Originally Posted by
Cougrrcj
I had that problem fitting 700x28s on my '86 Miyata 710. Only 1mm of clearance - maybe...
There's a bit more room in the rear, so maybe next time 25s in front, and 28 rear...
I have an ‘85 and an ‘86 710. The ‘85 has more room and dia comp 500 mid reach brake calipers. The ‘86 has less room and short reach Dia Comp 400 brake calipers. Good news is your ‘86 has the fatter seat stays and Chromo forks while the ‘85 has Mangalite forks.
That year really marks a change between a more traditional “sporting” bike and a “racing” bike. I don’t know why they kept the eyelets on the ‘86 model, I don’t think you could fit fenders with anything bigger than a 23mm (possibly (but doubtfully) a 25mm) tire.