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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,511
Posted By polymorphself

I don't even know what to say about that haha.

I don't even know what to say about that haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 12:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,511
Posted By polymorphself

Does he take issue with helmets?

Does he take issue with helmets?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By polymorphself

This is a 1985 and quite nice. Not the top of the...

This is a 1985 and quite nice. Not the top of the lineup but it is up there, top of their "semi-pro" series and Miyata didn't really make much that wasn't worth owning (especially for free) during...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 11:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 414
Posted By polymorphself

OP I'm thinking that bike is probably a 1970's...

OP I'm thinking that bike is probably a 1970's model, not much about the frame says 1989 or 1990 to me, but I'm also not very familiar with the marque.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 491
Posted By polymorphself

Specialissima is the Miyata 1000 that you already...

Specialissima is the Miyata 1000 that you already have. Swap the Fuji Touring for an '85 Voyageur SP and I'd say you've got it :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,967
Posted By polymorphself

Splendid.

Splendid.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 363
Posted By polymorphself

Pretty cool and has a lot of potential. Lignter...

Pretty cool and has a lot of potential. Lignter wheels (assuming they aren’t alloy), components, a brooks etc and it could look real neat.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-24, 08:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 600
Posted By polymorphself

I had VO 700x45 fenders on my Voyageur when it...

I had VO 700x45 fenders on my Voyageur when it was still wearing 27"x 1 1/4 tires. They worked fine, just a little tight near rear brake bridge. Of course, switching to 700cx32 made the fit perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 322
Posted By polymorphself

Serotta fit bike…ever seen one of these?

I’ve never seen something like this, were they common at some point or a failed experiment? Interesting in any case.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Tw57jgZEM
Forum: For Sale
09-07-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 522
Posted By polymorphself

I think they are both Schwinns.

I think they are both Schwinns.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 614
Posted By polymorphself

Yeah, I have to say OEM Miyata and Trek paint are...

Yeah, I have to say OEM Miyata and Trek paint are the two that I've seen hold up wonderfully. I've had several of each make pass through my hands and always got the shine back. And there is already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 487
Posted By polymorphself

I wanna know what you’re usually dragging home...

I wanna know what you’re usually dragging home :cry:

That thing is way cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,250
Posted By polymorphself

This has me curious...

This has me curious...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 01:23 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 77,934
Posted By polymorphself

Looks great. Which fenders?

Looks great. Which fenders?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 614
Posted By polymorphself

Some good looking patina on a touring bike to me,...

Some good looking patina on a touring bike to me, but I'd find a close match to the paint for touch-ups. But of course if the idea of repainting is very appealing to you then you should give it a go,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 614
Posted By polymorphself

The paint seems mostly solid from here, I would...

The paint seems mostly solid from here, I would keep it myself. You’d be surprised what a lot of evaporust and some touch up paint could do. Add a polish and a wax on top and you’re golden.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 455
Posted By polymorphself

Pompiere summed it up perfectly. The catalog I...

Pompiere summed it up perfectly. The catalog I linked has them all grouped this way as well and lists the geometry, frame material, components etc for each. In addition to geometry and components...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 455
Posted By polymorphself

Nice. It’s an ‘85, catalog here:...

Nice. It’s an ‘85, catalog here: https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%20PDFs/Miyata%20Catalogue%2085.pdf

We say the 80s Miyatas punched above their weight and I think it’s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-03-24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By polymorphself

Cool frame. Cool price.

Cool frame. Cool price.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 12:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,314
Posted By polymorphself

Are you riding something else when not touring or...

Are you riding something else when not touring or just riding less In general outside of tours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,220
Posted By polymorphself

Love your journals. What's your partner riding?

Love your journals. What's your partner riding?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-03-24, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 434
Posted By polymorphself

A). Why leery of acorns. And yes you'll probably...

A). Why leery of acorns. And yes you'll probably regret it, especially as it sounds like you aren't hurting for money anymore.
B). We're gonna need pics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,250
Posted By polymorphself

So you’re telling me the fixed gear conversion...

So you’re telling me the fixed gear conversion craze did not start in 2006.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,381
Posted By polymorphself

:lol: you definitely need to do you, whatever...

:lol: you definitely need to do you, whatever that may be, but I think as you look through more and more threads here, especially the ones with hundreds of photos in them, the aesthetic will grow on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,381
Posted By polymorphself

I know you only joined in June but at almost 300...

I know you only joined in June but at almost 300 posts by now you had to have seen that nearly all bikes pre ~1988 have the cables routed that way. It’s the “correct”, most traditional and to many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 9,967
Posted By polymorphself

For me 58/23 frames have always (generally...

For me 58/23 frames have always (generally speaking) been for an average person of 5’10”-6’. I’m a very average 5’11” and it’s spot on for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 10:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 948
Posted By polymorphself

On paper the later Voyageur SP is the best of...

