From what I can tell these have a cult following because the quality is definitely on par with the best 80’s Japanese bicycles. A good indicator of them being a quality company in the 80s also is that they did not offer entry level models. Their lines started with mid level, and now some of their mid levels are considered closer to upper level. This is more true the further into the 80s you get.
Also worth noting that it’s hard to have a discussion about touring bicycles that involves the Miyata 1000 and Specialized Expedition without also mentioning the Trek 720. These are considered by many to be the holy grails of production touring bicycles.
Lastly, have you ever seen the imron paint they used up close? Nothing compares.
Last edited by polymorphself; 08-19-20 at 10:57 AM.