I've got to put my 2 cents worth in here too. First, I think it is immature and childish to be attacking somebody because you do not agree with his price. If...
what looks to be a great deal for a Univega Gran Turismo, which i've heard was built by Miyata (can anyone confirm?). not my ad, don't know the seller, just...
Hi Doug, What size is the 610? I may be interested. I have a 610 that I might sell but with new Mavic/Phil Wood rims/wheels/ Tubus SS racks, CK headset and...
Andy wrote "To me these older bikes only real value is in the frameset as the used bikes often come with original components in crappy condition so buying the...
Hello everyone, I have too many bikes in the garage and three of then have to go. Two of the bikes are Miyata 1000's and one is a Miyata 610. The 1000's are...
Hi Steven, First I just realized the one bike is not a 610 but a 615gt. Photos have previously been posted in: "Free Miyata 615 GT" "Darrell Peart's Miyata" As...
I hear you but it depends on the bike and the condition. My Centurion Elite RS had been converted to fixie and the parts were all crap especially the...
Hi Kevin Thank you for your interest in this bike. The size of it is 21 1/2" or 54/55 cm. Miyata call it Burgundy but I would call it a candy apple red. You...
Hi all, I am updating my 1000 and am looking for a set of 7 speed bar end shifters. Does anyone have a set to sell or trade? thanks -George Ramos Portland, OR...
I pulled a bike from a lake recently and I'm thinking of rebuilding it. I know nothing about this but I'm willing to learn. This bike seems to be in real good...
Hello Group, I just lucked into a tall frame Miyata 610. As a fellow new to this forum, could anyone tell me the essential handling differences between the...
I owned both a 1985 Miyata 610 and a 1896 Miyata 1000. If I remember correctly, there was very little difference in the two, except for the hi-tensile steel...
Hi Daniel, I own a Miyata 610 (1986) and recently sold my Miyata 1000 LT (1987) to my brother. The frames are very similar except the 1000LT has upgraded...
Daniel - As others have more or less said, as near as I can tell, for most years, there should be no handling differences between the two models. I say this...
Hi Tim, My 1986 610 has all the same braze-ons, including the fork, except the 3rd bottle rack. Very, very similiar frames with just subtle differences. I'll...
Hi all My 1982(?) 610 is an early example of the model. It originally came spec'd with diacompe centerpulls, an odd lock-ring'd headset and a SR 'Custom'...
Hi gang, I'm new at this so bear with me. I'm lokking for opinions today. I've owned a Miyata 210 (Forest green) since new in 1984 and it hasn't had much...
I am bringing a 1981 610 back to life and am dealing with some corrosion. Specifically the headset nuts and rings as well as the cable stops front and rear for...
Hi Everyone, I got the water bottles off of ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSAA:US:11&Item=150153594710. These are 20...
My vote would be to keep the Shimano aero levers... they just work better, and as a bonus give that sleek look. It's always a tough call though about how...
Generally, I like to look at someone else's all original bikes and ride my own extensively modified bikes. Strictly a matter of opinion, but I believe the...
Hi, Find some Evapo-Rust. It is a non toxic rust remover that works GREAT! Found mine in eBay and it can probably be found in a large city at a supply house. ...
I agree with the Tektro aero brake levels. I used them on my last 2 builds. I have tried several different levers and the Tektro are the most comfortable,...
Here are some pics of my 83 Specialized Expedition after a makeover. I had a few changes added by David Cheakas, my local Dallas frame builder, a great guy. ...
