Complete bike available locally, im in rhode island. frameset and certain parts i will ship. i am keeping the single wall wheels clean in very good shape. 3...
Hi, I'm new to the group, but I've looked admiringly at the Expeditions restored by several of you many many times. I won the 83 Expedition off of Ebay and...
Hi Kurt, Original gearing was for a half-step and granny up front, namely 26-44-48. The rears were usually what you have, a six-speed 13-15-17-20-24-30. ...
Hi all, in trying to remember the exact specs for my beloved '89 1000LT, I've been trying to find said specs on the internet...with no results. If anyone in...
Here's the link to the 1989 catalog: http://miyatabicyclecatalogs.blogspot.com/2007/12/miyata-catalog-1989.html ... -- Charles Stack Here's the link to the...
Here's what I pulled off the Miyata group site some time ago. I just replaced my bottom bracket -- I think Shimano makes a good cartridge replacement. -- Randy...
I found out only yesterday that Eugene A. Sloane, the author of The Complete Book of Bicycling passed away about a month ago. If you search the Chicago...
Thanks Walt. I'm considering of changing the fork as I am "suspecting" that it's the culprit (weak spot) in the way to stop the wobble I am getting when I ride...
Reinhart writes <<.and I'm also into upgrading all the components to the best possible quality.>> In a BB, that would be a Phil Wood. Dan Richards To:...
That's about as nicely put as anyone could put it, Joe. How well I remember loitering in Brentano's (anyone remember Brentano's bookstores?) poring over the...
Hi- I've looked over the archives a bit and have found some conflicting posts from this April about the frame sizes offered for early 80s Expeditions. Is there...
The '84 spec sheet lists $699 as the MSRP, and available sizes of 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60 62, 65 and 68cm, all in Slate Grey Metallic. All frames were stamped...
Mr. G writes: The '84 spec sheet lists $699 as the MSRP, and available sizes?of 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60 62, 65 and 68cm, all in Slate Grey Metallic. All frames...
Since posting my original question, I've found the files that listserv members have uploaded, so sorry for asking something I should have been able to answer...
Hi All, Has anyone found a good touch-up "paint" nail polish,etc. for the early 80's Sequoia/Expedition? I have a 1983 Sequoia which I have been having a hard...
Rain in Lost Wages?! Say it ain't so! I've had good luck with Model Master's #2711 Anthracite Gray Metallic, but remember, a little dab'll do ya. Build up the...
Yes it is so! Thanks for the info, I ordered some of that paint. Vegas is only "lost wages" if you gamble, actually I get PAID to ride my bike here (over 200...
I have a Miyata Competition 512 that I am trying to find information on. I believe it is a 1986 according to what I am told the serial number tells me. I am...
I'm trying to get a set of decals for an '83 Specialized expedition. I've gone through the previous posts dealing with decals and tried (without success) to...
I am looking for a set for my 1983 as well. Last year I swapped several emails with a Michael Swantak who is at Velographics. He sent me a sample but later...
I tried, but the person(s) who volunteered to take my rough art work to translate it into a finished product did not get back to me. I gave up and decided to...
JR Anderson ("JR Restore") just sent this about the decals he has done for the Expedition. He asked me to forward this to the list. I've uploaded the decal ...
This is great. Thanks everyone, I've contacted JR. Miyataspectour comes through. Now I have to decide whether to stick with the original Slate Metallic Gray...
Reinhart: I'm new to the forum & am replying before I look around. I have a Miyata 1000, been hanging from the ceiling for years. I was just rootingaroulnd and...
Welcome John...I've only been on this forum for a couple of months myself, but so far forum members have been very helpful. Specs were posted by a couple of...
Bought one in excellent condition. I am 52 years old and haven't ridden in years due to being busy with work and raising a family. Hopefully I can get myself...
I have never posted here, but for a quick RIP for Sheldon Brown, but I always enjoy the lively discussions about the two (or three) most beautiful bikes ever...
