Originally Posted by
Flatlander45
Hello!
This is my inaugural post!
Anyone out there currently touring on/with a classic/vintage set-up? Last year I rode from Asheville, NC to Nashville, TN on a 1984 Centurion Accordo with a pair of homemade cat litter bucket panniers and more recently picked up a 1981 Miyata 1000 with a set of Cannondale touring bags that I can't wait to clean up and use this summer. Anyone else afflicted with such retro sensibilities?
I have always toured on my Miyata 1000. It's all upgraded with modern wheels and components. I love it. very simple, reliable and comfortable. Only one downside that cannot be fixed. The frame will not allow for wide tires. A 35 is about as wide as it will take and with almost no room to spare. I love my old bike but sometimes I'm jealous of these new bikes and there fatter tires. I would love to ride on a 38 or wider sometimes. I also used to use Frostline panniers. Anyone remember Frostline panniers? I recently archived them and now I have a nice set of Arkels. Modern gear is nicer sometimes.
