Originally Posted by
acantor
Or if the Miyata needs upgrades, think twice. I replaced a bunch of worn-out parts about eight years ago, and the upgrades exceeded the original cost of the bicycle!
I just looked at that Miyata photo again. The original foam handlebar covering is still there. In my experience, that means that a bike of that vintage is in near mint condition. I doubt it needs anything at all.
Originally Posted by
OG_SWE
And what I can tell there is 3x7 gears, he told me I could travel through the alps with the bike atleast, thats the reason the first bike would not fit, it did not have enough gears.
3x7 is plenty. People used to do the alps on one. Or three! 21 speeds vs. 30 is not such a big deal, as long as the top gear and low gear are sufficient and everything else is reasonably spread out. Gear one on a 21 speed and a 30 speed can be exactly the same.
The thicker 6/7/8 speed chain is preferable in long distance adventure touring, in my opinion. Simplicity and robustness are desirable.
Can you tell I really want to see you on that beautiful Japanese top of the line bicycle instead of the mass produced cheap one? A fine steel touring bike like the Miyata (new) would be $1600+ in the US.
The Chinese one, $325.
