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Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-27-19, 11:44 AM

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Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

Yeah, they have a different head tube decal, the...

Yeah, they have a different head tube decal, the painted on sweeping 'M' and the painted on badge with a gear. I must say I'm more of a big fan of the US designs, but after riding my 3 week old (to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-27-19, 10:51 AM

Replies: 19

Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

Arghhh... I think I’ll have to go for it...

Arghhh... I think I’ll have to go for it unfortunately, only to selflessly stop someone else stumbling into making such a mistake

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-27-19, 07:15 AM

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Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

Nice paint job on the Mixte! Ok, that...

Nice paint job on the Mixte!

Ok, that explains the greeny-grey metallic paint job on most I encounter!

You don't happen to know if this Sjöstrand Bike Company are still in existence do you?

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-27-19, 04:03 AM

Replies: 19

Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

Thanks for all the feedback, I’ve actually...

Thanks for all the feedback, I’ve actually happened across another very similar 912 here (not sure of the year on this one), which looks in fantastic condition.

A japan made, triple butted and...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-24-19, 12:30 PM

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Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

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Interesting, this explains my Miyata 1000 as...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-24-19, 08:27 AM

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Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

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Posted By Rodrider88

The serial number from the receipt is OA41521. As...

The serial number from the receipt is OA41521. As searched - 'O' appears to be 1986... although the catalogue that year was black with a pink headtube.

I must just add - I'm based in Sweden, this...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-24-19, 07:46 AM

Replies: 19

Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

Views: 3,552

Posted By Rodrider88

Thanks! I’m looking forward to getting out and...

Thanks! I’m looking forward to getting out and about on this one!

I’ve asked for the serial number to confirm the year, but I’ve looked through a few of the catalogues and there is no sign of the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-24-19, 06:55 AM

Replies: 19

Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

Views: 3,552

Posted By Rodrider88

Just purchased myself an ‘89 Miyata 912

Couldn’t resist sticking a bid in for it at ~$220.

Kitted out with mainly Shimano 600 gear and with the Araya rims. However, for some reason I couldn’t find this paint job in the catalogues… which...

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