Can I see your Miyata?
02-19-21, 05:39 PM
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Saw this one in a Norfolk VA shop about 30 years ago, a home market Miyata oldie (even at that time) that I would have bought just to have. Made other bad decisions since.
02-21-21, 02:35 PM
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Nine Twelve, my second one. Such a lovely seat cluster:
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03-24-21, 09:17 AM
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03-24-21, 10:11 AM
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I can't post pictures yet, but I have a 1985 Miyata ninety in silver with blue decals that I absolutely love.
I know it's a low-end Miyata, but I love to ride it, it's so comfortable and it looks great.
I know it's a low-end Miyata, but I love to ride it, it's so comfortable and it looks great.
06-16-21, 10:23 PM
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bought it new and it's had an interesting life. finally able to equip it with the Superbe I always wanted:
06-17-21, 06:05 AM
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great looking bike! Thanks for sharing. Love the fenders.
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06-17-21, 08:01 AM
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1984 blue 110
Just finished this - I think it's pretty much as original; new tyres, brake pads, chain, cables, tape, and housings (and the turkey levers were just held on with a large screw):
06-17-21, 08:06 AM
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06-25-23, 11:06 AM
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Miyata 310
This thread hasn't been updated in 2 years, wow. I just picked up a beautiful 1981 Miyata 310 that I rebuilt for my nephew. I built him a 1988 Specialized Rockhopper a few years back and decided it was time he "graduated" to drop bars.
I like how well built and how intelligently designed Miyatas are. The Miyata 310 was near the bottom of the line but it is a very good design with a chrome moly main triangle, very good suntour derailleurs, a neat centering device on the sidepull brakes, good quality wheels, and very good MKS pedals. The bike was in almost showroom shape when I picked it up. I overhauled it. The only things changed were the brake cables and housing and the saddle. The bike had good tires (27 x 1 and 1/8 continental ultrasport) and tape when I bought it.
I like how well built and how intelligently designed Miyatas are. The Miyata 310 was near the bottom of the line but it is a very good design with a chrome moly main triangle, very good suntour derailleurs, a neat centering device on the sidepull brakes, good quality wheels, and very good MKS pedals. The bike was in almost showroom shape when I picked it up. I overhauled it. The only things changed were the brake cables and housing and the saddle. The bike had good tires (27 x 1 and 1/8 continental ultrasport) and tape when I bought it.
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06-25-23, 07:07 PM
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06-25-23, 07:17 PM
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06-25-23, 08:06 PM
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absolutely! these were my first braided fabric cables and I wasn't quite sure what to make of them. very floppy--and the excessive length made it worse! I now have two bikes that need their cables shortened. One time making them too short and I still overcompensate.
06-25-23, 08:15 PM
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06-29-23, 05:19 PM
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Here's a Miyata Street Runner I just cleaned up and mildly customized
Upgraded derailleurs, Porteur bars and Corncob grips
New 6 speed Hyperglide freeweel
Shimano old school index thumbies
Springer seat and a pair of Fat Franks
"Make a statement at the next Bike Friday "
Upgraded derailleurs, Porteur bars and Corncob grips
New 6 speed Hyperglide freeweel
Shimano old school index thumbies
Springer seat and a pair of Fat Franks
"Make a statement at the next Bike Friday "
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06-29-23, 09:52 PM
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Miyata commuter
This is my wife's 3speed Miyata Commuter .
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
06-29-23, 10:02 PM
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Miyata commuter
This is my wife's 3speed Miyata Commuter .
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
This way she can use it when we are birding on jamaica's South coast
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
This way she can use it when we are birding on jamaica's South coast
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06-29-23, 10:04 PM
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Miyata commuter
This is my wife's 3speed Miyata Commuter .
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
This way she can use it when we are birding in Treasure Beach on Jamaica's South coast
Will be changing to a hybrid/gravel bike .
This way she can use it when we are birding in Treasure Beach on Jamaica's South coast
07-04-23, 03:13 PM
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Found this Flamingo 24” unicycle at the local thrift store a couple of months ago. As found:
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
07-09-23, 09:41 PM
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Mutate flamingo
Found this Flamingo 24” unicycle at the local thrift store a couple of months ago. As found:
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
07-10-23, 08:30 AM
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Found this Flamingo 24” unicycle at the local thrift store a couple of months ago. As found:
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
Needs a new tube, and I’ll want to check the true of the wheel.
Hanging on a peg in the shed for now, will be a family project to see who’s the first that can make a lap around the cul de sac.
Miyata 24" unicycle