually responding to this post 730 miles into my 4000 tour on another classic, a 1985 Trek 720.
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Originally Posted by revcp
I'll probably send a dozen or so with him. I'll also tell him that if something happens to the bike, something happens to the bike. He's the kind of kid who would take it hard and feel personally responsible if it were to get stolen or damaged. Can't have that.
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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Great build!
What size are those tires? What's te maximum tire size the frame would take?
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Great build!
What size are those tires? What's te maximum tire size the frame would take?
My ‘84 610 with 41mm tires. They wouldn’t take any wheel warping, but they do fit. Barely.






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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
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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
According to the 87 Miyata catalog the 46 came with a small front wheel, I think -as with the Terry designed Ironmans that this was to preserve geometry for a small frame. Nice save OP
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Originally Posted by Chr0m0ly
My ‘84 610 with 41mm tires. They wouldn’t take any wheel warping, but they do fit. Barely.


Thanks! That looks tight
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Ha! I'm the proud father of a zombie thread! My son loves his bike.
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.

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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
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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!
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