Just how big is the Miyata Cult?
01-07-11, 04:18 PM
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Very nice 710, due ruote. It always pains me to see one because I had found the same bike - but with an inexorably stuck seat post 
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The frame went to the recycle bin, but the parts now live again on a Univega frame.
. The frame went to the recycle bin, but the parts now live again on a Univega frame.
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01-07-11, 05:13 PM
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Thanks. The LBS had this out for the annual sidewalk sale a couple summers ago for a price I couldn't pass up, particularly since the 1983 710 in the stable had gotten doored the month before. Same size even. Sometimes you get lucky. Sorry about that seatpost - bummer.
01-07-11, 05:29 PM
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01-16-11, 08:44 PM
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I do not know about the "cult" bit, but there are lots of Miyata riders out there who are willing to share advice and thoughts. Have one of my own. Very happy with it, and would not trade, except maybe for a 1000.
01-17-11, 08:30 AM
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1993 Team Carbon. Started from the frame, so don't give me crap about not being C&V. 3x10 Ultegra, among a ton of stuff.
60cm. I'm not in the cult yet, having only owned a TwoTen for a while. I passed on a too-small 718a. Enjoyed building this, but it's not mine.
People can poo-poo the older carbons, but this is lighter, stiffer, and better balanced than my '88 Ironman Carbon. If I saw a 56c, I'd be on it.
60cm. I'm not in the cult yet, having only owned a TwoTen for a while. I passed on a too-small 718a. Enjoyed building this, but it's not mine.
People can poo-poo the older carbons, but this is lighter, stiffer, and better balanced than my '88 Ironman Carbon. If I saw a 56c, I'd be on it.
01-31-11, 12:04 PM
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Nice. Movie composed of a lot static images many of us will already know from the catalogues, but still nice. Thanks for sharing.
01-31-11, 05:06 PM
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Posting this is long overdue! Big thanks to Oregon Southpaw...a gentleman and scholar.
Anyone have any ideas on how to whiten the one bottle???
Anyone have any ideas on how to whiten the one bottle???
02-01-11, 08:51 PM
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So does this qualify me for the decoder ring? I just need to find a fork...
05-09-11, 07:27 AM
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I keep on gavitating to Miyata's but I'm not sure why?
1990 Trailrunner (pristine)
1994 912 (beat up but still a great ride, handlebars and brake levers are not original to this bike)
1986 610 Touring (pristine) sorry no pictures
1993 CiviCross (not made in Japan, not the best Miyata bike)
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1986 610 Touring (pristine) sorry no pictures
1993 CiviCross (not made in Japan, not the best Miyata bike)
06-07-11, 02:31 PM
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Returning to the cult with my '81 Pro Miyata finished product, see my other thread for details, https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...Miyata-project
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06-08-11, 09:48 AM
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The cult used to be a lot bigger but, after the doomsday prophecy failed their members aren't around nearly as much.
No, our town had a big Miyata dealer for a while so, it's nice they turn up used a lot. I ended up with a glued Alumitech Quickcross which I upgraded quite a bit.
After the shop went out of buisness all it's stock ended up on the property of a friend of mine. I ended up with a 84'(?) 710 frameset and a 84' Lotus Classique with #1 tubing frameset. I just got the 710 done with 88' tri-color 600 components. I finished the Classique with Suntour stuff.
I'm doing my part in keeping the cult going, most Miyata riders sing their praises for good reason. Don't underestimate the significance of making their own tubing, other manufacturers cut the butted tube to fit the frame, Miyata had butted the tubes to specific length. Between that, spline butting, aircraft epoxy gluing different tube materials to lugs and overall good, well thought out geometry they have earned their "cult" status.
No, our town had a big Miyata dealer for a while so, it's nice they turn up used a lot. I ended up with a glued Alumitech Quickcross which I upgraded quite a bit.
After the shop went out of buisness all it's stock ended up on the property of a friend of mine. I ended up with a 84'(?) 710 frameset and a 84' Lotus Classique with #1 tubing frameset. I just got the 710 done with 88' tri-color 600 components. I finished the Classique with Suntour stuff.
I'm doing my part in keeping the cult going, most Miyata riders sing their praises for good reason. Don't underestimate the significance of making their own tubing, other manufacturers cut the butted tube to fit the frame, Miyata had butted the tubes to specific length. Between that, spline butting, aircraft epoxy gluing different tube materials to lugs and overall good, well thought out geometry they have earned their "cult" status.
06-13-11, 07:25 PM
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there's an abandoned red miyata locked a bike rack on the local college campus.. it's been stripped for the wheelset and derailleurs.. makes me sad.. wish i could rescue it
06-13-11, 08:21 PM
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Looks like we haven't had a Three Twelve posted yet. Here is my 1988.
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06-13-11, 08:31 PM
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06-13-11, 09:35 PM
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Yes, back on the road. It took a pretty good spill last month. Trashed the RD, slight bend to the derailleur hanger and the front brake was bent, as well as a fair amount of road rash and a pretty awesome blackeye.
