1979 Miyata Gran Touring with eclectic build
Hi all,
Up for consideration is a very nice early Miyata touring bike. Has the original factory issue racks front and back that mount to the brake bosses. The build is like this- Miyata Gran Touring frame, fork, racks. Cinelli stem and handlebars, gipiemme aero seat post and Brooks saddle. Suntour sealed hubs, butted spokes, ambrosio evolution rims, 32 spoke, front wheel radially laced. Suntour deraillers and Shimano bar end shifters friction mode. Diacompe cantilever brakes and aero levers. Tange headset, unsure of bottom bracket and cannot remember the crankset. The skewers are Kore brand- wasn't that a mountain bike parts company?? The guy I bought it from was 85 and built it up for himself, wheels included. It rides pretty nice, similar to the Miyata 1000 I had, but a little more sports/touring.
It is a little too big for me so considering selling or trading it.
Thanks for any input,
Tom Palmer,
Twin Lake, MI