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arex 03-15-21 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by squarenoise (Post 21927116)
I just posted this in the Miyata 1000 thread with more details, but figured I'd share here as well.

What is this?

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...164890e4a2.jpg

belacqua 03-15-21 08:08 PM


Originally Posted by arex (Post 21969339)

My lazy as has been waiting weeks for someone to ask this

davester 03-15-21 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by arex (Post 21969339)

Pretty sure that is a headlight mount for lights that are designed to mount with a handlebar clamp.

squarenoise 03-15-21 09:09 PM


Originally Posted by arex (Post 21969339)

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.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8f46b0cfec.jpg

guy1138 03-16-21 10:18 AM

A real time capsule Miyata 610 that I sold this past fall! Wish it had been my size

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ea2463a436.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...987bcb367a.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a872d15bb1.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...96be9d80d8.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ad66ef4ca8.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a31693c0b9.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...263ceb47d9.jpg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...89ce502ac8.jpg

Hobbiano 03-16-21 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by guy1138 (Post 21970129)
A real time capsule Miyata 610 that I sold this past fall!

That's a nice one. It even has the original tires.

imcorn 03-25-21 11:58 AM

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.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ca14a6ecba.jpg

polymorphself 03-25-21 01:04 PM

Some updates to the Voyageur. 27" to 700c, non aero to aero, brooks microfiber.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8a69a301fc.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...798ea46eb3.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f88dbf46db.jpg

tyler_fred 03-25-21 02:18 PM

Great looking bike, but the background is very 'busy'.. hoping you'll post again with a more complementary background.



Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 21984736)


polymorphself 03-25-21 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by tyler_fred (Post 21984876)
Great looking bike, but the background is very 'busy'.. hoping you'll post again with a more complementary background.

Thanks, and agreed. Needed a quick spot to prop it when I took those and that wall just happens to be the wall to my backyard so it was easy enough.

I do have these now though...


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...016f04b5f.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1d5aa599c.jpeg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d3cfd6363.jpeg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b1652eb4b.jpeg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...29a730bea.jpeg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4917923b2.jpeg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2a6b01adc.jpeg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7ef9c99ba.jpeg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d11371db6.jpeg

tyler_fred 03-25-21 02:32 PM

Love that color!

garryg 03-25-21 03:42 PM

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...f7f48d7720.jpg
Just put this old Expedition on the market, hope i can find a short rider that knows what it is

blamester 03-25-21 03:51 PM

Lovely bike.
What shifters are they?
Are they the ratchet type?
Cheers

Roger M 03-25-21 08:16 PM

84 or 85 Expedition.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ba3a7e80e.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3147bdbde2.jpg
Excuse the shoe laces. I'm still trying to figure out a decaleur for the box.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...343d362605.jpg

polymorphself 03-25-21 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Roger M (Post 21985439)

Love it. That bag is insane and awesome. Do you use Instagram? Im sure Swift would love to repost a pic of that.

Roger M 03-25-21 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 21985449)
Love it. That bag is insane and awesome. Do you use Instagram? Im sure Swift would love to repost a pic of that.

Thanks polymorphself. Yeah it's insane and huge, but could you even picture a medium/normal sized bag with that headtube? I am glad that it worked out.

I don't have Instagram.

polymorphself 03-25-21 09:01 PM


Originally Posted by Roger M (Post 21985474)
Thanks polymorphself. Yeah it's insane and huge, but could you even picture a medium/normal sized bag with that headtube? I am glad that it worked out.

I don't have Instagram.

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.

Roger M 03-25-21 09:11 PM


Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 21985479)
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.

Another plus, I know where to put the kids when they need to go in the time out box.

rccardr 03-26-21 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by Roger M (Post 21985439)
84 or 85 Expedition.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2ba3a7e80e.jpg

Excuse the shoe laces. I'm still trying to figure out a decaleur for the box.

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

Roger M 03-26-21 08:59 AM


Originally Posted by rccardr (Post 21985726)
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

This bag is from Swift Industries. There are four velcro straps on the bottom that loop around the rack platform. A decaleur would secure the top of the bag very well, eliminating the need for tying it off to the bars. I will get a decaleur soon.

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.

niliraga 03-26-21 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by Roger M (Post 21985474)
Thanks polymorphself. Yeah it's insane and huge, but could you even picture a medium/normal sized bag with that headtube? I am glad that it worked out.

I don't have Instagram.

right?? not many head tubes that allow you to carry, say, a quiver of sleeping pads stacked vertically in a rando bag!

polymorphself 03-26-21 04:48 PM


Originally Posted by blamester (Post 21985070)
Lovely bike.
What shifters are they?
Are they the ratchet type?
Cheers

Nope it's friction shifting, not indexed. If that's what you mean.

Hobbiano 03-26-21 05:29 PM


Originally Posted by polymorphself (Post 21986677)
Nope it's friction shifting, not indexed. If that's what you mean.

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.

polymorphself 03-26-21 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by Hobbiano (Post 21986723)
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.

Ah, yes, that’s accurate. I suppose they do ratchet a bit.

ctak 03-26-21 09:28 PM

1985 Trek 720 test build, just in time for a long ride tomorrow

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2f06932dad.jpg


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