I just acquired a Miyata 310 this week. The bike is not currently in good shape. It is blue with some rust on the frame and a cheap swapped out rear d. I...
Richard: One way: I use oxalic acid to de-rust. The hardest part for me was finding an appropriate bath tub that wasn't too big or too flimsy to hold the...
Detergent is not an acid neutralizer. I suggest you rinse the area several times with water followed by washing with baking soda until the solution stops...
What is all the fuss about removing the "dork disc"? If its to save a few grams in weight its rather ridiculous IMHO. Or, is it just the cool thing to do these...
the same reason the reflectors come off my bikes, unnecessary as long as you know what your doing (lights trump reflectors and derailleur cams make 'dork ...
I hear differing opinions on painting versus cleaning up a chipped Miyata 310 frame. I am trying to keep my costs down and not suffer a loss in value from...
Richard, For rust removal try EvapoRust. Fumeless and non toxic and it works! Have used it on bikes, model airplane engine parts and old amplifier parts. Terry...
I spent a good share of 2005 traveling back and forth to DC and fortunately shipped a bike out there that I kept in the hotel. Your photo brings back very...
OK ok ok. I promise this is it! I organized all my photos and put them in one place. Included new ones that I just took a few minutes ago including new...
Can anyone point me to some fenders that they would recommend. It's a 1981 912, came stock w/ 700c's so I don't have to worry about finding some that will fit...
I like the ESGE/SKS fenders. Aluminum covered with a durable thick plastic coating. I have the ESGE dark gray fenders on my '88 912. Matches frame color very...
Yes, the ESGE fenders are intended for permanent attachement to frame brazeons/eyelets. Most Miyata frames (except the top of the line race frame) sold in...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t64YpKEDixALRvW3-mG5eg?feat=directlink no eyelets sadly... so i'll have to look elsewere how bout those planet bike...
I want to put new deraillers on my 1984 Miyata 310. I believe the original derailleur was a 105. The question is whether I may just buy a more recent 105...
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_whtVpXkKwlQ/R1oTD-qjMhI/AAAAAAAAAJs/snn2eMkQ2SE/s1600-h/img075.jpg that has all the specs listed. you're right, it was a 105 rear...
I don't know why I am dragging my feet over this but help with this question should resolve a decision I need to make. Assuming I purchase from E-bay and the...
hi all, does anybody know of a source for touch-up paint for the burgundy color miyata 1000 frame from 1980? i've got a couple of spots i'd like to address and...
Anyone know where I may obtain decals for a Miyata 310? Regards, Â Richard J Garcia CPA 210-349-1040 Office 210-674-1040 Cell web richardjgarciacpa.com This...