Originally Posted by
dookski
Hey y'all! I certainly wasn't 40 when I first started going to the forums. My last visit was 4 years ago. I just ran a bike into the ground and need a new one. I don't think I've ever bought a new bike (bought a frame once) and don't know what's the thing to do anymore. Budget is under $1k. Seems like there are a lot of cheap bikes out there but what's good?
what's good? I think the best thing is a 1980 Miyata OneThousand touring frameset, as a starting point.
long enough dropout to ride fixed or freewheel or coaster break. brake.
canti posts - so you can use vintage brakes that clear fenders and like 700c X 35mm tires for year-round riding.
black is a great color. matches everything. and stickers should be "street cred" bonus.
oh! and look - here's one in your size for sale!
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...84-bodged.html
wow. that's all I got to say about my internets response.... wow.