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Miyata Frame any good?

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Old 04-30-09 | 07:56 PM
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Miyata Frame any good?

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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





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Old 04-30-09 | 09:29 PM
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i think miyatas are fine frames. the higher the model number (210, 310, 510, etc), the nicer, too, if you have a number.
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Old 04-30-09 | 09:42 PM
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OK thanks, I'll try to get a model # from the guy
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Old 05-01-09 | 02:42 PM
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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.
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Old 05-01-09 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by iamarobotman
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.
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Old 05-01-09 | 04:36 PM
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Old 05-06-09 | 02:54 PM
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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
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Old 05-06-09 | 03:17 PM
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i have a miyata 1400 road frame and it is really light and nice. triple butted splined tubing.
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