Show Your Miyata 1000!
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Beautiful and unusual bike (for those in North America)!!! Thank you for posting!
Is that a "100" decal on the top tube by the seat post? As in Miyata's 100th anniversary?
I also really love the reflection of the pedal on the crank arm in that one picture! You sure made those cranks look beautiful!
I also really love the reflection of the pedal on the crank arm in that one picture! You sure made those cranks look beautiful!
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Beautiful and unusual bike (for those in North America)!!! Thank you for posting!
Is that a "100" decal on the top tube by the seat post? As in Miyata's 100th anniversary?
I also really love the reflection of the pedal on the crank arm in that one picture! You sure made those cranks look beautiful!
Is that a "100" decal on the top tube by the seat post? As in Miyata's 100th anniversary?
I also really love the reflection of the pedal on the crank arm in that one picture! You sure made those cranks look beautiful!
Were there no similar decals on the North American market?
Here in Sweden it was on every (sort of...) miyata from 1990 onwards. A nice tribute to the legacy of the company.
Thanks for the kind words!
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Yes, spot on! Under the numbers it’s written in Swedish and translates to: Miyata, 100 years of built-in bicycle know-how!
Were there no similar decals on the North American market?
Here in Sweden it was on every (sort of...) miyata from 1990 onwards. A nice tribute to the legacy of the company.
Thanks for the kind words!
Were there no similar decals on the North American market?
Here in Sweden it was on every (sort of...) miyata from 1990 onwards. A nice tribute to the legacy of the company.
Thanks for the kind words!
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I remember someone here had a fancy pants 100th anniversary Miyata- I remember it being black with gold lugs... maybe carbon body... it looked pretty swank.
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My 86 One Thousand that I found in the trash and overhauled. I have swapped out the stem and brake levers and shift levers but retained all the original parts.
Not sure yet if I will be hanging on to it. Got the bug for a new project.
Not sure yet if I will be hanging on to it. Got the bug for a new project.
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1986 Miyata 1000 completed
Hi,
Finally finished my 1986 Miyata 1000.
Not as nice as the one above but it had a stuck seat post which both was salvaged. Only took a few months.
Chainrings were taken apart, completely overhauled plus rear wheel was rebuilt due to serious chain suck. Previous owner did not appreciate this classic!
Still have to trim mud guard struts but that will be done in the Spring after a few more projects.
Not as light as my Marinoni Tourismo but still a classic.
May sell in Spring due to volume.
Overall view of right side
Front of Miyata
Close-up of cranks
Close-up of rear derailleur
Detail of seat post/saddle
Detail of shifters, stem and head set
Front hub
Finally finished my 1986 Miyata 1000.
Not as nice as the one above but it had a stuck seat post which both was salvaged. Only took a few months.
Chainrings were taken apart, completely overhauled plus rear wheel was rebuilt due to serious chain suck. Previous owner did not appreciate this classic!
Still have to trim mud guard struts but that will be done in the Spring after a few more projects.
Not as light as my Marinoni Tourismo but still a classic.
May sell in Spring due to volume.
Overall view of right side
Front of Miyata
Close-up of cranks
Close-up of rear derailleur
Detail of seat post/saddle
Detail of shifters, stem and head set
Front hub
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Here's my ’84 Miyata 1000. I bought it about 3 years ago and have REALLY been enjoying it. The previous owner had made several component changes, but I’m slowly bringing it back to it’s original spec. One nice little upgrade was finding the Dia Compe NGC-210 Levers, which have the built in cable adjusters. The original bottom bracket and headset were heavily pitted due to lack of servicing, the grease was basically petrified, so I replaced with Velo Orange sealed BB and Gran Cru headset. Everything is dialed in nicely and it rides great!
Oh! and I took these photos with the original tires mounted, which actually seamed fine during test rides, but taking caution and running fresh tires for regular riding.
I also recently bought a minty '86 1000 that I hope to complete and share before the new year.
Oh! and I took these photos with the original tires mounted, which actually seamed fine during test rides, but taking caution and running fresh tires for regular riding.
I also recently bought a minty '86 1000 that I hope to complete and share before the new year.
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Pandemic Bike Buying: 1985 Miyata 1000
My new Miyata 1000! I already have a 1000 LT, but I saw this one come up at a price that was too good to resist. This will be my 6th Miyata 1000.
