Miyata Gravel/Commuter Triple Cross
09-01-22, 11:17 AM
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Miyata Gravel/Commuter Triple Cross
Owner said: "1x8 speeds, 38t front chainring and 34t biggest rear cog. Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur and Shimano Exage cantilever brakes. Cassette and chain are brand new." It is from 90s, and asking $650 CAD. Not sure about the size as I messaged the owner, I do think it is overpriced. What do you think is the value for this bike?
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09-01-22, 11:25 AM
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In the Southern California market, between $200-$300 if it's ready to ride. Closer to $200 (maybe less now) as the covid bike boom is fading.
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09-01-22, 12:22 PM
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Let's see how long it takes for the bike to get sold lol.
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09-01-22, 01:14 PM
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Vintage hybrids tend to go for even less than vintage MTBs so they are often a good deal. This bike is not.
09-01-22, 04:47 PM
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To be honest I hate the build what they did to this is just yuck, they spent a bunch of money to make really nice cross bike into into strait bar clunker city bike. Hard pass for me I would say as presented only $150-200 and I would pass at that price.
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04-30-23, 08:09 AM
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This seems expensive to me too. It looks like they've polished it up, and so it seems more modern.
I too have a Miyata Triple Cross from the late 80s, and I have a question about the derailleur / cassette combination. I want to be able to go up hills, and the gearing isn't low enough - where can I post this to get some advice?
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I too have a Miyata Triple Cross from the late 80s, and I have a question about the derailleur / cassette combination. I want to be able to go up hills, and the gearing isn't low enough - where can I post this to get some advice?
- Randy
04-30-23, 10:04 AM
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This seems expensive to me too. It looks like they've polished it up, and so it seems more modern.
I too have a Miyata Triple Cross from the late 80s, and I have a question about the derailleur / cassette combination. I want to be able to go up hills, and the gearing isn't low enough - where can I post this to get some advice?
- Randy
I too have a Miyata Triple Cross from the late 80s, and I have a question about the derailleur / cassette combination. I want to be able to go up hills, and the gearing isn't low enough - where can I post this to get some advice?
- Randy
04-30-23, 12:23 PM
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difficulty going up hills
I am finding if difficult to go up hills. I am going to the local bike shop tomorrow, to find out what size my cassette is, and what the options are to fix that.
04-30-23, 02:07 PM
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Ok, shop sounds like a good idea. We would need a lot more information to help. Get your post count up to ten and get some pictures in a new thread. Good luck.
