miamijim

So....

Those forks have aluminum extension running about 1/3 down the leg. Its been a long time but I once broke one apart on a bench vice. Assemble, ride.

Leinster

I just came into this thread to point out that not calling it "Help Miyata Here" was a huge missed opportunity and I am disappoint.

Distanc3

You're lucky to find one that fit. I'm still waiting for a ~50cm one in this colour scheme

OldManJones

Could you explain further? I thought the whole fork was aluminum.

RiddleOfSteel

Came here to say that the aluminum forks that I've had on bikes, from the OMG scary stiff bone-shaker Cannondales (1989, 1991, and 1992 respectively) were fine. One can make any material rubbish for its application. The hands-down worst bike I've ever ridden was a 1986 Schwinn Super Sport. All steel. Harsh. A nearly painful test ride, and a short one at that. I was immensely glad to sell it. Miyata generally makes 'strong' feeling frames, but you'll have to see. Get your saddle right, your saddle height right, your stem/bar/brake lever setup right (as in not a half drawn-and-quartered position--allow you arms to act as shock-absorbing suspension arms), not brick-heavy wheels, and tires not pumped to 120 PSI, and you should have an honest idea of what it will feel like. There's a lot of garbage "knowledge" floating around the web (no kidding), so you'll have to be discerning. Know your own personal experiences and what your expectations are going into it. Every person has different preferences, body weight and proportions, which do sway things. Your 53/54cm Miyata experience will be different than my 63cm (or 66cm if they made that model in that size) experience. There's a whole lot of context left out of, well, most everyone's posts when it comes to ride quality, handling, componentry, preferences and expectations. Give it a shot, and if you like it, SWEET. No old wive's tales, rando posters, rando other internet users, or uninformed friends/family members' past statements need apply. The fork is original, and it matches. Give it a good chance and work from there.

miamijim

Yes, they are. But made of multiple pieces. The 'crown' has extensions or fingers that extend down into the legs..

madpogue 

Send lawyers, guns and money;
Dad, get Miyata this.

clubman 

NOS? Blasphemy to replace it.

Leinster

Well played, sir!