yes correct small 16.5 frame.org. had a well used shimano 600 rear changer & a xce suntour front changer,girvin flex stem.my thinking is that the sticker could have not been from Miyata since I had no info of past ownership.to finish the rebuild I played it safe & went with m730 bits since the...
any Miyata ridgerunner fans here know the story behind experimental test examples? logo was hidden under a sharkfin and the rear der. was a tricolor shimano 600,front a suntour xce,rest m730 bits.
should be no worry as others comments all agree.only worry is many times theft involving a U lock around a top tube & the thieves will cause a dent in their haste to cut the lock or forceably open it.so be sure to check stolen bike registry if you think it maybe...
is this a Miyata test rig? had a shimano 600 tricolor rear der.,Suntour xce front,xt thumb shifters,girvin flex stem dated nov. 1990.if so are there others out there? contemplating going Suntour xc pro group rather than xt m730.thanks.
Re:
I have the same issue with a 1996 proflex.tried everything,3 diff. front der. but still get the chain rub when in the small chainring.have you tried it when riding? the 20mm of sag at the rear end maybe enough to keep the chain from rubbing(???).
Re: BB
attaching the tool to the axle helps immensely in keeping the tool square/a long handle wrench helps also.is it stuck or is it loose & just won't come out? if the latter those BB cable guide screws can interfere & keep the BB from removing.
Re: sts -1 1997
found me beast through local craigslist here in US.model is a very well made ride & still a sleeper as far as hoarders go.can be had rather reasonable if not on eBay.thanks for the useful manual postings! keep riding.