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Old 09-08-20, 05:01 PM
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Help identifying this Miyata

This is for sale locally. The seller says it has an aluminum frame but fr the picture I thinks it looks like a lugged steel frame. Anyone’s insight is appreciated. I have an appointment to see it tomorrow.
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Old 09-08-20, 05:13 PM
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I'd guess 1981 Commuter.
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Old 09-08-20, 05:13 PM
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steel frame.......looks like a nice commuter
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Old 09-08-20, 05:20 PM
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Yep. Commuter. It shows up in the '81 & '82 catalog. https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyat...%20Catalog.pdf
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Old 09-09-20, 04:13 AM
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Definitely a 1981 Miyata Commuter.
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Old 09-09-20, 08:05 AM
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Great colour for a commuter. Jealous. I wish there were more Miyatas on sale in my area.
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Old 09-09-20, 09:03 AM
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What do you suppose a fair price would be?
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hundred bucks?
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What do you suppose a fair price would be?
The bike market where I live has gone crazy, so the only real question is "What's it worth to you?"
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Old 09-09-20, 09:37 AM
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Seller is asking $180
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$180-200 seems about right if everything is perfect. That thing looks like a project. At the very least you'll need $60 worth of tires and tubes.
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I was able to get it for $100. It’s gonna need a few hours of restoration and it has some patina, but I feel like overall I got a good buy. Structurally it is sound. The chain guard and fenders have some dents that will need to pounded out. Or, maybe I should just remove all together.

i really like the front rack!
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Old 09-09-20, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by LBCwanabe
I was able to get it for $100. It’s gonna need a few hours of restoration and it has some patina, but I feel like overall I got a good buy. Structurally it is sound. The chain guard and fenders have some dents that will need to pounded out. Or, maybe I should just remove all together.

i really like the front rack!
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 accessories just now!
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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.
I'm in Ottawa too...I agree, things are nuts!
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The pretty fenders, rack, and chain box are reason to get that bike if you buy it please leave them on.
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Old 09-11-20, 02:23 PM
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The pretty fenders, rack, and chain box are reason to get that bike if you buy it please leave them on.
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Old 09-11-20, 02:51 PM
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That looks really clean. Well done! And I too like that front rack.
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