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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-21, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,589
Posted By zmensing

Hey, that's my bike! I can confirm that it is...

Hey, that's my bike! I can confirm that it is indeed a lovely bike. Still can't believe I found one in such good shape.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,089
Posted By zmensing

I have a slightly larger version of this bike and...

I have a slightly larger version of this bike and have loved it for a decade as my daily rider. It's tough (been through a couple crashes) and rides great. It's a 1989 - you can find more info here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,491
Posted By zmensing

That is one sexy looking bike! Great job with...

That is one sexy looking bike! Great job with the clearcoat!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-12, 03:58 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,409
Posted By zmensing

Have posted this elsewhere, but I don't think to...

Have posted this elsewhere, but I don't think to this thread yet, and in either case, she has some upgrades.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8339/8248508734_ddae7f8014_c.jpg

Pretty much all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-12, 09:16 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,491
Posted By zmensing

Ha, well, I only *really* have two since I don't...

Ha, well, I only *really* have two since I don't necessarily count the KM. And I keep trying to tell myself I'm all done now that I found my dream bike ;) So you guys can have all the rest.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,491
Posted By zmensing

Yep, came fully complete just as it did in 1990,...

Yep, came fully complete just as it did in 1990, and in about the same shape too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-12, 02:55 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,491
Posted By zmensing

My "new" Team Miyata. 1990, 58 cm, all original...

My "new" Team Miyata. 1990, 58 cm, all original components. So happy to have finally found it!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/7922777434_47ccf8b74a_c.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

They're Specialized Turbos or something like...

They're Specialized Turbos or something like that, with "Armadillo Technology". They came on the bike, I'll likely switch them out for something else, they seem like they might be a little heavy. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

Just have heard a few cases of problems with...

Just have heard a few cases of problems with them. I know there's an example from a guy on here who had that issue and had to have the top tube replaced. I don't know if it's a certain year or what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

This is a 58 cm (c-t) and has a 55 cm top tube. ...

This is a 58 cm (c-t) and has a 55 cm top tube. The dimensions are available in the Miyata catalogs if you want to compare yours with the Team. For example:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-12, 01:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

Ride is really great. Really really solid. Bike...

Ride is really great. Really really solid. Bike tracks amazingly, you point, it goes and keeps going. I thought it felt a little sluggish yesterday on the test ride, but today before I went out I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

Thanks! Yeah, based on some of the issues I'd...

Thanks! Yeah, based on some of the issues I'd read about, I had been trying to avoid those. Better safe than sorry. I had seem a fair number here and there, but never the right combo of size,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,960
Posted By zmensing

Garage Queen Team Miyata

After searching for about a year and a half, finally found my Team! My size, flawless (almost) shape, and all original setup. Couldn't be happier! Now to switch out the pedals and go for a ride! ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-12, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,644
Posted By zmensing

Indeed, just sucks when you're drooling over a...

Indeed, just sucks when you're drooling over a frame and realize there's a big dong on it.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-01-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By zmensing

Cool, a friend of mine brought a frame out there...

Cool, a friend of mine brought a frame out there to get the forks aligned I think. I haven't asked yet how he liked it or if he actually got it back, but I think he was riding it, so I assume so. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-14-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By zmensing

Could try bringing it to one of the local...

Could try bringing it to one of the local framebuilders, see what they think (Ed Litton's in Richmond). He may be able to give you some solid advice and probably has the tools to straighten things...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-13-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By zmensing

My 618GT has a pretty sizable dent in the top...

My 618GT has a pretty sizable dent in the top tube and I've been riding that pretty hard for 2 years without any issues. I feel like as long there's no separation in the lugs and no "creases" in the...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-09-12, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,511
Posted By zmensing

As a 618GT owner, I couldn't be happier and...

As a 618GT owner, I couldn't be happier and definitely recommend that model, though I'm sure the others are great too. Super sturdy, smooth, great riding bike. Usually ride at least 10 miles every...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,295
Posted By zmensing

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I have its...

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. I have its one-year-older brother (618GT), in probably about the same size. Love it to death.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,491
Posted By zmensing

That's the bike that first got me into Miyatas as...

That's the bike that first got me into Miyatas as well! Love it and ride it almost everyday. Looks like yours is in really great shape. Mine's a little beat up, nothing major, I always hope just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-12, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

Huh, haven't seen one of those before. Kind of...

Huh, haven't seen one of those before. Kind of looks like a cocktail shaker.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-12, 04:48 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

Ah, I can see how that would work. Though to be...

Ah, I can see how that would work. Though to be honest, seems like money, time, and weight going toward a pretty minor cosmetic improvement. Unless I'm missing a performance benefit somewhere?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-12, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

Thanks, but the spacers I got are actually 1" ID,...

Thanks, but the spacers I got are actually 1" ID, and they're too big. 22.2 mm (stem diameter) is only about 0.87", so the 1" spacers are loose. Could use some kind of shim, but that's getting to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

I actually already bought some I was hoping would...

I actually already bought some I was hoping would be the right size, but were too big. I was thinking 1 inch, since it's a 1 inch threaded. Haven't been able to find actual 22.2 spacers. Any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-12, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

STIs on ergo bars on my Koga Miyata. ...

