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Grail bike build. Your thoughts.
08-03-20, 08:28 PM
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To miyata or not to miyata...is the question
So I have acquired an 89' miyata 1000lt. It's my third and a little to big so I'm gonna sell it. I'm seeking advice on the build though. Right now it's about 90% original(biopace chainrings and rear hub have been changed). I could sell as is or....I have all the right quality parts/components to give this a good Rivendell looking treatment. The 89 miyata 1000lt spline triple butted is considered one of the great grail touring rigs but I guess I wanna know what route is more profitable or desirable to the person looking for this bike? Also a 63cm so I know that narrows the potential customer but could also make the price worth it to the big guy looking for it as well. Help. Thanks guys.
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08-03-20, 08:37 PM
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Somebody looking to buy a '89 1000 would likely prefer to build it themselves to get what THEY want rather than what you may think they want.
Big & small bikes narrow the customer base and keep a listing up, but they often buy when the two come together.
Big & small bikes narrow the customer base and keep a listing up, but they often buy when the two come together.
08-03-20, 09:02 PM
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Do as little as possible to make a profit.
Fwiw, if it were me looking to buy, I'd want it original.
Fwiw, if it were me looking to buy, I'd want it original.
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