Hi all, I just found your group and am impressed with your bikes! I've been looking for a mid 80's tourer for some time and was limiting my search for a Trek...
Hi Bob, Welcome to the list. The Specialized Expedition was "officially" made in '82 and '83 and I believe all models had three bottle cage mounts (anybody...
... otherwise?) The way ... really came ... found for ... http://www.aol.com. ... Thanks Dan, Did you ever take a picture of your Expedition? Love to see it. ...
... I ... otherwise?) The way ... shifter ... Just a small data point here, not that it's that important, but I *think* the first year for Expeditions was 83....
In a message dated 5/3/2007 6:20:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, azpdr@... writes: Just a small data point here, not that it's that important, but I ...
I think mine is an '84 (still for sale) and it has the stumpy rack mounts and no down tube shifter braze ons. I say it's an '84 because it is gray not blue....
I have a Miyata 610 and a Miyata 310, both in very good condition, all original parts with the exception of one tire (and innertube) which were replaced. Very...
In a message dated 5/5/2007 9:00:12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, bubbanutha@... writes: I say it's an '84 because it is gray not blue. Weren't the first...
hi Nona, there was a small Miyata 610 on ebay recently that went for $330. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AM ...
"I think that's correct. . .'83 (no shifter braze ons), '84 (braze ons). But nothing seems really certain with Expeds. Consider the front fork low-rider rack...
In a message dated 5/7/2007 2:30:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, dennis@... writes: are you planning on selling these bikes? i would be interested if...
Sorry, people, I sent this message to the whole group. Oh well... Nona ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com....
One of my bikes (Miyata 310 Mens 31" standover) is currently listed on Ebay. The opening bid is $50 and there's no reserve. Enter Item # 320113620154 or...
Found this group while surfing to learn more about my Miyata 1000 -- bought in 1988, put on about 10,000 miles over the first 10 years, just started riding...
Randy asks, <<Sounds like the bottom bracket is due for replacement. Can anyone advise me on best replacement part?>> Sealed (cartridge-type) bottom brackets...
It would seem that the website needs to have new members screened before joining: the majority of ads I've received in the last week are from spammers. ... ...
But I just love meeting those handsome biker boys. . . ... From: pdq911@... To: MiyataSpecTour@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 14 May 2007 11:32 AM Subject:...
Finally! After assembling everything and then swapping out a few items that were original, but not as functional as their replacements, I got 'er done. One...
Here is the link: http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/MiyataSpecTour/spnew Finally! After assembling everything and then swapping out a few items that were...
Jon, Beautiful job! What is the approximate vintage of the bike, and is that the original color? We really, really believe your mower broke. Just like we...
Just for accuracy I thought I would update the year here and on my photos. From other recent posts here I guess mine is actually a 1984 based on the braze on...
Hi Dan: The original color was grey, which can be seen in my other photos under 1000 and One Thousand. The vintage is 1985. JW ... From: danneau@... To:...
Hey gang... Your friendly moderator here. I haven't been that active with the group of late, but it seems like we're going along at a nice pace, and folks are...
Hi Tim, I would like the new members to be screened. My regualr e-mail address is in the Yahoo database, and as such it can be accessed by anyone becoming a...