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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-22, 02:59 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

I had a Miyata Elevation 70005000, must have...

I had a Miyata Elevation 70005000, must have bought it around 1991-21992?. The main triangle had aluminum tubes bonded into steel lugs, very light and stiff. The rear triangle and fork were CroMo. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-20, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Really beautiful, nice work! Until last...

Really beautiful, nice work!

Until last month I had a traditional leather saddle, but one of the rails broke. I switched to a Charge Spoon in the same color as you! I had one on a bike years ago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Great job! Similar concept, but much cleaner...

Great job! Similar concept, but much cleaner build than my own Mirada!

My Microshift brifters just wore out, so I'm contemplating if I should replace them or bet bar-ends like yours.

Are those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-18, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Nice job, I like how clean and classic looking...

Nice job, I like how clean and classic looking this is. Looks like a great all-road touring machine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-18, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

I agree this is probably not how that type of bar...

I agree this is probably not how that type of bar was "intended" to be set up. But I don't think it really matters - I think as long as people are happy, comfortable, and out riding that's the main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-18, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Great to see another Mirada on this thread, and...

Great to see another Mirada on this thread, and the exact same color as mine too! I'm still enjoying mine as an all-round commuter, tourer, dirt ride bike. It's comfy and has been completely reliable...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-16, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Slightly off topic... But that's a nice looking...

Slightly off topic... But that's a nice looking and very large saddlebag. Who makes that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

You're quite right, the composition of the tire...

You're quite right, the composition of the tire is very important. Wide hybrid/touring tires or MTB tires have too stiff construction (rolling resistance) so generally don't roll as well. Jan Heine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Narrower tires are not faster. A lot of research...

Narrower tires are not faster. A lot of research has now demonstrated this. They may feel faster because they transmit more high-frequency vibration from the road surface, but controlled tests have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-16, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Nicely done! What crankset is that - it looks...

Nicely done! What crankset is that - it looks like a giant step between large and small rings.. looking for something similar for one of my bikes :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-16, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Nice build! I continue to enjoy my Mirada a lot -...

Nice build! I continue to enjoy my Mirada a lot - it sees daily commute abuse and has been on a lot of long tours on and off road.

Did you respray the frame, or did you just find it in good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-16, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Nice! I really like the matte green color -...

Nice! I really like the matte green color - unusual, and very nice. Is it spray painted, or did you go with powder coat?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Interesting choice - I was thinking of using that...

Interesting choice - I was thinking of using that when I built up my commuter, but ended up going with the Shimano DH-3N80 and existing v-brakes. How do you like it? How's stopping power?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-16, 09:49 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Not exactly a vintage MTB conversion, but I love...

Not exactly a vintage MTB conversion, but I love it anyway! I used to have a Moulton F-type Deluxe 4-speed, it was a great city bike and surprisingly not a bad light tourer (I know Moultons are great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-15, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

I run Schwalbe Big Apples (26x2.0) and they are...

I run Schwalbe Big Apples (26x2.0) and they are said to have similar benefits, though they have a kevlar strip and are I think a bit heavier. Have you tried the BAs and if so - care to compare them...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-15, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Hah! My conversion weighs about 40# all up w....

Hah! My conversion weighs about 40# all up w. lock, dynamo lights, fenders, rear rack, basket, Schwable Big Apple 2.0 tires.. And I always thought that was fine - it's a practical go anywhere, do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-15, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

I have a set of the Performance Bike Forte 9...

I have a set of the Performance Bike Forte 9 speed brifters (rebranded Microshift) and they work great. Comfortable, feel solid, and shift nicely. Great value too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

That's a great looking bike!

That's a great looking bike!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Ha ha, I probably did! Trying not to think about...

Ha ha, I probably did! Trying not to think about that ;) But I like the way it rides, it gets me to work and back, and has been on some great tours without letting me down. So even if the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-31-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,717,896
Posted By yangmusa

Schwinn Mirada

I've enjoyed seeing everyone else's conversions, some truly nice bikes that inspired me to take the plunge.

I originally commuted on a '72 Raleigh Grand Prix, but kept breaking spokes on San...
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