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Old 07-22-21, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Cactus459
Sorry not an option for Noobie.
Oh yes it is, my young Padawan. Upload them to your Member's Album.
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Old 07-22-21, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by rando_couche
When you reach my age (don't ask!), "all original" translates to "unrideable", mostly thanks to vintage gearing. 42x21 bottom gear? It is to laugh!
Same here, but also handlebar height and width, saddle comfort, etc. I have had my Miyata since 1984 and there's no way can I ride it for any length of time as originally equipped. A taller stem and a Brooks saddle make it a comfortable nostalgia machine.
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