My first vintage MTB, 1984 Miyata Terra Runner
07-18-21, 06:54 PM
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My first vintage MTB, 1984 Miyata Terra Runner
Picture here: flic. kr/s/aHsmWdDy9f , my first out 10 post.
Got it off Kijiji with 100CAD yesterday, pretty proud.
I think the parts are all stock except for saddle and panier rack, I rode it today, shift pretty well, same with brakes.
spec page: 4.bp.blogspot. com/_whtVpXkKwlQ/R1oSzOqjMgI/AAAAAAAAAJk/Jv4csPahx6U/s1600/img076.jpg
However, I'm brand new to biking, so I'm looking for some advice what to do with a new acquired vintage bike, it looks pretty clean (been sitting in garage) so I'm wondering if I should take it to a bike shop for check up, or I can do it myself for a good start into biking.
One problem is frame is a bit large, fit me with the saddle in the lowest position, but I'm not sure if that's the source of pain, or should I get a new saddle.
I read from somewhere the frame can be used for anything and the stock gear and rims are good.
If it's too big, I might consider sell for part, to fund my Raleigh Twenty project, probably will post about it soon
Got it off Kijiji with 100CAD yesterday, pretty proud.
I think the parts are all stock except for saddle and panier rack, I rode it today, shift pretty well, same with brakes.
spec page: 4.bp.blogspot. com/_whtVpXkKwlQ/R1oSzOqjMgI/AAAAAAAAAJk/Jv4csPahx6U/s1600/img076.jpg
However, I'm brand new to biking, so I'm looking for some advice what to do with a new acquired vintage bike, it looks pretty clean (been sitting in garage) so I'm wondering if I should take it to a bike shop for check up, or I can do it myself for a good start into biking.
One problem is frame is a bit large, fit me with the saddle in the lowest position, but I'm not sure if that's the source of pain, or should I get a new saddle.
I read from somewhere the frame can be used for anything and the stock gear and rims are good.
If it's too big, I might consider sell for part, to fund my Raleigh Twenty project, probably will post about it soon
07-19-21, 05:14 AM
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Good Morning. I would recommend cleaning everything you can and wiping down the frame with some lemon pledge.
if you’re unfamiliar with bike mechanics I would strongly recommend taking it to a shop for a tuneup. It probably needs to get some new grease in the bearings but unless you’re going to start riding over say 5-10 miles every day I’d wait a few weeks on that until you get a few miles on it and maybe the shop isn’t as busy.
if you’re unfamiliar with bike mechanics I would strongly recommend taking it to a shop for a tuneup. It probably needs to get some new grease in the bearings but unless you’re going to start riding over say 5-10 miles every day I’d wait a few weeks on that until you get a few miles on it and maybe the shop isn’t as busy.
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07-19-21, 07:51 PM
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Ok, I'm a slow learner. How do I get to see the photos?
I owned a Miyata Ridge Runner in the 80's in the Army and would like one one day to complete the circle. Not sure what the pecking order was for Miyatas?
I owned a Miyata Ridge Runner in the 80's in the Army and would like one one day to complete the circle. Not sure what the pecking order was for Miyatas?
07-19-21, 08:41 PM
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07-19-21, 08:53 PM
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You're not allowed to change anything on that except tyres and brake pads.
That saddle.....lol
That saddle.....lol
07-20-21, 01:58 AM
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For 1985 and 1986, the "pecking order" for the MTBs started with the Ridge Runner as the flagship model, then the Terra Runner, then the other models. The Ridge Runner had a full chromoly frame and Deore XT components; the Terra Runner, a chromoly-mostly frame with Suntour components.
Great bikes.
07-20-21, 04:11 AM
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That's a big bike. How tall are you?
07-20-21, 12:30 PM
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Yes I recognize the saddle is a little bit sad, will probably look for a cheap but smaller saddle . Yesterday I saw that the brake pads are still good but what do you recommend.
07-20-21, 02:57 PM
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