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I recall Miamijim mentioned a flaw in the Miyata design. Later models had gussets reinforcing that area. Thought the 914 was after that era. Hopefully Jim will wade in, or do a search.

Did your bike have gussets in that area?


Found it:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...iyata-cracking

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