STIs on ergo bars on my Koga Miyata.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6949609831_778bed14f7_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6950915079_bb45457202_z.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-12, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,099,054
Posted By zmensing

The silver braid cable housings? I was looking...

The silver braid cable housings? I was looking at those and sad they were out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Psh, I had a good 1/4 inch before that seat was...

Psh, I had a good 1/4 inch before that seat was slammed forward ;) FWIW, after going on the first longer ride since completing the build today, the seat was definitely too far forward, so it's now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Just a quick update. Got a shorter stem, finally...

Just a quick update. Got a shorter stem, finally wrapped the bars, and took care of the other things you guys mentioned. "Final" picture now.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-12, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,642
Posted By zmensing

Should be a really nice bike to ride on. I love...

Should be a really nice bike to ride on. I love my Miyata. Gotta get those handlebars adjusted though! Looks like the seat could use some tweaking too perhaps. But mostly, just get things so...
Forum: Introductions
02-24-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By zmensing

A great bike, and well worth spending some money...

A great bike, and well worth spending some money to fix up a bit. Lucky find!
Forum: Commuting
02-23-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,507
Posted By zmensing

I use the Onguard Bulldog Mini and Sheldon...

I use the Onguard Bulldog Mini and Sheldon method, rarely have had problem. I loop a cable through front wheel and frame. I had a friend who had a thief actually try sawing THROUGH his frame to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,409
Posted By zmensing

Nice! If you ever consider getting rid of it, or...

Nice! If you ever consider getting rid of it, or if you happened to need a bigger frame, let me know! Mine's a bit on the large size for me, but I just fell in love with the frame so I'm going with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,409
Posted By zmensing

Thanks! It's mostly DA 7800, with 7700 crank and...

Thanks! It's mostly DA 7800, with 7700 crank and pedals. The space age 7800 crank just didn't seem like a good fit. There are more pictures in another post:...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-14-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,236
Posted By zmensing

Just been learning this past week. Spent a lot...

Just been learning this past week. Spent a lot of time going in circles clipping in an out. Feel pretty good about it now, time to go for a real ride. Had one fall, after all my practice. Was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

I agree, it's really interesting to see some of...

I agree, it's really interesting to see some of the similarities and differences between the two brands. For instance, the paint on these K-M 1991 FullPro and Pros (the "snake skin") seemed to make...
Forum: Northern California
02-13-12, 01:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 870
Posted By zmensing

My girlfriend just got her frame painted by Maas...

My girlfriend just got her frame painted by Maas Brothers in Livermore. Seems like they did an awesome job with it so far. Great color, perfect finish, no complaints! Total was $120 for fork and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Thanks all for the comments and suggestions! ...

Thanks all for the comments and suggestions! I've tried to answer questions below:



Thanks a lot! I think you're probably right about the stem. Finally got a chance to ride it, and it does...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-12, 11:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Seat could probably come up a little bit, but...

Seat could probably come up a little bit, but I'll wait to ride it and see. I'm new to clipless pedals, so have just gone out in the yard while holding onto a tree so far. The frame's also on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Thanks for the shim advice, there seems to be...

Thanks for the shim advice, there seems to be plenty of space on the non-drive side, so that should work well. I think I even have a shim sitting around that should fit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Thanks for the catch. They came that way when I...

Thanks for the catch. They came that way when I bought it and I had wondered.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,619
Posted By zmensing

Koga-Miyata FullPro

Finally got around to putting the finishing touches on the Koga-Miyata FullPro frame I purchased last year. Just needs some bartape and it'll be ready to go. All in all, very happy with the build,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 703
Views: 322,409
Posted By zmensing

Finally got my FullPro all put together! Can't...

Finally got my FullPro all put together! Can't wait to go out for the first ride. Just needs some handlebar tape (waiting on that until all the last tweaks are made).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,904
Posted By zmensing

Heard about that before, and I know one example...

Heard about that before, and I know one example with pictures. BF member liquefied posted a picture of his 1989 Team that I believe had the same issue. Reposted here from the "Can I see your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,212
Posted By zmensing

Look forward to seeing more pictures. And I wish...

Look forward to seeing more pictures. And I wish that polish bike weren't so far away! What a beauty.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 07:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,676
Posted By zmensing

Very sorry to anyone I may have offended by...

Very sorry to anyone I may have offended by bringing this post back from the dead. From now on I'll try to keep my interest and enthusiasm for bikes in check!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,488
Posted By zmensing

If you don't want to read them, ignore them? And...

If you don't want to read them, ignore them? And to ilikebikes, I wasn't around on BF two years ago, so the posts are new to me. Was simply doing some research and thought I'd comment since it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,676
Posted By zmensing

What a beauty! I like that paint scheme over the...

What a beauty! I like that paint scheme over the other from that year.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,147
Posted By zmensing

I love that snake skin color scheme. My...

I love that snake skin color scheme. My Koga-Miyata has the same one, but in red. I call it spider bike.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,556
Posted By zmensing

Gorgeous, love Miyatas and what a nice example!

Gorgeous, love Miyatas and what a nice example!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,488
Posted By zmensing

Beautiful bike, really like the finish, and my oh...

Beautiful bike, really like the finish, and my oh my is that in amazing shape. As someone else said, looks like it hasn't even been ridden! Hope you're loving it!
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