Koga Miyata Gents Touring 1978
08-09-19, 12:36 AM
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Koga Miyata Gents Touring 1978
Hi out there.
So, I'm still looking for a commuter and stumbled upon this. Seller claims it's a koga miyata gents touring '78 that is completely original apart from the saddle. He also says that it needs new gear and brake cables.
I'm not so familiar with koga miyata bikes, are they any good? Would this bike be a good daily commuter? The frame should be a Hi-Manga double butted frame, whatever that means.
I really hope some of you guys can help me out here. What would be a fair price on this thing?
Best regards,
Chris
So, I'm still looking for a commuter and stumbled upon this. Seller claims it's a koga miyata gents touring '78 that is completely original apart from the saddle. He also says that it needs new gear and brake cables.
I'm not so familiar with koga miyata bikes, are they any good? Would this bike be a good daily commuter? The frame should be a Hi-Manga double butted frame, whatever that means.
I really hope some of you guys can help me out here. What would be a fair price on this thing?
Best regards,
Chris
08-09-19, 10:00 AM
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Looks like it has been sitting outside for a good while. I would want to pull the fork and seat post and have a look inside before investing much.
08-09-19, 11:30 AM
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I would say only $75-100 as presented would make a nice basic commuter if in good shape. For me it is just a bit too rough for someone fairly new to vintage bikes. This bike would be real easy to get upside down on figure on spending $100-150 maybe more to get it in good riding shape if one does all the work themselves if you have to pay someone else to do the it just wouldn't make sense.
08-09-19, 02:51 PM
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Is it possible for you to elaborate regarding "pull the fork and seat post"-part? I assume what you think about the seat post is whether it is stock in there for good or not. What about the fork?
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I would say only $75-100 as presented would make a nice basic commuter if in good shape. For me it is just a bit too rough for someone fairly new to vintage bikes. This bike would be real easy to get upside down on figure on spending $100-150 maybe more to get it in good riding shape if one does all the work themselves if you have to pay someone else to do the it just wouldn't make sense.
08-09-19, 03:22 PM
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Just about everything else. Anything with bearings needs to be pulled, cleaned, new bearings and new grease: wheel hub bearings, bottom bracket, headset, and pedals. Rusty derailleurs need to go into the donate bin. Ditto rusty brake calipers and probably the freewheel too. New brake pads, new tires, brake levers with hoods, bar tape, etc.
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08-10-19, 11:04 AM
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While this may not be the right bike for the OP, they are nice IMO. GT's make excellent fast commuters, and are worth some coin. In decent shape (i.e. just needing a full service and new cables and tires) they fetch ~$200 in my area. I'm still keeping an eye out for a 1980 in my size:
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