My 1989 Miyata 1100a
09-22-12, 02:43 PM
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My 1989 Miyata 1100a
Here's how I got it:
This was my plan for the build:
This is how it sits today:
This was my plan for the build:
This is how it sits today:
09-22-12, 02:45 PM
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Thank you mparker326 for the seatpost!
09-22-12, 04:03 PM
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Looking good!
You've made some great progress. The mix of parts look good together. I think your going to really like the ride of this bike. I ride a 1400A, and I like it alot. A question though - can that frame take a 10 speed cluster, because I think it's 126mm spread, not 130mm. I'm not sure if you can cold set aluminum.
You've made some great progress. The mix of parts look good together. I think your going to really like the ride of this bike. I ride a 1400A, and I like it alot. A question though - can that frame take a 10 speed cluster, because I think it's 126mm spread, not 130mm. I'm not sure if you can cold set aluminum.
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Looking good!
You've made some great progress. The mix of parts look good together. I think your going to really like the ride of this bike. I ride a 1400A, and I like it alot. A question though - can that frame take a 10 speed cluster, because I think it's 126mm spread, not 130mm. I'm not sure if you can cold set aluminum.
You've made some great progress. The mix of parts look good together. I think your going to really like the ride of this bike. I ride a 1400A, and I like it alot. A question though - can that frame take a 10 speed cluster, because I think it's 126mm spread, not 130mm. I'm not sure if you can cold set aluminum.
edit: i just measured the dropouts and they sit at 128mm, so putting a 130mm wheel in should be no problem.
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09-22-12, 08:23 PM
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Great shots! Maybe you've seen this already but here's a video to go along with it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePCSeDck-1A
Check your bike at ~05:41
Mike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePCSeDck-1A
Check your bike at ~05:41
Mike
09-22-12, 10:14 PM
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Yeah, was built up for a show then dissembled. Then I purchased it on ebay. The guy has another one also NOS but without a fork in the same size.
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Wow, more glamor shots please. How's the ride?
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New Nitto Pearl 8 all painted
new handlebars & seat post on the way
new handlebars & seat post on the way
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wow! That is beautiful!
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Although you got that seatpost from me, it did the bike no justice. I am glad you are upgrading!
01-04-13, 09:02 AM
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I ride an 1100A and really love it. These bikes don't get enough love IMHO.
You did a great job on this bike, although I'm not a huge fan of the wheelset. I know I'm in the minority on that, but I'm more of a tradionalist when it comes to wheels. These newer V style wheels make a road bike look more like a mtb with drop bars. Just MHO. But the rest of the build looks fantastic. I love the painted stem to match the paint. Great touch!
You did a great job on this bike, although I'm not a huge fan of the wheelset. I know I'm in the minority on that, but I'm more of a tradionalist when it comes to wheels. These newer V style wheels make a road bike look more like a mtb with drop bars. Just MHO. But the rest of the build looks fantastic. I love the painted stem to match the paint. Great touch!
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