My first Miyata 1000 was a 1985, but after an amateur mistake, I realized that the top tube and downtube were bent, so the frame was rendered useless and I salvaged the parts. Fast forward three years and 5 Miyata 1000s later, I ended up with the same bike, but in much better condition. I'm not sure what to do with this one. I know that they are a hot commodity again thanks to the pandemic bike boom and everyone wanting to tour again. I sold three of them this past summer at above asking price and I feel like that will continue into Spring/Summer of 2021. Nonetheless, I'll just cherish it and fix it up in the meantime.
I did a comparison of the 1982 Miyata 1000 (when I had it) Vs my 1000 LT- this was a personal journal, and I concluded that they both had their own characteristics thanks to geometry and tubing. I feel like I can now make a comparison with the 1985 and 1991 at a future date and I may publish my experiences if anyone is interested in that.
Some minor notes on the bike itself- the seatpost is a cheap and rusted one that was inserted- the previous owner received the bike without a seatpost and decided to slap some random one on. Everything else on the bike is stock. Based on the wear and tear of this bike, I'm certain it has seen an extensive life touring at some point. I have no idea what these pedals are, but they're interesting. I won't make any crazy modifications to this one, I think I will keep it stock (with the exception of the seatpost) and just get a nice set of tires. Of course I will be restoring it to its former glory by giving it a deep clean, inside and out.
My first Miyata 1000 was a 1985, but after an amateur mistake, I realized that the top tube and downtube were bent, so the frame was rendered useless and I salvaged the parts. Fast forward three years and 5 Miyata 1000s later, I ended up with the same bike, but in much better condition. I'm not sure what to do with this one. I know that they are a hot commodity again thanks to the pandemic bike boom and everyone wanting to tour again. I sold three of them this past summer at above asking price and I feel like that will continue into Spring/Summer of 2021. Nonetheless, I'll just cherish it and fix it up in the meantime.
I did a comparison of the 1982 Miyata 1000 (when I had it) Vs my 1000 LT- this was a personal journal, and I concluded that they both had their own characteristics thanks to geometry and tubing. I feel like I can now make a comparison with the 1985 and 1991 at a future date and I may publish my experiences if anyone is interested in that.
Some minor notes on the bike itself- the seatpost is a cheap and rusted one that was inserted- the previous owner received the bike without a seatpost and decided to slap some random one on. Everything else on the bike is stock. Based on the wear and tear of this bike, I'm certain it has seen an extensive life touring at some point. I have no idea what these pedals are, but they're interesting. I won't make any crazy modifications to this one, I think I will keep it stock (with the exception of the seatpost) and just get a nice set of tires. Of course I will be restoring it to its former glory by giving it a deep clean, inside and out.
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the one I sold locally last summer, an '84 totally rebuilt with all new components and wheelset, rear rack as well but not shown mounted.
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R1000
I have aquery about the Miyata 1000.. Here in Thailand i have found a frame for sale that is described as a Miyata R1000. I have looked through all the catalogues and cannot find it, only finding the touring 1000lt. This frame is light blue and and has triple butted cromo tubes. It's set up as a road frame . No mudguard eyelets and no cantilever brake fitttings.. Its cheap and looks ok as usually Japanese stuff is knocked about or expensive. Does anyone have any ideas what it might be.?
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I have aquery about the Miyata 1000.. Here in Thailand i have found a frame for sale that is described as a Miyata R1000. I have looked through all the catalogues and cannot find it, only finding the touring 1000lt. This frame is light blue and and has triple butted cromo tubes. It's set up as a road frame . No mudguard eyelets and no cantilever brake fitttings.. Its cheap and looks ok as usually Japanese stuff is knocked about or expensive. Does anyone have any ideas what it might be.?
I think all the vintage touring 1000's had cantilever brake posts and eyelets on the dropouts.
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I’d like to get this back to the original blue, same as cycledog1 i believe. If I can find a local painter for less than $300 - not powder.
Hopefully I am not repeating those images in this thread.
Any way, I picked up the Frameset last spring and painted it matte black.
Next project is to double the speeds for this with a 2 speed kick back hub.
Hopefully I am not repeating those images in this thread.
Any way, I picked up the Frameset last spring and painted it matte black.
Next project is to double the speeds for this with a 2 speed kick back hub.
