Value of this 1989 Miyata 1000 LT?
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Hoods don’t fit and no bar tape. Bar tape from eBay is less than $2.
market on vintage touring bikes has really softened up. I have a couple left that I will lose money on because I held on to them.
Nice bike for sure. Local sale depends on where you live. Selling on eBay is no picnic. Recent eBay sales have been $450 to $550. Subtract 15% in fees and seller netted more like $375 to $475. Glad I sold my two 1000s when the market was better.
market on vintage touring bikes has really softened up. I have a couple left that I will lose money on because I held on to them.
Nice bike for sure. Local sale depends on where you live. Selling on eBay is no picnic. Recent eBay sales have been $450 to $550. Subtract 15% in fees and seller netted more like $375 to $475. Glad I sold my two 1000s when the market was better.
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It's cosmetically challenged with deep ruts in the wheels, duct tape on the headbadge, weird handlebars, disconnected front fender and, small frame. But, it's got great bones. I really like the cantilever brakes. Decent tires. Maybe $275 as is.
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One just sold in Chicago for $650
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I'd like to know what's hiding behind that duck tape on the head and down tubes.
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The tape was apparently placed to hold the cateye wires. When I checked it out, everything was in good working order. The only thing that needed replacement were the rims. aside from that, the frame and everything else is mint.
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Also, it looks like it's been for sale for some time here in Alberta. Before the market was hot for these bikes, but not so much now.
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