1991, 56cm
http://www.miyatacatalogs.com/
Miyata 1991 Catalog Specifications
Catalog page with picture (1992 Catalog)
Bought via Craigslist on 6/23/13 for $125
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/gallery2/v/Manufacturer+Archive/Shimano+Archive/Catalogues/1990/
http://velobase.com/ViewGroup.aspx?GroupID=ba101109-a9e4-4e51-a210-847006e112e2
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ADDITIONS
Fenders: SKS Chromoplastic ($40 + 25 installation = $65)
Tires: Continental TopContact (I already had them; $50)
Saddle: Currently Brooks Professional ($40); maybe Brooks Flyer
Handlebar grips: Ergon GP1 Grips - Large ($30)
Kickstand (REI: $22)
Planet Bike Taillight Rack Bracket ($5)
QR seatpost lock
125 + 190 = $315
315 - Tires and saddle = 245
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COMPONENTS
Crankset: Shimano Exage 500 LX [48 / 38 / 28T] (SG D-48/38/28) (narrow chain)
Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7 speed (CS-HG50)
Derailleur - rear: Shimano 500 LX (RD-M500)
Derailleur - front: Shimano 500 LX (RD-M500)
Chain: HG chain (CN-HG50) (1/2" X 3/32" / 114 link)
Shifters: 7 Speed STI Rapid Fire
Hubs: Exage FH-HG50
Brakes: BR-M454
Seatpost 300mm; probably: 25.8
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Crankset: Shimano Exage 500 LX [48 / 38 / 28T] (SG D-48/38/28) (narrow chain): Front Chainwheel (FC-M500) [a crank was made with the following chainrings: 46 / 36 / 24]
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Cassette: Shimano Hyperglide 7 speed (CS-HG50) (Sprocket E Group & Spacer - 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28) (G Group: 13, 15, 17, 20, 23, 26 30)
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Derailleur - rear: Shimano 500 LX (RD-M500) [Long Cage: Front difference = 20T; Total Capacity = 36T; Max rear sprocket = 30T; Min rear sprocket = 12T)
Front difference: 48-28 = 20; 46-24 = 22]
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Derailleur - front: Shimano 500 LX (RD-M500): [Capacity = 26T]
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GEAR INCHES
48 / 38 / 28
12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28
26.3 to 105.2
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Crank = 26, Cassette = 30, GI = 22.9
Crank = 26, Cassette = 28, GI = 24.5
Crank = 28, Cassette = 30, GI = 24.5
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DETAILS
Remove paint from seatpost, stem, and handlebars
Shellacked twine: chainstay, handlebars
Cloth bar tape: chainstay (color? silver, tan
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SHOPPING
Components - Subpages (8): Cranks Derailleurs_rear Forks Pedals Seat Posts Stems Tires Wheels
Accessories - Subpages (12): Bags Bar tape Clothing Fenders Lights Locks Other Pumps Pumps RacksSaddles Water bottle cages
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WIKI
Miyata Cross: A top-of-the-line "cross" bikes (which included the Alumicross, Quickcross, Sportcross, and Triplecross). The Alumicross was introduced in the late 1980s with standard-size aluminum main tubes bonded to steel lugs and a Chromo fork. Seat and chain stays are steel, with the seat post binder bolt holding the seat stays to the seat post lug.
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Q
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-709405.html
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=156119
http://forums.mtbr.com/vintage-retro-classic/performance-hybrids-early-700c-mtbs-412368-8.html
http://forum.gorctrails.com/index.php/topic/1412-1990-miyata-quickcross-to-the-max/
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-429388.html
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-709941.html
http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index.php/t-764875.html
It's a step below what they called their cyclocross bike, the alumicross, they both shared the same frame but the alumicross had better components and drops. I had an alumicross for a short while and even got to ride it on a cyclocross course before I sold it (too small) and they are great bikes. A little heavy but great nonetheless.
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A
http://www.cxmagazine.com/own-vintage-cyclocross-bikes-miyata-alumicross-philippe-steve-larsen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/27976837@N00/2833584254/sizes/l/
http://rideitordie.blogspot.com/2012/06/this-one-is-89-miyata-alumicross-one-of.html
http://42gems.com/blog/?p=561
http://www.flickr.com/photos/timrosenstein/450320460/
http://www.gmancycles.com/52cm-miyata-alumicross-bike/new-bikes-miyata-004/