My Bikes: 1993 Miyata Team Titanium Retro-Modern Refresh

[@dinodaniel2237]

When it comes to a well made frame, old is gold.

[@glennpettersson9002]

Great looking bike very tastefully done.

[@dvs70]

@@glennpettersson9002 Thank You

[@stephenbrown1136]

Wheels pulled the whole thing together. Nice rig

[@dvs70]

@@stephenbrown1136 I wish the Zondas were tubeless & a touch wider. They'd be my first choice to a classic look. Thanks.

[@StereoDiscoShit]

Beautiful! 😍

[@jimihendrix731]

Sweet build.

[@dvs70]

@jimihendrix731 Thank You.

[@corlandbaker9030]

Sweet Bike!!! I just found a 56cm on ebay. A little too small for me.

[@dvs70]

This is a 53, you might be able to compensate with a longer stem & seatpost. I know how tall you are. This frame is technically too small for me.

[@Sills71]

Nice bike!

[@dvs70]

@@Sills71 Thank You

[@Greenfirth]

Sick build, respect for keeping this frame on the road! If you are keen, the zondas (jealous that you have a set of zondas just sitting around btw...) with some latex tubes and good 25 or 28mm tires would give you the great road feel you're after while also giving you the 1,000,000% style boost that comes from using campy wheels.

[@dvs70]

@Greenfirth that's how they're dressed. TPU tubes, 26mm Pirelli Pzero. I swap them back & forth. Nothing like a G3 spoke pattern to spark conversation.

[@chrisko6439]

Nice bike, good job!

[@dvs70]

@@chrisko6439 thanks.

[@tristan1653]

What weight did the build come out to be? Also, what technique and product did you use to glue the connection points?

[@dvs70]

@tristan1653 it's around 18lbs. There's room to drop weight, but it's not worth the expense. 3M Scotch Weld. The technique wasn't anything special. I used various methods to get it into the stripped frame at lug joints. It's messy & unforgiving. It remains tacky for several hours, but once dried, it is impossible to remove.

[@dvs70]

Keep in mind, my lugs were solid. The frame was in very good shape & had never been crashed. This extra internal bonding is for my peace of mind.

[@tristan1653]

Thank you so much for the response. Just got the same frame so was diving into how worthwhile glueing the lugs would be. Mine appears to be in great shape so I may forgo the step.

[@agarrioone]

Please profile your Giant TCR next.

[@dvs70]

@@agarrioone next.

[@agarrioone]

@@dvs70 Thanks. I watched the TCR video, how do the two compare?

[@dvs70]

@agarrioone the TCR is only happy going fast. The wider tires & Di2 make it a touch easier to ride. The Miyata is just smooth. It has a better out of saddle climbing position and carries speed well. It is my preferred geared bike. The Masi is my most comfortable, hands down.