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11-14-13, 01:09 PM
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Guys, please. We're trying to determine who's bike is hot or not. Take your arguing to a helmet or light thread.
11-14-13, 01:14 PM
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11-14-13, 01:15 PM
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11-14-13, 01:18 PM
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Grant Peterson?
I posted a bike - no one has stepped up to an opinion
Excuse the fingers:
I posted a bike - no one has stepped up to an opinion
Excuse the fingers:
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11-14-13, 04:26 PM
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FYI, a standard stem is easily sanded down to fit a French headset. Okay, it may take up to an hour of sanding and testing and sanding some more, but in the big picture, not a hard thing to do.
11-14-13, 05:18 PM
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Aaron, I said I like your Koga Miyata! Sorry I didn't provide enough of an argument for you. Jeesh.
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11-14-13, 11:29 PM
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hot. i like everything about it - even the elderly spring saddle. color scheme is awesome. i usually hate fenders, but the silver really snaps with the rest of the bike. don't care for the front rack but it goes nicely with the older style stem/bars
11-15-13, 06:03 AM
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Tanks sci guy (and Tom)...it's a fun bike to ride and can do pretty much anything.
11-15-13, 08:43 AM
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FYI -- Someone is selling a Koga Miyata at my LBS in Raleigh, NC. It is quite the bargain at only $400 for a complete bike. Unfortunately it's too large for me.
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/4187989844.html
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/bik/4187989844.html
11-15-13, 09:57 AM
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Heck of a good deal - it's a little lower end than mine, but still a great price for a sports tourer.
11-16-13, 07:51 PM
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Here we go :-)
My frankenstein commuting bike. Fuji Newest 2004 frame with 8 speed XTR combo shifters.
My frankenstein commuting bike. Fuji Newest 2004 frame with 8 speed XTR combo shifters.
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11-17-13, 07:00 AM
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11-17-13, 10:55 AM
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Very close to hot, for me.
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11-17-13, 12:27 PM
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Curious why you'd define a front rack and dual bottles as commuter inappropriate...keeping in mind that one of the few things I'd change is adding a third set of bosses under the down tube. I drink and sweat a lot
I actually like the front rack more than the rear - the balance feels great and when I have a project at work and need LOTS of space, that front rack came in handy.
I actually like the front rack more than the rear - the balance feels great and when I have a project at work and need LOTS of space, that front rack came in handy.
11-17-13, 01:45 PM
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My comments were more about "looks" than functionality. And to me it looks more like a long-distance tourer than a commuter. (IMO, a coffee mug would have given it more commuter pathos than two bottles).
11-17-13, 02:09 PM
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Gotcha! You're right - it's sort of a do it all bike rather than a true commuter.
I'm actually a fan of tourers as commuters...you might not usually need the extras, but it's nice to have when you do.
I'm actually a fan of tourers as commuters...you might not usually need the extras, but it's nice to have when you do.
11-17-13, 02:19 PM
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I thought about get Tri seat post mounts for 2 extra bottle, but I like my saddle bag, & rear light more.
11-17-13, 03:04 PM
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I'd be satisfied with a "lukewarm", but it's up to you!
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11-17-13, 03:09 PM
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I know I'm a snoot, I just don't like flat bars, tig welding, or straight blade unicrown forks. I have to go stone cold. Also negative points for the non-drive side photo.
11-17-13, 03:13 PM
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11-17-13, 03:28 PM
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As for TIG welding... deal with it!
Anyway... at the price and condition I got it, I can live with alot of little faults!
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