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03-15-21, 07:34 PM
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I just posted this in the Miyata 1000 thread with more details, but figured I'd share here as well.
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03-15-21, 08:23 PM
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03-15-21, 09:09 PM
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Haha, davester got it! It's a Paul Gino Light Mount, mounted to the rack with a rounded furniture bracket. I needed the light mount dropped down a bit, due to front bag interference and it worked perfectly.
Here's a closer look at it.
Here's a closer look at it.
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03-25-21, 11:58 AM
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Just finished rebuilding my '83 Expedition I found back in January. Took it on a quick ride last night and it's like riding on a cloud. Updated the cockpit (Nitto B135, Nitto Technomic, and TRP RRL) and swapped in a new Tange cartridge BB, but other than that all original. Every component was stripped, cleaned, polished, and lubed as needed. Looking to take it on an extended ride this weekend.
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03-25-21, 02:26 PM
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I do have these now though...
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03-25-21, 03:51 PM
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03-25-21, 08:58 PM
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I don't have Instagram.
03-25-21, 09:01 PM
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I do enjoy much smaller bags up front aesthetically when volume isn’t needed, I think a medium would also look really good! The filling out of the head tube with this bag is nice though. Ends up perfectly under the bars.
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03-26-21, 06:35 AM
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Are there straps on the bottom to hold the bag on a rack?
Is there velcro or some other means to hold down the top flap when riding, other than the rather long elastic loop?
Do you think a decaleur would eliminate the need for side straps?
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03-26-21, 08:59 AM
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That's a RuthWorks bag, right? Have been looking at bags lately and theirs look like they're well designed and made. couple questions:
Are there straps on the bottom to hold the bag on a rack?
Is there velcro or some other means to hold down the top flap when riding, other than the rather long elastic loop?
Do you think a decaleur would eliminate the need for side straps?
Thanks
Doc
Are there straps on the bottom to hold the bag on a rack?
Is there velcro or some other means to hold down the top flap when riding, other than the rather long elastic loop?
Do you think a decaleur would eliminate the need for side straps?
Thanks
Doc
There's no velcro on the top flap, but that is a good idea.
For whatever it's worth, I bought this bag partly because it is one of the tallest ones available(without going custom). And. The color appeals to me.
03-26-21, 12:31 PM
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right?? not many head tubes that allow you to carry, say, a quiver of sleeping pads stacked vertically in a rando bag!
03-26-21, 05:29 PM
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They look just like the shifters on my '85 Miyata 610, which are Shimano L-412, And are part of the Light Action group I believe. They do have a ratcheting, not indexed, action kind of like some of the Suntour shifters. They are pretty nice.
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