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Miyata Elevation 200 700c FG Conversion

This is an early '90s Miyata Elevation 200 26" MTB that I am going to try to convert into a 700c fixed gear FGFS/gravel bike. There aren't many frames that this would work on because of crank/chainring/tire clearance issues, no horizontal dropouts, etc., but I believe this particular frame is the perfect candidate. I will be posting new photos as the build progresses.

Frame:
Miyata Elevation 200 chromoly frame ('92 or '93)

Fork/Headset:
Miyata chromoly unicrown fork

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sakae converted road cranks

Pedals:
Wellgo platforms

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Unknown hub, unknown rim, Duro Easy Ride 700x35c tire

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Profile Racing fixed hub, Weinmann rim, Duro Easy Ride 700x35c tire

Bike History

Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.

  1. Initial
  2. Cranks are on!
  3. 700x35c tires fit fine
  4. Finished Product

Current Stage Info:

Everything turned out better than expected on this build. I added a bunch of random parts that I had lying around plus a small front rack. The bike rides extremely well and will be great for commuting, plus it's light and strong enough to handle the style of FGFS riding that I like to mess around with (@burdphil on Instagram).

Added by burdphil. Last updated over 6 years ago.

7 Comments

Sirtri

Sirtri says:

awesome, looks great , well done.

Posted over 6 years ago

burdphil

burdphil says:

Thanks!

Posted over 6 years ago

cappuccio

cappuccio says:

great eye. this could turn out pretty rad

Posted over 6 years ago

burdphil

burdphil says:

Thanks! I hope you're right...

Posted over 6 years ago

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

Damn, following this one. Curious to see the result.

Posted almost 7 years ago

burdphil

burdphil says:

I'll be sure to update as I add parts... wheels fit fine with plenty of clearance for the 35s I'm getting... next step is to get the cranks installed.

Posted almost 7 years ago

Nathap470

Nathap470 says:

Nice! Miyatas are so rad.

Posted over 6 years ago