Miyata 615 from original owner
07-10-20, 08:34 PM
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No one else wants to see more pics of the tool pouch with the nut drivers ?
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07-11-20, 04:16 AM
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The '88 615 seems like a solid bike - but in the 'no-shops-within 100 miles' that my niece lives, I want bulletproof or at least roadside fixable/MacGuyver-able. That early indexed shifting worries me if it goes FUBAR in the middle of nowhere. ...or am I borrowing trouble?
The '88 615 seems like a solid bike - but in the 'no-shops-within 100 miles' that my niece lives, I want bulletproof or at least roadside fixable/MacGuyver-able. That early indexed shifting worries me if it goes FUBAR in the middle of nowhere. ...or am I borrowing trouble?
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07-11-20, 07:18 AM
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I personally don't have a bike with index shifting, just this one that I picked up to give to my niece. Index shifting is foreign to me. I've just heard the horror stories of the different manufactures not playing well with each other. # of speeds, spacing of freewheel/cluster, throw of the shifting mechanism, adjusting nightmares... That's why I prefer the simplicity of friction - set the lower and upper limits on the derailleur and DONE!.
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07-11-20, 11:00 AM
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I recently fell in love with the 615 when this "Idaho randonneur" was posted FS on iBOB. I hope this is good inspiration on what can be done.
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07-11-20, 12:00 PM
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Nice Score OP I too am a Miyata fan. I am currently refurbing an 1987 Miyata 112 that I had as a winter trainer bike so I can sell it on after it gets some love. That 615 looks sweet.
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07-11-20, 12:39 PM
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07-11-20, 01:31 PM
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Well, after getting the layers of muck out of the nooks, a wash, polish and wax the frame cleaned up great.
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07-11-20, 02:14 PM
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If the OP's bike still has radial tires, know that the bike won't handle properly until both tires are replaced.
The radial tires had a slow force-genrerating response to changes in cornering angle, a bit of slop if you will, which just doesn't work well when riding on two wheels.
The Six Ten was a sport-touring bike so better for alternating use as a road bike and either off-road or touring use. I used mine for getting to the trail head and then riding the mtb trails from there. Wheelbase/chainstays was short enough to generate some climbing traction on steep dirt trails.
My Centurion Pro-Tour is much the same, but is significantly lighter and quicker-steering than the six-ten.
EDIT: Looks like I might have spoken too soon? That frame looks too clean to ride off road!
The radial tires had a slow force-genrerating response to changes in cornering angle, a bit of slop if you will, which just doesn't work well when riding on two wheels.
The Six Ten was a sport-touring bike so better for alternating use as a road bike and either off-road or touring use. I used mine for getting to the trail head and then riding the mtb trails from there. Wheelbase/chainstays was short enough to generate some climbing traction on steep dirt trails.
My Centurion Pro-Tour is much the same, but is significantly lighter and quicker-steering than the six-ten.
EDIT: Looks like I might have spoken too soon? That frame looks too clean to ride off road!
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07-11-20, 03:40 PM
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If the OP's bike still has radial tires, know that the bike won't handle properly until both tires are replaced.
The radial tires had a slow force-genrerating response to changes in cornering angle, a bit of slop if you will, which just doesn't work well when riding on two wheels.
The Six Ten was a sport-touring bike so better for alternating use as a road bike and either off-road or touring use. I used mine for getting to the trail head and then riding the mtb trails from there. Wheelbase/chainstays was short enough to generate some climbing traction on steep dirt trails.
My Centurion Pro-Tour is much the same, but is significantly lighter and quicker-steering than the six-ten.
EDIT: Looks like I might have spoken too soon? That frame looks too clean to ride off road!
The radial tires had a slow force-genrerating response to changes in cornering angle, a bit of slop if you will, which just doesn't work well when riding on two wheels.
The Six Ten was a sport-touring bike so better for alternating use as a road bike and either off-road or touring use. I used mine for getting to the trail head and then riding the mtb trails from there. Wheelbase/chainstays was short enough to generate some climbing traction on steep dirt trails.
My Centurion Pro-Tour is much the same, but is significantly lighter and quicker-steering than the six-ten.
EDIT: Looks like I might have spoken too soon? That frame looks too clean to ride off road!
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07-11-20, 04:19 PM
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Look up the Soma Supple Vitesse on eBay. I like paselas too, but these were just as inexpensive and wayyyyyyyy nicer. If you can deal with the reddish color tread.
07-11-20, 07:34 PM
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I’m not a fan of the red either, but I am extremely frugal, and I really like nice tires. Compass/herse are out of my price range.
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07-12-20, 08:45 AM
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I just took it apart and see what you mean by not round. This thing is weird looking. Aesthetically I’m not into it. Will keep it for now and see how it goes. What other triples were being used at the time? I know Treks we’re using them, and the Miyata 1000 also had it. What would be a good (and prettier) upgrade though?
07-12-20, 08:46 AM
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I just took it apart and see what you mean by not round. This thing is weird looking. Aesthetically I’m not into it. Will keep it for now and see how it goes. What other triples were being used at the time? I know Treks were using them, and the Miyata 1000 also had it. What would be a good (and prettier) upgrade though?
07-12-20, 09:15 AM
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Don’t replace until you try it first.
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07-12-20, 07:37 PM
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Some progress pics in poor light. The headset is a mess with spacers at the moment as I opted out of the giant triangle cable stop and the reflector so used what I had. Will sort it out though. Dia Comp brown hoods I had on hand don’t quite fit, going with black bar wrap so I these rustines might be a little too light. I’ll either cut the dia compes to fit or live with these. We’ll see.
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Does anybody have insight on Miyata sizing over the years? They started out measuring in inches and then moved to cm. I have a 1985 Miyata 310 in their 23" size and I like the fit a lot. I figured this being their 57cm size, it's only a ~1.27cm difference, right? Is it safe to simply convert that way? Next size up would be 60cm anyways which I wouldn't be too comfy with.