On paper the later Voyageur SP is the best of those, particularly if it is 1985. Pics of these would help. With touring bikes they generally peaked in 1985-86, so the later the better.

Fuji...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 08:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,021
Posted By polymorphself

I'm sorry if it came off that way, I actually...

I'm sorry if it came off that way, I actually love your bike, I just saw you yourself criticize the color of the bike, I actually said I love white and gave some thoughts on how you too may come to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 08:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,021
Posted By polymorphself

I love white vintage bikes, you just need to give...

I love white vintage bikes, you just need to give them all the right colors to compliment it in saddle, tan walls, brake cables, pedal straps, bar tape, brake hoods etc.

Those white walled tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1,494
Views: 524,896
Posted By polymorphself

I know I posted a Motobecane and Peugeot but not...

I know I posted a Motobecane and Peugeot but not sure if I ever posted this one here. May not count as a step-through but here’s a ~1973 Nishiki Competition I rehabbed for a friend a few years back....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-24, 05:37 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 54,635
Posted By polymorphself

Fujita Belt saddle on my 310 shortly before I...

Fujita Belt saddle on my 310 shortly before I sold it. Saddle was heavy but comfortable.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 693
Posted By polymorphself

Lots of posts about this product on this forum...

Lots of posts about this product on this forum over the years. Users have found varying degrees of success with it from decent to good. There is currently a PX-10 restoration thread making use of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 563
Posted By polymorphself

Is that a paint scheme for the Canadian market or...

Is that a paint scheme for the Canadian market or did they come like that in later years?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,458
Posted By polymorphself

The 916 sounds like a good deal. A 310 for $500...

The 916 sounds like a good deal. A 310 for $500 is out of control. $500 should get you well into the high end vintage range.

You might also want to consider what you want out of the bike here....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,458
Posted By polymorphself

I had a 1985 310 for several years and it was...

I had a 1985 310 for several years and it was very comfortable, I wish I had kept it. However, I wouldn't pay more than $150 for one today (in good condition).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 25,907
Posted By polymorphself

Three tries for me. Safari on a Mac. ...

Three tries for me. Safari on a Mac.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/300x400/51211084365_6bb84f3ec3_w_488f4260fbfddc7d5fc49bb80c45a58290902a74.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-24, 01:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,053
Posted By polymorphself

Really awesome thanks for sharing.

Really awesome thanks for sharing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-24, 09:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,092
Posted By polymorphself

Man, two weeks ago I lived across the street, now...

Man, two weeks ago I lived across the street, now I live in Mexico City. However, a friend moved into my place and could pick this up. 24" c-t? A little big for me as I ride a 23" but still...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-23-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 492
Posted By polymorphself

Awesome bike, here is one I moved on to a tall...

Awesome bike, here is one I moved on to a tall friend: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jordanparrish/albums/72157719824143312/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 814
Posted By polymorphself

What shoes are these?

What shoes are these?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 897
Posted By polymorphself

Just here to echo yes to Paselas, alloy rims and...

Just here to echo yes to Paselas, alloy rims and cotter-less cranks on those Peugeots. It goes a long way. Here's one I did up for a friend some years back. Great ride.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 814
Posted By polymorphself

I can ride 50 miles in a day no problem and have...

I can ride 50 miles in a day no problem and have been able to for almost as long as I've been riding. I took up running about a year and a half ago and found that I could only run a few blocks before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,669
Posted By polymorphself

Rare example of a 531 racing bicycle equipped...

Rare example of a 531 racing bicycle equipped stock with stem shifters?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-24, 11:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,271
Posted By polymorphself

Pass on the LeMond, I don't think it suits...

Pass on the LeMond, I don't think it suits anything that you're looking for and looks to be too small for you.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,020
Posted By polymorphself

Being mid-late 80s the top tube would have cable...

Being mid-late 80s the top tube would have cable routing brazed on if the current drilling was DIY, no? Although the consensus seems to already be that the internal routing is indeed original.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-08-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,020
Posted By polymorphself

;);):p ...

;);):p

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/480x640/52544089715_334609463b_o_a182b453a51546eb42b877caf18790f3e76f4f36.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 11:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,159
Posted By polymorphself

Love to see it.

Love to see it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,271
Posted By polymorphself

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into...

Ultimately for the same or less you’d put into the Schwinn or a bike in similar shape all said and done (parts, labor etc).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 09:42 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,271
Posted By polymorphself

Oh yeah 100% get this. Awesome bikes and if...

Oh yeah 100% get this. Awesome bikes and if you’re more of a commuter than a go fast person then this will be better suited to you as it will fit larger tires than the Schwinn and has attachment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,271
Posted By polymorphself

Unfortunately typical! Keep posting what you find...

Unfortunately typical! Keep posting what you find here and people will help you. Also take a look in the classic and vintage sales forum, this is a wonderful place to purchase bikes from. We've also...
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