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Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
(Post 19433723)
I snagged this Miyata 1000 today, it has been sitting since 1999 and it shows but I think it will clean up nicely. It appears to be totally stock, it even has the original leather Miyata leather toe straps from 1985.
The saddle is an Ideale, I really hope I can get it back into shape with some Proofride as I think the colour is really nice against the grey/blue of the frame. The generator light on the front seems to work but is it worth keeping? It has been wired through the frame, which is kind of neat, but it seems kind of archaic Nice, internal wiring a big plus. I like the Sanyo Dynapower dynos, I'm finishing up a randonee with one and have installed a light similar to what you have though I've pulled the halogen bulb out and put in an LED - more light and less current draw (and less drag when the dyno is engaged, I hope) Your keeping it or not depends on the look you're aiming for. |
Originally Posted by curbtender
(Post 19433948)
Nice score Jet. You get the bags too?
I'll send him a text anyways and see if he has the panniers lying around
Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
(Post 19434260)
Nice, internal wiring a big plus. I like the Sanyo Dynapower dynos, I'm finishing up a randonee with one and have installed a light similar to what you have though I've pulled the halogen bulb out and put in an LED - more light and less current draw (and less drag when the dyno is engaged, I hope) Your keeping it or not depends on the look you're aiming for.
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I got a call from my daughter asking me if I wanted a couple of bikes that were in the dumpster of her apartment. One was a Gary Fisher that was a bit rough so I stripped it down for the components. The other is a '96 Specialized Ground Control A1. I did a complete overhaul. It turned out very nice.
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Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
(Post 19433723)
I snagged this Miyata 1000 today, it has been sitting since 1999 and it shows but I think it will clean up nicely. It appears to be totally stock, it even has the original leather Miyata leather toe straps from 1985.
The saddle is an Ideale, I really hope I can get it back into shape with some Proofride as I think the colour is really nice against the grey/blue of the frame. The generator light on the front seems to work but is it worth keeping? It has been wired through the frame, which is kind of neat, but it seems kind of archaic http://imgur.com/zr6CfNZ.jpg http://imgur.com/y2IccBr.jpg Luv the casual rimstrip BTW; not the sort of thing one encounters ever'day... ----- |
Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
(Post 19408999)
Saw this on the Memphis CL Sunday, it was still around Monday so I contacted the seller and went over to check it out that evening. His garage was dimly lit and we were inspecting it with flashlights - bike appeared solid, but covered in bird poop and filth - according to him it was his dad's, had been ridden a couple of times and then hung in his garage for 20 years. I got him to knock the price down a bit, I wasn't sure how hard it was going to be to get it ride-able again and I was worried about the posts sticking, but I had a good feeling.
Did an initial scrub on it this morning - wow. There was actually a bike under all the crud, the paint is almost perfect. Tange2 tubing, Shimano Biopace and Exage components, new-looking 700c Araya wheels. Not top of the line by any means but after more cleaning, lubing, etc, it'll be more than good enough to perform as my new grocery-getter. It seems that I appear to have finally hit my (N-1)+1 number - I just sold my '83 Trek 620 over the weekend to a friend so of course this had to come into my life. I've found balance (if you can call it that). As Found: http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/...psebaeixtd.jpg Cleaned up a bit: http://i1172.photobucket.com/albums/...psingbngc1.jpg So be this a Miyata product? Know some Novara are but do not know if all were... ----- |
Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
(Post 19433723)
I snagged this Miyata 1000 today, it has been sitting since 1999 and it shows but I think it will clean up nicely. It appears to be totally stock, it even has the original leather Miyata leather toe straps from 1985....
The saddle is an Ideale, I really hope I can get it back into shape with some Proofride as I think the colour is really nice against the grey/blue of the frame. I think your best bet on reshaping the saddle is: 1) back off the tensioner 2) soak it in water until it's soft (a day, 3 days?) 3) wipe it dry so it's not dripping 4) jam some rags or bunched up newspapers between the leather and rails until it's the shape you want. 4a) wrap/tie it into shape with velcro straps or strips of terry cloth to hold shape 5) put it in a warmish dry place (not your oven) for a week to fully dry in its new shape 6) reset the tensioner 7) THEN maybe some Proofide. I did this on an old swayback Brooks pro and the results were pretty good, although I wish I had been a little more aggressive with the shaping. Also consider lacing it. |
Originally Posted by juvela
(Post 19434409)
Great find!
