Miyata Frame any good?
 

Hello,
I have an opportunity to buy a Miyata FG bike for about 200-250$ off of craigslist. It looks somewhat older but I think it may be a good deal for the price. Here's the pics that are shown

http://images.craigslist.org/3k73m03...bd20521a3d.jpg

http://images.craigslist.org/3kf3o33...c6ea311f5d.jpg

Thanks for your input

i think miyatas are fine frames. the higher the model number (210, 310, 510, etc), the nicer, too, if you have a number.

OK thanks, I'll try to get a model # from the guy

I had a Miyata conversion for my first fixed. I loved it for what it was (a non-track bike, but still very stiff). The only problem I had was the chain coming lose. That will happen with most conversions though.

I had a Miyata 310 and it rode really nice.

A chain coming "loose" is not a problem of just any fixed gear conversion. It was a problem with YOUR conversion.

ouch

What about the track frames? I've tried doing some research on the Miyata Track Frame (Miyata Pista?) and can't find any real good info on them, I found one online for $400 and started to talk to the seller, I like the frame, looks good, I heard that the tubing they use is pretty good, Double Butted Cromo tubing i think? I haven't heard anything bad about them thats for sure, but idk if its a good pick up

i have a miyata 1400 road frame and it is really light and nice. triple butted splined tubing.