[CR]re: Vintage Tourers - Miyata 1000

(Example: Racing:Jean Robic)

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Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 19:48:08 -0400
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From: "Roy H. Drinkwater" <roydrink@ptd.net>
Subject: [CR]re: Vintage Tourers - Miyata 1000

Gilbert Anderson wrote:
> I think then and now one of the best off the shelf tourers were the purpose
>built semi French style Miyata 1000's. Brazed on front and rear racks,
>cantilevers, and other touring details. I think they were on the
>market in the 76-79
>era and later?

The racks weren't brazed on, but attached to the cantilever bolts like a TA rack. I had one that I toured from Virginia to Florida on. Only problem was the size, they came in 21", 23", 25".

Roy H. Drinkwater
Lititz, PA