jt_smooth

Hi all,

I bought this Miyata 912 back in college, probably 9 or 10 years ago - and from what I can tell it's a 1981. I think I paid $150 for it. It's always treated me well, shifts smoothly and rides fast - a total joy for my very infrequent and casual riding. I've never been a "bike guy" and so I never thought to take a look at the components, or compare them to what they should have been - which from what I've gathered should have been a Shimano 600 set. Today however, I decided to drag it out of the shed, give it a little wipe down, and do a little digging.

What a frankenbike! A veritable bevy of component brands and models. It seems to have close to no original components, and while the frame seems to be in very good shape, I have become curious as to what IS original on this thing besides the frame, and how they might stack up to the catalogued specs.

Here's what I can gather I'm working with.

- Sugino RT crankset
- Suntour Spirit front derailleur
- Suntour Symmetric shifters
- Shimano 200GS rear derailleur
- Dia-compe brake brackets


I have no real interest in switching anything out, because again for my purposes it rides just perfectly . To add to the uh... variety... the ONLY thing I've had "done" to the bike was have a new tube installed at a local bike shop - and to my surprise they decided to replace what was a tube with a Presta valve, with one that has a Schrader, so now I have one of each . Frankenbike complete!

Unfortunately because this is my first post I can't seem to attach photos, however I've uploaded them to my user gallery below... (I'd prefer not to spam 10 posts just to add photos, if anyone has a way to add photos as a "Newbie" I'll happily edit this post).

www.bikeforums.net/g/album/14107671

randyjawa 

SurferRosa

My '82 912 has a hodgepodge of italian (campy shifting/bb, omas headset, miche hubs, modolo brakes, 3ttt stem/bars) and japanese (sr crankset and seatpost, kkt pedals, araya rims) ... but it's also all original.

These were for sale as framesets only, and I bought it from the original owner as he had it built up. I love it.

My tip for the op is to focus on drive-side pics. And ride it.

The Golden Boy 

Sounds/looks like a no-nonsense build on a no-nonsense bike!

Looking forward to a drive side pic!

ryansu

One of my best finds every was a 79 Miyata 912 with Shimano Arabesque for $25 at a garage sale, it was in the rafters and I had to ask if it was for sale and I am glad I did. Had to sell the bike during some economic distress, its the one I wish I'd held on to. Enjoy yours OP!

After the refurb shot below, the shifters in my avatar are from the 912


Miyata after shots 020 by Ryan Surface, on Flickr