Ridgewood
Koga Miyata Ridge Runner
$1,750
1 / 4Specs
- Make
- Koga Miyata
- Model
- Ridge Runner
- Condition
- Good
- Category
- mountain
- Frame size
- 57cm
- Groupset
- Shimano LX / Deore
- Wheels
- 26"
- Frame material
- Steel
Visual defects
- paint chips on frame and decals
Should you drift it
Frame scuffs and paint chips on decals A restored late-80s Koga Miyata frameset usually commands $400-$500 in NYC, and the upgraded Paul levers, Nitto cockpit, BlueLug crankset, and Velocity wheels add roughly $500 in component value. Cosmetic paint chips on the frame and decals slightly deduct overall collection value. This brings the fair market valuation to $950, making the seller's $1,750 asking price significantly high. Stock late 1980s Miyata mountain bikes routinely sell in the $300 to $450 range, while rare imported Koga Miyata frames command $400 to $500 in the New York City market. Reconciling stock values with the premium used components on this build confirms a realistic fair market valuation of $950. Minor paint chips and decal wear on the frame prevent it from reaching top-tier collector status, making the asking price steep.
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"RARE Koga Miyata Ridge runner 26” MTB $1,750$1,950 Listed 13 weeks ago in Ridgewood, NY I'm writing this ad with a heavy heart. Selling my 1989 Koga Miyata Ridge Runner from my collection. It's super rare frame found only outside the USA. There is one other on eBay for $1500 completely stock. The bike has been completely refurbished with new parts and cables—see the full list below. The bike has been ridden a few times since the photos were taken. Other than that it's been hanging up mostly. Frame: 57cm — Approx. Dimensions: Top tube: 22" Seat tube: 20" Down tube: 25" Head tube: 6-3/4" Frame shows normal signs of wear with some small chips here and there, including the decals... but the frame was cleaned, polished and waxed. Headset: Tange 1 inch black headset. Stem: Nitto FW30 (90mm) Black Stem Cap: SimWorks Red cap Handle Bars: Nitto B806AA Brakes: Shimano Deore V-Brakes Black Brake Levers: Paul Long Pull Black Brake Housing: Nissen Gold Stainless Housing Grips: Lizard Skins Lock-on Bottom Bracket: Original Shimano XT (rebuilt with new ball bearings and high speed grease) Crankset: BlueLug XMC Triple crankset — 48T, 36T, 26T Pedals: Raceface Chester Black Shifters: SunRace Friction Rear Cassette: 11-34T Groupset: Shimano LX front and rear NOS Seat Post: Black Kalloy with Original Dropper Spring Saddle: Selle Sold and currently have a brooks saddle on. Open for discussion. Wheels: Velocity Cliffhangers Silver Hubs: Shimano Silver Tires: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 26 x 2.1 in Pickup is in Ridgewood NY. Happy to ship internationally at buyers expense. Please contact with any questions Ridgewood, NY · Location is approximate"
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