Miyata 1000 project
07-20-20 | 07:17 AM
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07-20-20 | 07:33 AM
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Adding a plug for the Touring Series (among the nicer 80s tourers)... lucky to own both the IV and a V... the V is pretty special.
07-20-20 | 02:12 PM
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Bikes: It's complicated.
I thought I saw a scratch on the frame.
Turns out it was a smudge on my monitor.
Honestly, if it weren't for the clarity of the photo, I woulda thought it was right off the showroom floor in the mid-80's.
Turns out it was a smudge on my monitor.
Honestly, if it weren't for the clarity of the photo, I woulda thought it was right off the showroom floor in the mid-80's.
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07-21-20 | 02:49 PM
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Bikes: 1978 Trek TX700; 1978/79 Trek 736; 1984 Specialized Stumpjumper Sport; 1984 Schwinn Voyageur SP; 1985 Trek 620; 1985 Trek 720; 1986 Trek 400 Elance; 1987 Schwinn High Sierra; 1990 Miyata 1000LT
The TSV is one of the most very beautiful bikes- that green/teal color is irresistible to me! Plus those spoke holders- I've never gotten to ride one- but they certainly exude class like few other bikes.
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Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
Commence to jigglin’ huh?!?!
"But hey, always love to hear from opinionated amateurs." -says some guy to Mr. Marshall.
08-02-20 | 12:35 PM
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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
The 610 looks to be smaller maybe a 54 or 56? Both are nice scores I would suggest getting them safe (stops and shifts) greasing the stem and seat posts and then riding them, see what you like make sure at least one of them fits. The 1000 is a stunner and very desirable as you can tell from all the drooling comments. I am fortunate to own both a 87 Trek 520 and 87 Nishiki Cresta GT from the golden age of touring bikes but have never had the pleasure of riding a Miyata 1000 or equivalent. Enjoy!
08-02-20 | 02:14 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
The 610 looks to be smaller maybe a 54 or 56? Both are nice scores I would suggest getting them safe (stops and shifts) greasing the stem and seat posts and then riding them, see what you like make sure at least one of them fits. The 1000 is a stunner and very desirable as you can tell from all the drooling comments. I am fortunate to own both a 87 Trek 520 and 87 Nishiki Cresta GT from the golden age of touring bikes but have never had the pleasure of riding a Miyata 1000 or equivalent. Enjoy!
08-02-20 | 02:28 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
And the 23” is definitely not the same as the 57cm. It’s not like they were just using inches for the 2nd tier bikes.
I’ve had a 23” ‘84 310, and a 57cm ‘85 710 And they are not the same size.
I still have an ‘84 610 frame, 23” and a ‘91 1KLT bike, 57cm, and the 23 is taller in all instances.
08-02-20 | 04:17 PM
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It's not obvious now, but there was a big price difference between a 610 and a 1000. Metric sizing was something that was really only used by higher end bikes at the time.
