1981 Miyata 610 newbie Q's
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1981 Miyata 610 newbie Q's
Hello everyone,
I just recently moved to the Bay area in California, sold my car, and decided to get a road bike. I have years of mountain biking experience, but I'm totally new to road bikes.
Yesterday I bought a Miyata 610 from a used bike shop here in Berkeley. After doing some research, I discovered it is a 1981, thanks to a Miyata catalogue posted online. Its size is 62...I'm tall.
I was wondering if anyone had any useful information for me about this bike.
What should I know about it...(shifters, frame etc.)
All I can tell from the frame is that its a 610 (chr-mo?)
its in pretty good shape, but I just want to know all I can about it.
I would truly appreciate any advice and information you might have for me!
Alos, I noticed the freewheel makes quite a bit of noise. Is this normal?
Thank you in advance for any info.
I just recently moved to the Bay area in California, sold my car, and decided to get a road bike. I have years of mountain biking experience, but I'm totally new to road bikes.
Yesterday I bought a Miyata 610 from a used bike shop here in Berkeley. After doing some research, I discovered it is a 1981, thanks to a Miyata catalogue posted online. Its size is 62...I'm tall.
I was wondering if anyone had any useful information for me about this bike.
What should I know about it...(shifters, frame etc.)
All I can tell from the frame is that its a 610 (chr-mo?)
its in pretty good shape, but I just want to know all I can about it.
I would truly appreciate any advice and information you might have for me!
Alos, I noticed the freewheel makes quite a bit of noise. Is this normal?
Thank you in advance for any info.
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I have a 1981 Miyata 710. I'm by no means an expert (a second to posting in C&V!) but it's a great ride. Did my first three centuries last summer on it. The freewheel is a bit noisy, I think it's normal.
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Hello everyone,
I just recently moved to the Bay area in California, sold my car, and decided to get a road bike. I have years of mountain biking experience, but I'm totally new to road bikes.
Yesterday I bought a Miyata 610 from a used bike shop here in Berkeley. After doing some research, I discovered it is a 1981, thanks to a Miyata catalogue posted online. Its size is 62...I'm tall.
I was wondering if anyone had any useful information for me about this bike.
What should I know about it...(shifters, frame etc.)
All I can tell from the frame is that its a 610 (chr-mo?)
its in pretty good shape, but I just want to know all I can about it.
I would truly appreciate any advice and information you might have for me!
Alos, I noticed the freewheel makes quite a bit of noise. Is this normal?
Thank you in advance for any info.
I just recently moved to the Bay area in California, sold my car, and decided to get a road bike. I have years of mountain biking experience, but I'm totally new to road bikes.
Yesterday I bought a Miyata 610 from a used bike shop here in Berkeley. After doing some research, I discovered it is a 1981, thanks to a Miyata catalogue posted online. Its size is 62...I'm tall.
I was wondering if anyone had any useful information for me about this bike.
What should I know about it...(shifters, frame etc.)
All I can tell from the frame is that its a 610 (chr-mo?)
its in pretty good shape, but I just want to know all I can about it.
I would truly appreciate any advice and information you might have for me!
Alos, I noticed the freewheel makes quite a bit of noise. Is this normal?
Thank you in advance for any info.
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The shop is called Recycle Bicycle. its in Berkeley on Sacramento and 67th. Not a big shop, but they have awesome employees and great customer service.
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Miyata bikes tend to be among the very best high production bikes out there and the 610 is a beautiful bike... I would guess it is a 12 speed with those beautiful Ukai double walled wheels (which are pretty much bombproof).