Miyata 914
 

Hey guys,
New here to the forum, not new to bikes. Guy on CL is selling a Miyata 914 for 200. Bikes all 105 with Wobler 105 wheels, 14spd. I need a bike to ride to school, but I think 200 is a little steep. This Miyata does not have the cable through frame, has cable guides on the top tube. Worth the 200? Bikes in a alittle rough shape. Let me know. Thanks.

pictures always help.200 for a 914 sounds fair depends how rough it is

There a couple scrathes. I'll look at see if I can post pics.

so pics...poor quality, what seller sent me. I looks like some pista is gone, cant tell condition of bike, but ill bring my chain stretcher and look at the chain, and look into the wheels and tires, and brakes. thanks.

I would say for CL that seems like a normal price to me. I'm pretty certain I could put mine on CL for $400 get $350+ with the early 90s Shimano 600 shifters/derailers and vintage Dia-Compe brakes. I do live in a biking hot-spot, though, so maybe it's just me. I will say that I love my 914 and it's more comfortable than my previous 3 vintage road bikes and a little faster on the local little 20mi loop that I do. It has more usable gears for me, though(upgraded to 1x9), so that could well be the reason for the speed increase. In any case, I think it seems like a decent price and I can pretty well assure you you'll like the bike if it fits you.

Really good frame, decent components, poor condition.

$200 is a good price for a good frame with those components.
However, the condition of the bike looks like hard use, so check it out well.

In nice shape, with clean components and good tires, $200 is great.

From the pictures, I'd go $150 and count on $50 in getting it in dependable riding condition.

$200 is fair. I dont see rust speckling on the components whish is good. I think it needs a thorough cleaning, waxing, lubing, tune-up and probably tires.

he sent me more pics i can post more. it llks clean, just dusty. said its been sitting for 2 years+ in his garage.

Take a couple tools with you. You should make sure the seat post isn't stuck before buying. My guess is that it's fine, but sometimes sitting for a long time in a garage has a tendency for condensation/moisture and therefore things rusting into place inside a frame.

Yeah I was gonna take a 4/5/6 mm tool, my chain checker, and check to see of the head sets loose, the BBs loose, and see how true the wheels are and if the hubs are loose.

1992 Miyata Nine14
Snake Skin Blue
Shimano 105 Shifter
Shimano 105 Ders'
Shimano 105 Brakes
Shimano 105 Cranks
Wobler Wheels w/ Shimano 105 Hubs
14 Speeds
...is it fast, oh yeah!

Pista is a little rough, i'd give it a 7/10. Only three trouble areas. I think that this is still an all original bike. The guy I bought it from was really cool, said he rode it in college couple of years back. I promised him I wasn't going to turn it into a fixie and he gave out a huge sigh of relief. Said he, "was happy to hear that someone out there still appreciated these bikes for what they are".

Ohh, I almost forgot. I was able to pick it up for 160. Not a bad deal I think.

Great deal.

Thanks man, im super stoked!!! BTW, do you know what seat that is? There's not a scratch or a crack on the thing!

I do live in a biking hot-spot, though, so maybe it's just me. I will say that I love my 914 and it's more comfortable than my previous 3 vintage road bikes and a little faster on the local little 20mi loop that I do.

Great deal!

Im really anxious to ride it, but I have midterms so ill have to put it on hold for a couple days. I plan on tearing it all down over spring break and rebuilding everything (hubs, BB, headset). Im glad to be back on a bike again after several years!

Good luck, I've an earlier Miyata touring bike and they are superb frame. Good deal too. About what I paid for mine.

So I snuck out and took it for a quick ride (bout 15 miles round trip i'd say), ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! I'd have to say its one of the coolest bikes I've ever rode! It fersher needs a little tune up, but I can bust out my stand and give her a quick once over next. I just cant wait til I get some serious ride time in on her!

Told you you'd love it! It's finally warm enough around here for me to get mine out again. I think she's gonna get a tune-up in the next week and I'll get out for a ride next Thursday when I'm off of work. Congratulations on your awesome bike! Get up some good pics once you get it cleaned up a little and let us know how it does once you get some more miles on it. I'm sure you'll continue to love it as much as I love mine.

And Awesome deal. That's a sweet bike for $160!

Yeah, I agree!! I've already made a list of what im going to buy for it when my birthday rolls around here, in the next several days (<---hahaha, pun not intended). Im thinking some folding tubes, folding tires, new brake pads, new bar tape, some new pedals, and new cables, a saddle bag thingy, and a attachable pump. Then she should be good for awhile!

Got some cool gifts for my birthday! Parents got me some Infini Lights so I can ride at night, a Velo 8 computer, and some new brake pads (i had to tell them which ones to order) and cash so now I can buy my new tires and saddle bag. I love riding this thing!

Took the bike on its first real ride (tour de palm 50 mile ride), thing runs as smooth as a sewing machine. Super fast, responsive, stiff, and lightweight as well. As for an update I put some Micheline Pro Race 3 tires on it, some new bar tape (yellow to match the logo) and some spd-l pedals. I got some new riding shoes and that makes a HUGE difference when it comes to riding really far. Until next time, keep riding everyone!