Originally Posted by
Fred Smedley
I suspect the pedaling effort you feel on the Miyata is more their selection rear stays & down-tube diameter and butting not the ST/HT angles.
I cannot rule out this possibility. i guess I better build it up. My speculation about the ride of the m2 road pro is based on hearsay...there are numerous quotes in the forum from riders who claim the ride is teeth shattering. I cannot speak to this observation, not having ridden one as yet. Putting fatter tires is an option, but i dont know what the largest size that can fit the frame is as yet.
On an another note, I picked up a vintage specialized expedition frameset not knowing that the rear spacing is 126mm. I dont have 700c 126mm double walled rims. An expense I had not anticipated. there are contradictory opinions about mounting 130mm spaced wheels in the back of this. I have a brand new 122mm sealed bearing hub. can this be made to fit?