1980 Miyata 710
01-31-20 | 08:24 AM
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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.
01-31-20 | 08:33 AM
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So as you can see - the dent in the fork. Ugh!!!! Suggestions / Recommendations / Solutions???
01-31-20 | 08:50 AM
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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.
01-31-20 | 08:58 AM
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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.
01-31-20 | 09:23 AM
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Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage
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...
01-31-20 | 05:32 PM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
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My '81 710 started out like yours. New wheels, powdercoat, and a barnfull of parts got me here.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
02-01-20 | 10:24 AM
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02-01-20 | 10:25 AM
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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.
02-01-20 | 11:37 AM
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02-01-20 | 11:52 AM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
02-02-26 | 05:49 PM
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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]
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]
02-02-26 | 05:58 PM
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Carbon: Fuji SL2.1 Di2.......Aluminum: Cannondale Synapse 105........Steel: Vintage Specialized Sirrus
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02-02-26 | 06:01 PM
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From: Northern Colorado
Bikes: Moots Vamoots, 'Dale T2000, DB Response Comp, '98 G. Fisher HKEK, '89 Panasonic DX-6000, '88 Fisher Montare XT, '83 Nishiki Int'l, '72 MB GR, '75 MB GJ, '77 MB LC, '85 Centurion Ironman, '82 Miyata 710
That would have been helpful (if I'd done it). Thanks!
Couple more:
And the text of the ad ... while I'm here:
Couple more:
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.
02-02-26 | 07:17 PM
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My bike's better than me!
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From: Northern Colorado
Bikes: Moots Vamoots, 'Dale T2000, DB Response Comp, '98 G. Fisher HKEK, '89 Panasonic DX-6000, '88 Fisher Montare XT, '83 Nishiki Int'l, '72 MB GR, '75 MB GJ, '77 MB LC, '85 Centurion Ironman, '82 Miyata 710
Kinda' my thinking, too.
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!
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!
02-03-26 | 05:54 PM
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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.
