Miyata Nine-Twelve or Raleigh Gran Sport?
06-28-14, 05:57 AM
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Miyata Nine-Twelve or Raleigh Gran Sport?
I'm new to the road bike world. I'm wondering what you guys would recommend, a '76 Raleigh Gran Sport (I think) or an '85 Miyata Nine-Twelve? The Nine-Twelve, as you can see, needs more work. It's paint is scuffed up, needs new tires, tubes, and a new seat. The Raleigh is 50 bucks more expensive. Just not sure which is the better bike. Leaning towards the Miyata. All I want is something lightweight for riding around town. Thanks for any info. This forum has been a huge help thus far in my search.
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06-28-14, 06:33 AM
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Those are both low end bikes made of Hi-Ten tubing. I'd look further. In my area there are plenty of mid range vintage bikes made with Cr mo tubing that can be found in the $125-200 range. These bikes usually have better components as well. Rule of thumb is be weary of bikes with suicide brake levers.
06-28-14, 10:00 AM
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The Miyata is not a low end bike. I believe it's an '85 model with triple butted tubing. I wouldn't even consider the Raleigh.
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06-28-14, 10:23 AM
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The Miyata looks pretty sweet to me. The Raleigh, not so much.
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The 912 is a no brainer choice assuming it fits and the price is reasonable. This is a fine bike.
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