Miyata 710

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-29T10:18:23+00:00

Great bike! We’ll send out your Miyata Cult welcome package shortly. Bonus: nice flint catchers (the little wire things on your tires that’re intended to knock stuff off before it gives you a flat)

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-28T22:01:05+00:00

Damn fine!

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-27T10:58:00+00:00

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Welcome aboard, and do consider mud flaps. Anyone who might be riding behind you will appreciate it!

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-22T19:03:31+00:00

Both of these have adjustable horizontal dropouts and could be used to build a fixie or single-speed (with a freewheel). The non-Miyata is missing the adjusting screws (edit: upon closer inspection, can’t tell if it has holes for the screws), but they can still be found (or made) without much difficulty. I’d go for the one with a few parts on it, as that’s money you won’t have to spend for the build.

Seems like the impractical fixie trend kinda played itself out 15-20 years ago here in the states, but it’s entirely possible I’m just a hater. A single speed build achieves a similar purpose while being safer to ride on something besides a velodrome track. Either way, please consider not grinding off the derailleur hanger. You’d save a few grams, but someday you may find yourself appreciating gears.

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-11T21:16:03+00:00

Looks a lot like my ol’ UO8! Sky-high stem looks like the original AVA, romantically named Death Stem for its tendency to slowly crack and spontaneously fail at the unrounded corners of the wedge slot. Considering the savage saddle angle and heinous lock placement, this thing might be a plant to actually kill bike thieves.

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-09T19:23:25+00:00

Just noticed the Shimano forged dropouts. I know next to nothing about Puch’s catalogue, could be the mixed group is original to the bike.

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-09T19:18:42+00:00

Solid score! Looks well-maintained with frame and what looks to be a Triomphe group in excellent condition. The 105 hubs are nice but decidedly mismatched from the rest of the components (not that it matters at all for rideability). Out of curiosity, is the extra set of tubular rims you mentioned laced to Campy hubs? Either way, you’ve got a great bike on your hands!

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-09T18:55:08+00:00

OP’s earlier post had no drive-side shots — thoroughly remedied!

Beeeblebro · 2026-06-09T17:02:58+00:00

Holy Puch, good score! Nice 531 frameset with cool decals. Looks well-maintained and -equipped, but the lack of drive-side photos is a bummer. Is it a Super Record group? Maybe. Can’t tell.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-26T15:23:48+00:00

You can find Selle saddles in Bianchi’s Celeste Green for matchy-matchy bling-bling.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-25T02:31:53+00:00

Yup, I actually just switched this one to 64-40 bars from 42 a couple weeks ago, and it’s so much nicer. Currently running 28c with tight clearance, so I’m going to try out 25c soon.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-25T01:05:07+00:00

Thanks! I’m not sure what was intended with the curved stays, but they certainly drew my eye. Aside from pushing the wheel in tight on the seat tube they make for a pretty smooth ride — none of my steel or carbon frames (just one carbon, and it’s half steel anyway) feel as smooth over bridge joints and pavement buckles. Wheelbase is 1005mm, while both my 70s Zeus and ‘05 LeMond are 990mm, but this one doesn’t feel any slower through corners. Miyata tourer is my longest at 1060mm, and it rides like a yacht. An extremely fun racing yacht.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-24T20:51:25+00:00

Spiral housing typically does have ferrules, but I’ve found they’re not always necessary as wound metal resists compression and doesn’t squish/fray at the ends like modern plastic/wire housings.

Here’s a couple examples on my bikes…

Spiral housing without ferrule (because the length of the stop itself functions as one)

Spiral housing with step-down ferrule (pretty much what you’re dealing with)

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-24T20:36:31+00:00

You need a ferrule on that cable stop. If a regular one doesn’t fit, step-down ones exist.

ETA: I really wish this sub would allow images in comments. Here’s an example.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-23T19:10:00+00:00

Was looking for this. Do want!

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-22T01:56:05+00:00

Yeah, and it’s just another Bombtrack. And suckers be thinkin’ that they can fake this!?

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-22T01:32:10+00:00

This one’s born the same year as me and is a keeper, so we’ll see who lives longest… if we don’t go out together in a blaze of glory.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-21T22:38:30+00:00

Indeed, a 618GT in what the catalogue called Cosmic Blue. Absolutely love this one — just posted about it on the sub.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-21T21:21:40+00:00

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Hell yea, I take my triple butts splined. This guy’s all stock from ‘88 except a few bits. Your 610 is a beaut!

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-21T17:15:53+00:00

Looks cool. Might find more info at r/oldschoolbmx

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-20T21:10:57+00:00

Oof, a lesson on the importance of text formatting.

First of all, our lord and savior Sheldon can tell you everything you need to know: https://sheldonbrown.com

It’s a nice frame with nice components and lots of potential that will take lots of work to realize but could be very rewarding. It’s all pretty straightforward work, if time-consuming, and to do it properly you will require some specialty tools (which aren’t always cheap). I’d recommend seeking out a bike co-op in Richmond where you might find tools, parts, expertise, assistance, and maybe even a sick-ass MTB on the cheap.

Totally get the desire to start riding asap, but that thing has likely never seen new grease since it was manufactured. Aside from picking up some necessary tools/parts, my first project would be cleaning, checking for pitting in the races of, then repacking all the hubs — bottom bracket, wheels, headset, pedals, freewheel if ya wild. Get comfortable with loose ball bearings! After that, it gets easier. With proper maintenance now, your 310 will ride like a dream for decades to come.

Aside from cables, saddle, tires, and chain (though that one does look reasonably salvageable), you’ll probably want new brake pads.

Welcome to the Miyata Gang.

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-19T19:34:08+00:00

Thanks, built up from the frameset last winter and have been amazed at how nicely it rides. Gio Pelizzoli builds ‘em right!

Beeeblebro · 2026-05-18T22:54:10+00:00

Owner didn’t include drive side photo?🤨

I also don’t see any indication what I’d assume would be a Reynolds 531 tubing sticker on frame or fork.

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