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Looking to buy Miyata
Hey, I am in the market for a vintage Miyata road bike. I came across a 1985 Miyata Pro equipped with Shimano 105 and also a 1987 Miyata 712 competition. I believe both are triple butted, correct me if I am wrong. The Miyata 712 has the brake cable running thru the top tube for aero reasons I assume. I hear they can sometimes have cracks near the cable openings. Which would you recommend? Would be used for some light commuting but more so fitness.
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You should probably post this is in the Classic and Vintage subforum: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/
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I had a pro Miyata about that year. It had Shimano 600.
Very stiff ride, & I don't think it would take more than 25mm tires, & old school gearing.
Very stiff ride, & I don't think it would take more than 25mm tires, & old school gearing.
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Hey, I am in the market for a vintage Miyata road bike. I came across a 1985 Miyata Pro equipped with Shimano 105 and also a 1987 Miyata 712 competition. I believe both are triple butted, correct me if I am wrong. The Miyata 712 has the brake cable running thru the top tube for aero reasons I assume. I hear they can sometimes have cracks near the cable openings. Which would you recommend? Would be used for some light commuting but more so fitness.
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Hey, I am in the market for a vintage Miyata road bike. I came across a 1985 Miyata Pro equipped with Shimano 105 and also a 1987 Miyata 712 competition. I believe both are triple butted, correct me if I am wrong. The Miyata 712 has the brake cable running thru the top tube for aero reasons I assume. I hear they can sometimes have cracks near the cable openings. Which would you recommend? Would be used for some light commuting but more so fitness.
Both are nice starting points and cosmetic plus mechanical conditions vary greatly after 35 years.