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Old 08-07-18 | 09:46 AM
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Bikes: 2009 Handsome Devil, 1987 Trek 520 Cirrus, 1978 Motobecane Grand Touring, 1987 Nishiki Cresta GT, 1989 Specialized Allez Former bikes; 1986 Miyata Trail Runner, 1979 Miyata 912, 2011 VO Rando, 1999 Cannondale R800, 1986 Schwinn Passage

+1 on being careful with brake replacement, I had a 1986 Schwinn Passage tourer that I rebuilt last year and intended to upgrade the brakes with Tektro 720s, well the back brake replacement went fine but I discovered, as others have mention that the front forks had a narrower spacing in the mid 80s of the canit studs and the 720s on the front were a no go so I ended up with the stock dia-compes on the front and the 720s in the rear. New Kool-stop pads all around will do wonders for the braking.

I had a Miyata 912 I wish I had never sold, great score and have fun with it. I recommend replacing the basics, tires, chain brake pads etc and riding it and dialing it in before making wholesale changes.
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