1989 Miyata 718A
10-05-19, 07:09 PM
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1989 Miyata 718A
Ok so this bike is for sale near me for $60. 60cm frame and I am a little over 6 ft tall. Heard good things about Miyata's...good deal? Very Tempting 
10-05-19, 07:15 PM
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Keep in mind those are aluminum, not steel. And the shifter may be borked. And no, I have not ridden one.
But if it fits, I would probably take a gamble, for that kind on money. Or maybe wait until someone here who has actually ridden one chimes in. Miyata is not known for making junk though, not that I am aware of. Excellent paint job too, I love it.
But if it fits, I would probably take a gamble, for that kind on money. Or maybe wait until someone here who has actually ridden one chimes in. Miyata is not known for making junk though, not that I am aware of. Excellent paint job too, I love it.
10-05-19, 07:20 PM
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From the ad:
1989 MIYATA 718A racing ROAD BIKE VINTAGE Miyata 781a road bike that i would like to sell.. The bike is in really good shape and rides well. Really fast ride w slim tires 60cm frame Mountain LX derailleurs, shifters, brakes, and levers Sakae seat post and bars New brake cables New rear cog 18 speeds 700c wheels
Miyata model name / number: 718a serial number: AlumiTech size / dimensions: 56cm. more ads by this user 56cm. / 22" MIYATA 718a AlumiTech Japanese road bike . Very Light weight alminum alloy tubing
1989 MIYATA 718A racing ROAD BIKE VINTAGE Miyata 781a road bike that i would like to sell.. The bike is in really good shape and rides well. Really fast ride w slim tires 60cm frame Mountain LX derailleurs, shifters, brakes, and levers Sakae seat post and bars New brake cables New rear cog 18 speeds 700c wheels
Miyata model name / number: 718a serial number: AlumiTech size / dimensions: 56cm. more ads by this user 56cm. / 22" MIYATA 718a AlumiTech Japanese road bike . Very Light weight alminum alloy tubing
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10-05-19, 08:27 PM
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I had a 721A if I recall correctly. It was unforgiving, stiff ride. Otherwise, nice bike.
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10-06-19, 08:55 AM
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I am going to check it out tomorrow morning. Has a flat tire (shocker). Anything I should be looking for? Pretty much planning on the purchase, from what I have heard these are great bikes. As long as it fits me, which I believe it will.
10-06-19, 09:37 AM
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Another Pic...its on FB Marketplace and he's marked it pending for me.
10-07-19, 10:27 AM
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Scored the Miyata, this thing is very light. Putting a tube on the back and gonna clean it up and then I will post some pics!
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10-07-19, 11:28 AM
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10-07-19, 12:04 PM
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Pics
The last pic is a sweet single speed version of the bike. Seat needs replacing and I am going to go with different handlebars. These are impossible to steer and brake unless I wanna stand on my nose! Turned out that the frame is 56cm yet still seems to fit ok (I can stand flat-footed above the frame, barely)
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10-07-19, 02:48 PM
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10-07-19, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by squirtdad
10-07-19, 04:37 PM
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Just got it today. Weather permitting I will get a ride in tomorrow!
