Rides Majestic
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Westfield, MA
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Bikes: 1983 Univega Gran Turismo, 1970 Schwinn Super Sport, 2001 Univega Modo Vincere, Self-Built Nashbar Touring, 1974 Peugeot U08, 1974 Atala Grand Prix, 1986 Ross Mt. Hood, 80's Maruishi MT-18
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The Miyata 1000 is no doubt a fine vintage touring bike, but I really can't see ~$700 for a used touring bike. Let's face it, there is definitely a lot of hype around this model, no doubt due to Sheldon Brown's endorsement. For quite a bit less you can pick up another of the vintage tourers, a nice donor mountain bike, and any other bits you want and have essentially the same bike. You could even get a new Motobecane Gran Turismo with a modern 9 speed drivetrain (XT, Dura ace, sora, Sugino mix) for less. Call me crazy, but I just can't see it.