So be this a Miyata product? Know some Novara are but do not know if all were... ----- Actually I was looking for a bit of a beater that would live outside and I'd never worry about parking anywhere. So of course this one turned out to be a lot nicer than expected and I'll get to worry about it when I leave it outside to grab groceries. Poor me. :rolleyes: |
Originally Posted by PilotFishBob
(Post 19434502)
Hi Juvela (sorry, got the handle wrong earlier and fixed) I'd never heard of the Novara before I saw the CL ad and did a quick lookup before I got it. A bike series made for REI, I believe it's a '93 since from what I've found on the Randonee. I don't know who manufactured these for REI but probably a Japanese company considering the year and the Tange tubing - I guess it could be Miyata - I don't know if they built frames for 3rd parties.
Actually I was looking for a bit of a beater that would live outside and I'd never worry about parking anywhere. So of course this one turned out to be a lot nicer than expected and I'll get to worry about it when I leave it outside to grab groceries. Poor me. :rolleyes: REI created the Novara badge about 1977-78. It was their first house brand bicycle. Prior to that they sold a variety of product including Raleigh, Crescent, Cilo, Mondia, Sekai and Kobe. Bike looking great already. If you made any additional "before" pictures it would make a fine addition to the "before & after" thread. :thumb: Many happy miles, R ----- |
Originally Posted by guzziee
(Post 19405699)
Picked up this old crusty moots mountaineer for free from the local CL.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...e/IMG_4258.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...e/IMG_4259.jpg Curious as how the "self gusset" is done where the down tube and head tube meet. Is head bulge-formed perhaps? Thanks for any explanation. ;) ----- |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 19435960)
$5 "Fork's Bent"
Judging from how tough it was to break the stem loose, it had been "bent" for a long time...... https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net...5b&oe=596BEF27 |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 19435960)
$5 "Fork's Bent"
Judging from how tough it was to break the stem loose, it had been "bent" for a long time...... https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net...5b&oe=596BEF27 |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 19435960)
$5 "Fork's Bent"
Judging from how tough it was to break the stem loose, it had been "bent" for a long time...... https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net...5b&oe=596BEF27 |
Goodwill GT find
Pretty decent GT Timberline at Goodwill yesterday. I'm thinking one of the late 90's mountain bike boom bikes. Well worth the $25 price tag.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/d...pswwapp148.jpg |
^^ You're killing me!
JK, great for you. I saw it posted on the GT frame thread as well. You did great for 25. I thought GW put an end to deals that good. |
Yes the deals at thrift stores have been few and far between recently. They didn't know what this was.
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5 dollar Schwinn Continental from a yard sale. It was really rough with broken spokes, steel wheels, curled up plastic seat, etc. I replaced the steal rims with alloy, front derailleur that had been ground clean through by the chain guard, seat, tires and bar tape. Still needs new cables and housings, but as far as I can tell, it was all original.
I've always disliked old Schwinn bikes growing up, but even at this stupid weight it road really smooth on our beat up roads. Even after upgrading to alloy wheels I don't even want to weigh it, haha. Took a short run to the park after adjusting the brakes and derailleurs and I really like the "Continental" bars. Might just take them off and use them on another bike. |
Originally Posted by Chuckk
(Post 19435960)
$5 "Fork's Bent"
Judging from how tough it was to break the stem loose, it had been "bent" for a long time...... https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net...5b&oe=596BEF27 |
Originally Posted by becave7
(Post 19437509)
Took a short run to the park after adjusting the brakes and derailleurs and I really like the "Continental" bars. Might just take them off and use them on another bike.
I've been known to buy a Continental, grab the bars, and donate the rest to the co-op. I'm currently using a set on my dropbar MTB conversion, and I love them too. And, they take bar end shifters. You did great! |
Those GB bars are the only Rando bars I keep around. They are sitting on my Old Dawes Galaxy right now.
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Damn I already wrapped them and have this up for sale hoping to buy an 84 trek 520 tourer. Knew I should have taken them off first, but I wanted to try them out on the bike as it was intended. Maybe another will come around soon. That are super comfortable on the drops but I find myself riding on the hoods a lot.
They would be a perfect intro to drop bar for someone coming off of a MTB. |
Thanks for the info on those bars though. I'll probably let this one go and keep an eye out for another, or is this the holy grail of bars? These were really clean and I took it for another spin to the store tonight, wow they are comfortable and not too low! If I had another set of bars laying around I'd swap them out tonight, but already have a buyer for this bike. Should go for enough so I can afford the 520 Trek.
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My $25 catch. Pretty good condition and looks like it was garaged all it's life. No rust, hardly any scratches.
"Sadly" it's my size and I'm already overflowing with my herd.:cry: http://i67.tinypic.com/1o6gko.jpg http://i63.tinypic.com/116qr06.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2ymycsk.jpg |
Sounds like a first world problem to me.;)
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nice bicycle
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My wife saw this on facebooks for sale site. 86 miyata 310. Original owner. Should clean up minty. http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...psrogisdkc.jpg http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/...pshlxvdogk.jpg
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