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1980 Miyata 710
A recent find - my size. The pictures are of the bike as I found it, uncleaned, untouched. It appears to me that the prior owner took care of this bike and likely gave up on it because of the flaw that will follow this initial group of photo's. This should be a fun project and like any new n + 1 bike should be exciting. I'm open to any suggestions and comments.
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So as you can see - the dent in the fork. Ugh!!!! Suggestions / Recommendations / Solutions???
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Replacement. I wouldn't ride it as is. It's hi tensile steel so inexpensive to replace or upgrade it with a chrome moly fork. The local bike co-op is also a good source for used forks if you're indifferent to color.
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While the serial number may indicate that it was manufactured in 1980, this is actually a 1981 model. Miyata didn't introduce their CrMo butted tubeset until the 1981 model year and that seat tube decal was unique to the 1981 models. As for the fork, I'd use a generic replacement fork.
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chrome 27" fork from Amazon or one from the co-op if you have one near. Love me some Miyata I have an 87 112 that is currently on the trainer and once owned a 912 and a Traiil runner MTB...
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Love the Miyatas, new fork and a cleanup and service and you be styling.
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My '81 710 started out like yours. New wheels, powdercoat, and a barnfull of parts got me here. Top |
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That looks like a real nice bike. Probably a new fork is in order. Pretty nice looking NOS chrome Tange forks are available on fleece bay for what seems to me to be reasonable prices.
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Must the original seat I see...
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Originally Posted by billnuke1
(Post 21308233)
Almost twins...
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Originally Posted by T-Mar
(Post 21307415)
While the serial number may indicate that it was manufactured in 1980, this is actually a 1981 model. Miyata didn't introduce their CrMo butted tubeset until the 1981 model year and that seat tube decal was unique to the 1981 models. As for the fork, I'd use a generic replacement fork.
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Originally Posted by top506
(Post 21308178)
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My '81 710 started out like yours. New wheels, powdercoat, and a barnfull of parts got me here. Top |
Originally Posted by T-Mar
(Post 21308971)
I looked at your pic and thought "no, it's a 1984" (based on the graphics). Then I noticed it didn't have the braze-on shifter mount of a 1984 and some other frame anomalies. So, I re-read your post and noticed it was a re-paint. :o
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Sprocket Turner billnuke1
You guys still around?? I'm passively shopping around for my next project. Any thoughts about this Miyata 710, not too far from me?? It's been listed for months -- down from $160 to $100. [I'm using TinyURL to avoid the filters that confound me when I try to link to commercial websites] Many thanks in advance! [Obviously, others are welcome to chime in with any thoughts] |
Originally Posted by neil0502
(Post 23689595)
Any thoughts about this Miyata 710, not too far from me??
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That would have been helpful (if I'd done it). Thanks!
Couple more: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...49784834ac.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f5231d6610.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...80bbcf689d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9055a5c7ec.jpg And the text of the ad ... while I'm here:
Originally Posted by The Ad
Hello I have a cool vintage Miyata Seven ten bicycle . Great shape for the age tires are flat and it needs a chain and a general lube and tune but very clean no issues Mustard with brown pinstripe finish is very nice wheels are chrome. Handmade in Japan.
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For $100, I don't think that you could go wrong here.
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Originally Posted by cb400bill
(Post 23689605)
For $100, I don't think that you could go wrong here.
I'm already fuzzy about what year this bike is, but if I can make a play date, I can grab the S/N. As I understand it, Miyata is pretty reliable when it comes to decoding the S/N -- at least to the manufacture year. The main 'functional' difference it seems to make is the list of OEM-spec stuff -- what I'd like to compare the actual bike to. No worries. I'll take "good, and with great potential" over "all original" at this stage in MY C&V journey. Email sent to seller. Thanks! |
Here’s mine, I think it’s an 82. I did a 650b conversion and commuted on it for years. Now I ride it for fun. It’s a great bike.
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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat
Here’s mine, I think it’s an 82. I did a 650b conversion and commuted on it for years. Now I ride it for fun. It’s a great bike.
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They’re the Soma Highway one’s, I’m very happy with them.
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