The Miyata bb/hub-gear is really interesting ... I haven't seen this previously.

I found another older Miyata bike on the web in Japan with this same part ... so I guess it was cannibalized for the conversion.

The Miyata 07 catalog shows belt drive, and belt drive to rear hub-gear combos ... but no bb/hub gear. Perhaps this component is discontinued. I hope not.

I like the Strida, but the only way I'd buy is with a 3 speed. Any new info on the Miyata drive would be welcome.