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06-26-04, 09:57 PM
I have a 12-speed Schwinn World Sport w/ Cro-Mo(4130) lugged frame (I paid $25 at thrift shop). I was commuting 12-miles round trip with a mile long steep hill (what comes down must go up). I looked for a triple (I can't afford the new bikes). I found one at a pawn shop for less than $100 -a Miyata! It's a Cro-Mo double butted frame. It rides great! Like a racer. But I get toe overlap on the front wheel (27" w/1-3/8" tires). I want to do some light touring. The wheel base of the Schwinn is 2" more than the Miyata. I liked the ride on the Schwinn. I want to put fenders on and that is one of the concerns of toe overlap (clipless pedals at $150 isn't the answer). I want to put the components from the Miyata on the Schwinn. My major question is, will the bottom bracket from the Miyata work on the Schwinn?
Thanks,
Robert
Thanks,
Robert