Miyata 1000 "before" & "after"

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02-05-09 | 09:09 PM

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grinningfool

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From: Middle Maine

Bikes: 2014 Surly LHT, 2003 Giant NRS 3, 1991 Trek 7000, 2022 Surly Bridge Club, 1985 Miyata 210, 1999 Schwinn Moab 2

Stunning bike. I am SO jealous !

02-05-09 | 09:22 PM

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purevl

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Originally Posted by illwafer

Can I join the party? 1982 Miyata One Thousand.

Is that a rear rack turned backwards? What does that do to the load distribution/handling?

02-05-09 | 10:12 PM

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2Fer

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From: Vancouver, WA

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Originally Posted by Stevie B

Nice job on the rebuild. I recently overhauled my 1981 Miyata 1k and I'll be riding it down the California coast next week. Wish me luck!

Stevie

Stevie,
Nice choices, Honjos, seat, and bar-ends. Best of luck on your Cali-tour. Post some photogs of the loaded rig.
2fer

02-06-09 | 12:08 AM

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illwafer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by purevl

Is that a rear rack turned backwards? What does that do to the load distribution/handling?

Yeah, it is the same rear rack backwards. I commute with full loads in front and back without issue. I don't tour.

As far as load distribution, I like how it distributes it instead of wearing a backpack

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As with any front load, there is a handling difference. It is in no way tippy. I would describe the handling as "slower" if that makes any sense. Anyway, I've been using it this way for 6 months probably. For less than $30, I don't think it can be beat.