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Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-14-20, 09:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,665
Posted By igz

I’m torn because I’m too short for the 1000, but...

I’m torn because I’m too short for the 1000, but also hopeful that if you sell through your Miyata fleet, you may reconsider and sell your old Miyata water bottles (as per our old PMs) :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6,477
Views: 773,390
Posted By igz

ISO: For a 1985 Miyata 912 • Cluster: Shimano...

ISO:
For a 1985 Miyata 912
• Cluster: Shimano 600 EX uniglide 6 speed 13-24 teeth sealed
• Chain: Shimano 600 UG (uniglide) silver
For a 1982 Miyata 110
• head badge (this one, to the best of my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,897
Posted By igz

Ahhhh, k. That actually begs more questions...

Ahhhh, k. That actually begs more questions (sorry!)

This bike is a 600EX groupset that has the uniglide freewheel and uniglide chain. This makes the shifting smoother, and I’d like to keep it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8,791
Views: 1,102,897
Posted By igz

Ooooh, this reminds me: Been putting good...

Ooooh, this reminds me:

Been putting good mileage on an ‘85 Miyata 912 (so fairly similar setup to yours) I got this summer and the LBS said only thing that could use replacing is the chain. Had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-20, 12:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,010
Posted By igz

1988 Bianchi Grizzly build/conversion

Hey everyone. Been reading through the forums for months now - helped me find my first bike purchase(s) this summer (thank you!) - and now I need your expertise even more :twitchy:

Acquired a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By igz

Here’s a pic pre-tape, when we first brought it...

Here’s a pic pre-tape, when we first brought it home.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By igz

Are cane creeks low end? I find I kind of like...

Are cane creeks low end? I find I kind of like the finish on them (the tougher rubber on tops and bottom), but really not a fan of the branding on the sides. It may modernize an 80s bike, and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By igz

Nice! Not sure where you live but I can never...

Nice! Not sure where you live but I can never find $100 bikes in my area (Ottawa, Canada). Been the most insane summer for bike sales here.

Also: sent you a PM inquiring about some of your miyata...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,554
Posted By igz

Vintage brake hoods question: non-aero vs non-aero suicide levers

Sorry can’t quite post pics yet (working my way up to 10 posts), but I’m a bit stuck on a brakes question.

I recently got an ‘85 Miyata 912, and the non-aero Shimano 600 brakes don’t have hoods on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 10:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,756
Posted By igz

*Thread bump* just to ask if there are any...

*Thread bump* just to ask if there are any specific shipping companies users have used within Canada. This is the first time I’ve been considering shipping a bike, and I find a lot of the companies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-20, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By igz

Great colour for a commuter. Jealous. I wish...

Great colour for a commuter. Jealous. I wish there were more Miyatas on sale in my area.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,125,125
Posted By igz

If anyone is in the Toronto area there’s one day...

If anyone is in the Toronto area there’s one day left in the police auction of a Miyata twelve hundred, in copper, 21.5” frame.

Current bid is at $369 CAD

I’m a new member here so I can’t post...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-20, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By igz

Update: didn’t go for it I couldn’t find...

Update: didn’t go for it

I couldn’t find anything about the “BRA” code anywhere either. I also found very few miyatas of that time with such clean frames (with no spoon type ends or decorative...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By igz

Seller just replied to my serial number inquiry...

Seller just replied to my serial number inquiry text with “It has a stamped head BRA”
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By igz

I’ll message right now and ask. In the...

I’ll message right now and ask.

In the meantime, will any other angles/closeups help ID? I do have a few pics, so I can upload a different viewpoint pic if one happens to be tell-tale for you guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 464
Posted By igz

Rookie needing frame ID help before buying (told it was 86 miyata)

Hi everyone. Newb here.

Currently looking to buy a new bike and bumped into this, and owner told me this was a 1986 Miyata. Asked for more details and was told Koga Pro.

I did some preliminary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-20, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,739
Posted By igz

Oops - I thought this was a generic thread about...

Oops - I thought this was a generic thread about frame identification (as opposed to a thread made about one specific frame)!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-20, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,739
Posted By igz

Hey everyone. Newb here. Currently on a bike...

Hey everyone. Newb here.

Currently on a bike hunt and saw this “86 Miyata” as description for this bike. Messaged the owner for more info on model, and was told it’s a koga pro.

Didn’t wanna go...
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