Took the recovery time to put some dual pivots on it and get a very shiney VGt Luxe from KHatfull....
Damn, I just noticed in that pic, the rear brake cable got rerouted at the headset, oh well, it road like a charm this weekend.
Took the recovery time to put some dual pivots on it and get a very shiney VGt Luxe from KHatfull....
Damn, I just noticed in that pic, the rear brake cable got rerouted at the headset, oh well, it road like a charm this weekend.
06-13-11, 10:32 PM
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I am up to three.
My Truck:
and a 1200 and 1000 at polar opposites in size:
Little:
big:
My Truck:
and a 1200 and 1000 at polar opposites in size:
Little:
big:
06-14-11, 01:43 PM
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Just was wondering how big the Miyata cult is.
It seems there are a few people who have them and everyone who has one seems to love it to death.
I am new to the cult with my 1980's One Ten and my riding partner has a 710 touring bike.
What else is out there in this forum?
It seems there are a few people who have them and everyone who has one seems to love it to death.
I am new to the cult with my 1980's One Ten and my riding partner has a 710 touring bike.
What else is out there in this forum?
06-14-11, 06:59 PM
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Very nice Miyata 1000, sisddwg!
Here is my Miyata 610...
Here is my Miyata 610...
06-16-11, 09:36 AM
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06-29-11, 04:45 PM
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I spotted this ad-link, saying only 'for sale' and with a tiny pic with a blue/gold bike next to it. Under the link I saw it had vertical ends and a particular style stays. This made the alarm bells ring even louder. I responded quicky, sealed the deal and collected the same day, now 2 days ago. This is where it was all about >>>
A 1980 Koga-Miyata FullPro-L. In very nice shape, but not new or NOS, so I will not feel guilty when riding it. Excellent rider quality. Currently the bike is disassembled. The frame is very light. The FullPro-L was one step up from the FullPro (what is pretty much the Team Miyata) and used lighter Tange #1 tubing. The geometry is a bit shorter and steeper than with the FullPro. There is a braze on for the front mech, drop outs are vertical and the stay caps are typical for the FullPro-L. What it shares with the FullPro are the slim microfusion lugs with multiple cutouts and an open bracket shell.
The SR Super Extra Light stem and post with ti hardware are a nice touch. They belong to the standard equipment. Dito for a full Dura-Ace EX group, of which a couple parts had been replaced. For example the DynaDrive pedals made place for conventional pedals with the -highly sought after- Shimano adapters.
The build quality of this frame is excellent. Smooth transitions, no gaps and a both tough and beautifull coat. The gloss is a deep as on the day it left the spraycabin. Fork and tail are chromed under the paint. Given this the low weight they achieved is even more spectacular. It is not hard to see why Miyata pretty much wiped the floor with some established brands in the 80s. They delivered an excellent product.
A 1980 Koga-Miyata FullPro-L. In very nice shape, but not new or NOS, so I will not feel guilty when riding it. Excellent rider quality. Currently the bike is disassembled. The frame is very light. The FullPro-L was one step up from the FullPro (what is pretty much the Team Miyata) and used lighter Tange #1 tubing. The geometry is a bit shorter and steeper than with the FullPro. There is a braze on for the front mech, drop outs are vertical and the stay caps are typical for the FullPro-L. What it shares with the FullPro are the slim microfusion lugs with multiple cutouts and an open bracket shell.
The SR Super Extra Light stem and post with ti hardware are a nice touch. They belong to the standard equipment. Dito for a full Dura-Ace EX group, of which a couple parts had been replaced. For example the DynaDrive pedals made place for conventional pedals with the -highly sought after- Shimano adapters.
The build quality of this frame is excellent. Smooth transitions, no gaps and a both tough and beautifull coat. The gloss is a deep as on the day it left the spraycabin. Fork and tail are chromed under the paint. Given this the low weight they achieved is even more spectacular. It is not hard to see why Miyata pretty much wiped the floor with some established brands in the 80s. They delivered an excellent product.
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06-29-11, 05:27 PM
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Wow Mel, what a find! Some people have all the luck! That is one beautiful looking bike. Keeping this one for yourself?
06-29-11, 06:09 PM
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Very fine find Elev12k. You should devote a thread to detailing your outstanding acquisition, and tell us how it rides. That is certainly a keeper.
And by vertical ends, did you mean dropouts, or perhaps you're refering to seat tube/ head axis angle? Not sure I've heard that term before.
I still have alot more to learn about these high-end Miyatas (including the Dutch-spec ones) - looking forward to that.
And by vertical ends, did you mean dropouts, or perhaps you're refering to seat tube/ head axis angle? Not sure I've heard that term before.
I still have alot more to learn about these high-end Miyatas (including the Dutch-spec ones) - looking forward to that.