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Here's my '86 Miyata 1000, finally rebuilt and super dialed in now. Purchased from forum member marius.suiram in November, the bike arrived well packed, in excellent condition, with seemingly very low miles on it. Moved over some of the original components to other projects and built it up as the ideal setup for myself, more Rando mode versus full touring for now.
Original Parts:
• Shimano 600 Headset
• Shimano 600 Crankset / Bottom Bracket
• Shimano Deore XT Brakes (BR-MC70)
• Sansin Gyromaster Hubs / Ukai Rims (40H/36H)
• SR CR-E Seatpost
Non Original / Updated Parts:
• Gran Compe ENE Stem (100mm)
• Nitto Noodle Handlebars (46cm)
• Shimano Aero Brake Levers
• Shimano LX Brake Pad Holders / Kool Stop Pads
• Shimano Deore DX Derailleurs
• Shimano Hyper Glide Chain
• Shimano 7 Speed Bar End Shifters
• Sachs Aris 7 Speed Freewheel (12-28)
• Specialized Chainrings (50/38/30)
• Specialized Touring Pedals (as found on the Specialized Expedition) w/ MKS Cage Clips
• Speedic Professional Saddle
• Panaracer Jack Brown Blue Tires (700x33)
Accessories:
• Velo Orange Randonneur Front Rack w/ Integrated Decaleur
• (not pictured) Velo Orange Randonneur Handlebar Bag
• Paul Components Gino Light Mount
• Crane E-Ne Bell
• Elite Inox Water Cages
Original Parts:
• Shimano 600 Headset
• Shimano 600 Crankset / Bottom Bracket
• Shimano Deore XT Brakes (BR-MC70)
• Sansin Gyromaster Hubs / Ukai Rims (40H/36H)
• SR CR-E Seatpost
Non Original / Updated Parts:
• Gran Compe ENE Stem (100mm)
• Nitto Noodle Handlebars (46cm)
• Shimano Aero Brake Levers
• Shimano LX Brake Pad Holders / Kool Stop Pads
• Shimano Deore DX Derailleurs
• Shimano Hyper Glide Chain
• Shimano 7 Speed Bar End Shifters
• Sachs Aris 7 Speed Freewheel (12-28)
• Specialized Chainrings (50/38/30)
• Specialized Touring Pedals (as found on the Specialized Expedition) w/ MKS Cage Clips
• Speedic Professional Saddle
• Panaracer Jack Brown Blue Tires (700x33)
Accessories:
• Velo Orange Randonneur Front Rack w/ Integrated Decaleur
• (not pictured) Velo Orange Randonneur Handlebar Bag
• Paul Components Gino Light Mount
• Crane E-Ne Bell
• Elite Inox Water Cages
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squarenoise you did a beauty of a job with that! Great part selection and it looks really sleek as well as "business."
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My first touring bike. I have the saddle, pedals, tires sorted. Brake hoods and foam bar grips on the way. I also have the downtube shifters, but although first time with barcons, they’re not bad. They may stay.
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squarenoise you did a beauty of a job with that! Great part selection and it looks really sleek as well as "business."
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Give the barcons a bit more time for sure. It took me a few weeks to be sold on them, and now run them on 4 (soon to be 5) of my bikes.
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Here is a shot from the maiden voyage of my 1000 LT. I’ve coveted these bikes for years and finally found one in my size. It is a 1987 that must have been purchased as a frame. Nothing matched the original specs and most of the components seemed circa 1991. Given that it wasn't a good restoration candidate, I built it up with a mix of my favorite components for mixed terrain riding in the hills of Marin County CA where I live. It is a joy to ride. I wasn't sure about the dirt drops (Nitto RM-3) but for this kind of riding they work great.
... and those are NOS, never ever used Suntour power ratchet BarCons! The XC Pro crankset is next to new as well.
Maiden Voyage
Here is what it looked like when I got it. All I ended up using were the stem, seat post, bottom bracket (newish) and headset.
As purchased
... and those are NOS, never ever used Suntour power ratchet BarCons! The XC Pro crankset is next to new as well.
Maiden Voyage
Here is what it looked like when I got it. All I ended up using were the stem, seat post, bottom bracket (newish) and headset.
As purchased
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'86 One Thousand, vibe ride version with support from VO.
Before the transformation it was 100% original, down to the foam grips (although, while the same model one rim has anodized brake surface, the other polished)
Before the transformation it was 100% original, down to the foam grips (although, while the same model one rim has anodized brake surface, the other polished)
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