Ted, If I remember this correctly, you should be off on your journey some day this week, and I didn't want you to depart without wishing you Good Luck and Safe...
An ad from the local ( for me, that is ) Craigslist for a 52-53cm Expeyata 1000. Asking price is $350. If you're interested, I'll get the bike to you, but You...
Group, I recently yanked the the sealed bearings out of the Expedition's hubs and jammed more Lubriplate grease in there. HUGE difference in how the bike...
Joe "Bearing Puller" Getcy wrote: <<I recently yanked the the sealed bearings out of the Expedition's hubs and jammed more Lubriplate grease in there. . . etc....
Dan "Pull This!" Richards wrote: "remember that you can just replace the cartridge bearings. They cost just a few bucks I say...what a weenie! Grease costs...
MST riders, The late '80s sealed 'cartridge' bearings that I tried to overhaul recently did not respond favorably. I gently removed the seal, flushed with...
Joe “Bruise My Ball Bearings” wrote: <<I say...what a weenie! Grease costs pennies a pound, and in this day and age, when you can't tell the AC's from the...
Dan "Cranky in the Morning" wrote: Well, that’s your problem—you’re buying the cheap grease, which everyone knows is more cowardly than the higher-price...
Did anyone see what this one sold for? Just over $600. I was eyeing it, but I already have an 86 Miyata, and I wasn't willing or able to go that high. Nice...
I'm a lucky guy... not only is my sweetie into bikes (she was thrilled with the lugged Bianchi I got her for her birthday), but she prefers camping to motels...
One of those obscure Miyata 610's, in a large size. Seller will not ship, so somebody might get it for a bargain if they're withing screaming distance. . . ...
A quick reminder that Ted Phelps is on the road, posting to his site at Crazyguyonabike.something and so far it's been a hoot! He writes well and the photos...
I can't find an answer to my question anywhere else. So, I thought I'd come to my friends here that know Miyata better than most. I have an opportunity to...
<<By the way, I'm still on the hunt for a Miyata touring bike. So far I've been in the wrong place at the wrong time. My luck will change, I just know it.>> ...
I just saw two touring Miyatas on ebay: A Miyata 210: http://tinyurl.com/jt9do and a Miyata alumicross w/fenders and barends: http://tinyurl.com/j435v I can't...
... Here is a big ol' Miytata 1000 on eBay. It is 25", 1985 Miyata 1000. It is listed as a 27" wheeled bike, but I bet it actually has 700c wheels. eBay...
David wrote: <<I'm 6'6" so I need a large frame. I think the largest Miyata I've found is a 25">> That would be the 63cm frame, which I believe--not sure...
David wrote: <<I'm 6'6" so I need a large frame. I think the largest Miyata I've found is a 25">> That would be the 63cm frame, which I believe--not sure...
Hi all, I am a former roadie now MTB. However, today I purchased a blast from the past and am now seriously thinking about hitting the roads again. It is a...
David, Here is a big old 67cm Panasonic steel bike: http://portland.craigslist.org/bik/170114802.html I am pretty certain you could get 700x32s on something ...
Hey Chris-- Thanks for the link. That Panasonic is definitely my size. It would be a decent day tour bike. I researched the model (Panasonic sport) and it's...
... That is critical. ... Yup, but I don't know the premimum on 67cm bikes. I would guess $40 -to- $100 depending. I sold a DX-3000 (three steps up the scale)...
... David, the ugly kid sister to the 1000 and 610 is on ebay right now. A 63.5cm Miyata 215. They list it as a 12-speed but I think it might have the stock...
Great Mail list folks - I just found you and I love it. I own a 1991 1000LT - its in great shape; unsightly black tape handlebars and all (I've been reading...
Hi - does anyone here know if they still manufacture and sell the Miyata Radial tires that shipped on my 91 1000LT? If yes - do you also know of a website...
