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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: The Island, CA
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Bikes: '85 Schwinn Voyageur, Ross Mt Hood, Rossin, the Nugget
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mid 80's miyata 1000 are considered by some to be the best production touring rigs of their time. it might be worth getting some "good" quality brakes for it. paul touring or neo retro cantilever brakes would be pretty sweet on your bike.
direct pull (v-brakes) would further increase your braking power. you can use travel agents to compensate for the extra pull they need to work, or with long pull drop bar levers, if they exist (i seem to think i've seen them at some point)