Miyata 1000
06-19-22, 07:11 AM
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Miyata 1000
Is this one a 1988 model?
Any idea of the value?
Any idea of the value?
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06-19-22, 01:30 PM
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Nice bike. I've looked for one of these for the longest time but Miyatas just don't pop up in central IA.
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Looks like a 1988 based on the color and equipment.
https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyat...logue%2088.pdf
https://www.ragandbone.ca/PDFs/Miyat...logue%2088.pdf
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This one is pretty stock.
It is another one, large size on Facebook for a few weeks with a asking price of 400$. But only one picture and I cannot see too much there
It is another one, large size on Facebook for a few weeks with a asking price of 400$. But only one picture and I cannot see too much there
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Thanks for all replies.
I was also thinking somewhere close to 1,000.
I was also thinking somewhere close to 1,000.
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06-28-22, 07:20 AM
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In my area (which I think is a stronger market than yours) the market for these with good photos, ride-able, with a good add/seller, is around 500ish USD in nice shape (and that is). I sold a Koga Miyata - which is definitely worth a premium over a 1000, with tubus racks, brooks, Nitto bits, and honjos...for not much over 1,000, and it was not a fast sale.
I'd be very surprised if someone drops a g on it.
I'd be very surprised if someone drops a g on it.
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06-28-22, 07:33 AM
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Wow that's a really nice one! I had a Miyata Triple-Cross a couple of decades ago. If yo can find the right buyer, you might get significantly north of $1K for it. That would mean time and effort, though (EBay pack and ship).
06-28-22, 07:46 AM
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I would not pay $1k CDN for a Miyata 1000, let alone in Euro or USD. Even if it was in perfect unridden condition. To use a car anology, I'd love to own a BMW 3.0CSl and once upon a time (30 years ago) I could have bought one affordably. As a collectible item now, forget it. There are way too many nice cars which can be had for far less.
The Miyata 1000 is like this, a status symbol. I ride an old $75 Hard Tail Kuwahara with an oversized milk crate on the back. I'm not concerned about status appearance. I can buy several nice, newer bikes for $1k.
The Miyata 1000 is like this, a status symbol. I ride an old $75 Hard Tail Kuwahara with an oversized milk crate on the back. I'm not concerned about status appearance. I can buy several nice, newer bikes for $1k.
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One thing to bear in mind is the increasing demand for touring bikes, bike camping, etc. This frame can do all of that, and to purchase a comparable frame new is going to cost at least a grand. There might be some cheaper, but $1K is about the threshold for quality steel.
If I were marketing it, that's what I'd point out.
If I were marketing it, that's what I'd point out.
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06-28-22, 03:37 PM
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One thing to bear in mind is the increasing demand for touring bikes, bike camping, etc. This frame can do all of that, and to purchase a comparable frame new is going to cost at least a grand. There might be some cheaper, but $1K is about the threshold for quality steel.
If I were marketing it, that's what I'd point out.
If I were marketing it, that's what I'd point out.
06-29-22, 06:10 AM
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Everything is subjective. Having said that, I think many here would favor a Miyata 1000 over a Fuji 520. And perhaps some would take the opposite view. If you like lugs, then there's no comparison. My experience with Miyata has been extremely positive and while I haven't owned a 1000 I have no doubt it is all it is said to be.
There will always be those who swear by a brand or by a particular model and sometimes those take on mythical proportions. Bridgestone is one example, especially the bikes constructed during the Grant Petersen days.
If someone is convinced they need a Miyata 1000 and one comes available in their size in good condition, $1,000.00 isn't a lot of money to them.
There will always be those who swear by a brand or by a particular model and sometimes those take on mythical proportions. Bridgestone is one example, especially the bikes constructed during the Grant Petersen days.
If someone is convinced they need a Miyata 1000 and one comes available in their size in good condition, $1,000.00 isn't a lot of money to them.
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I'd put this one at 50% more than a Raleigh Portage. Better components, much better frame, made in Japan. If it were a later LT model, I'd put the value at double the Portage.
As far as performance for the price, hard to beat a used LHT Disc right now IMHO.
I've seen a general trend down on vintage touring bikes.
As far as performance for the price, hard to beat a used LHT Disc right now IMHO.
I've seen a general trend down on vintage touring bikes.
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