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guami007 · 11-01-04, 04:36 PM

If you can help, please let me know what you know. I have looked on the web and have come up rather empty.

Thanks.

miamijim · 11-01-04, 05:41 PM

What do you want to know?

710 then the 712 then the 714... chromoly frame made in Japan excellent quality

ollo_ollo · 11-01-04, 06:19 PM

I have one, it is a nice ride with SunTour Cyclone Derailleurs, Ukai 700c rims. I added Campagnolo track pedals & a Pivo Randonneur bar. Like MiamiJim said, Tell us what you want to know.

guami007 · 11-02-04, 08:02 AM

I would like to know anything that you can tell me about it. I just purchased one on Ebay. All that I know is that it looks really nice and the price was right. The cycling god Sheldon Brown has a little information on Miyata in general, not specific to the Seven Ten though. They appear to be good bikes but I would like more informed feedback, for example from people who actually own one, have owned one, or have ridden them.

Thanks for replying.

miamijim · 11-02-04, 04:44 PM

Ok, here it is. Miyata originaly started out as a gun company. A gentleman approached Mr. Miyata about building him a bike. Over the years they have produced bicycles, cars, motorcycles, and what they are most known for, fire supression equiptment.

Greg Herbold, Downhill Mtn. bike world Champion won on a Miyata. They have fielded teams in the Tour de France and simply make the best, highest quality, most durable Japanese bikes out there. Frames are painted with 7-layers of primer and clear coat.

They pulled out of the American market when the Yen took a turn in the late eighties early nineties.

search for Koga-Miyata on the 'net.....

Oh yea, I have a picture of myself with Mr. Miyata when he visited the dealership I worked at.

phillybill · 11-02-04, 06:10 PM

Miyata's are wel built bikes. I rode their pro road bike in the 80's into the early 90's with no problems. Wish I never got rid of it.

guami007 · 11-02-04, 06:27 PM

Hey thanks for the info. For a second there I thought you were pulling my leg.

You are correct-o-mundo about Miami sucking for riding. I lived in Miami, er, Miami Lakes, about 11 years ago and driving, let alone riding in Miami, is a crap shoot.

Thanks again.

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Originally Posted by miamijim

Ok, here it is. Miyata originaly started out as a gun company. A gentleman approached Mr. Miyata about building him a bike. Over the years they have produced bicycles, cars, motorcycles, and what they are most known for, fire supression equiptment.

Greg Herbold, Downhill Mtn. bike world Champion won on a Miyata. They have fielded teams in the Tour de France and simply make the best, highest quality, most durable Japanese bikes out there. Frames are painted with 7-layers of primer and clear coat.

They pulled out of the American market when the Yen took a turn in the late eighties early nineties.

search for Koga-Miyata on the 'net.....

Oh yea, I have a picture of myself with Mr. Miyata when he visited the dealership I worked at.