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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-23, 09:48 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

You can compare the serial number to those in...

You can compare the serial number to those in T-Mar's amazing thread stickied above on Asian manufacturers' serial numbers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

I have an '86 Pro as well. I got it from a...

I have an '86 Pro as well. I got it from a co-op, where it had been partially and unfortunately 'updated,' removing most of the Sprint components. I have collected most of them but doubt I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-19, 08:41 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

Here's a small frame Triple Cross near Milwaukee...

Here's a small frame Triple Cross near Milwaukee for $75. Nice color too. Looks to have been set up by someone who knew what they were doing, including an updated wheelset. Looks to be available...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-19, 08:59 AM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

Here's a selection of Miyata bikes that have...

Here's a selection of Miyata bikes that have passed through my hands in the last ten years. I know they're 'just' factory-made bikes from Japan, but I have a soft spot for the brand. First because...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

Somewhere in a thread a while back, someone else...

Somewhere in a thread a while back, someone else posted about their experience working in a bike shop back in the day, and meeting Mr Miyata. His experience was the same. And more than once I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

^ Maybe it's a counterfeit? ;) Even...

^ Maybe it's a counterfeit?

;)

Even the ultra-refined and perfected Japanese manufacturers could goof on occasion. I have Dia Compe brakes with the model name/number (NGC400) stamped or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

It would be interesting to get the perspective of...

It would be interesting to get the perspective of someone who lives in Japan: are the Miyatas sold there still made domestically? Are they still the dominant company? Are they well regarded? Do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 864
Views: 311,377
Posted By Chicago Al

I've only been into this C&V thang for a few...

I've only been into this C&V thang for a few months, and in that time 2 of the five bikes I've bought have been Miyatas, my daughter's '87 model 100 mixte and my own '83 210. (Both with the help of...
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