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Check it out!!! http://www.bikebiz.com/news/29459/GM-takes-Specialized-back-into-all-American- ownership About time. ;)...
mattroche
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Apr 1, 2008
7:02 am
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Matt, I could use the SunTour cable stop clamp, if it's still available. I'm in San Francisco. Thanks, Joe Getcy...
pdq911
jmgyho
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Apr 1, 2008
5:05 pm
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I've had a couple of people ask if I had any new pics of my Expedition. Well, she's been getting ready to tour in 6 or 8 weeks, so I took a few pictures of her...
Ted Phelps
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Apr 1, 2008
9:37 pm
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(I posted this earlier, but it didn't seem to post). I've had a couple of people ask me if I had any recent pics of the Expedition. Well, she's getting ready...
Ted Phelps
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Apr 1, 2008
10:29 pm
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Please forgive the vulgarity, but that is #*$^*@&* sweeeeet!!! Ted Phelps <tphelps@...> wrote: I've had a couple of people ask if I had any...
j c
myredraleigh
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Apr 2, 2008
12:49 am
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Ted, Great bikes!!! Your attention to detail is awesome. Would you share some wisdom on touring with Moustache bars? I have Noodles on my Expedition and...
cougyoti
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Apr 2, 2008
1:28 am
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... Thanks, cougyoti. It's all in the details. Yes, I'm persnickity. What can I say? ... Noodles on my Expedition and Moustache on both the 610 and Centurion ...
Ted Phelps
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Apr 2, 2008
3:08 am
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Hello All, Ahhhh.... spring is here for us on the Northern hemisphere. And I am fortunate to be going on a last minute trip to Holland and Belgium at the end...
qclabrat_1
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Apr 2, 2008
5:14 pm
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I'm looking to replace my previous Expedition with a slightly smaller 54cm. framed model. Either a bare frameset, or fully built-up bike would be fine. Thanks...
orcasislandfarm
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Apr 3, 2008
3:06 am
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I would be more worried about the airline than I would be the Miyata's reliability, so why not take it? Ride down to Keyport, then to Sandy Hook and then ride...
pdq911
jmgyho
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Apr 3, 2008
3:24 am
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I rode my Miyata 610 35 miles per day for almost 90 days one summer. The bike can take it. But why not just get the bottom bracket and headset repacked? It...
mattroche
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Apr 3, 2008
4:27 am
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Seller states that it's a 57cm, but it looks like a 56. Presently at $152.50 ...
pdq911
jmgyho
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Apr 3, 2008
5:06 am
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Hello, Edison, NJ, I think a 1000 would be more than up to the ride. I'd second the motion to redo the bearings, altho not absolutely essential. What I would...
danneau@...
danneau1
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Apr 3, 2008
1:38 pm
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Hello qclabrat, Continuing the bias of the group, I would certainly recommend lifting up the "demoralized" spirits of your faithful coffee-getter and give her...
Ted Phelps
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Apr 3, 2008
2:20 pm
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These bikes should probably be considered by some of you who are looking for a bike with quality materials/construction and geometry. They were made by Miyata...
Terry
bubbanutha
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Apr 3, 2008
6:20 pm
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You can really eyeball the difference of 1cm? That's good! ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock....
Karl
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Apr 3, 2008
9:24 pm
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I think the Expeditions were sized using the odd numbers. Like 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, etc. Terry in LP ...
Terry
bubbanutha
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Apr 4, 2008
6:31 am
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As per the spec sheet on in the files of our group site, Expeditions run: 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62.5, 65, 68. PDQ911's estimate is right on the money. Phil...
Phil Roberts
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Apr 4, 2008
11:42 am
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As far as I know, the Expedition was not made in odd-numbered sizes, so the choice was 58 or 56, and it looked smaller, not larger. But I may be wrong: does...
pdq911
jmgyho
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Apr 4, 2008
12:43 pm
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Also, at least on my 1983 60cm model it is a ctr to ctr measurement. And in case your not sure the size is stamped on the bottom of the bottom bracket. ...
Paul C
paulneves77
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Apr 4, 2008
2:25 pm
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I have only seen an an odd number stamped on the 47cm frameset I sold last year. All the others have been stamped 58, 60 or 62. Btw, thanks Paul, for reminding...
pdq911@...
jmgyho
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Apr 4, 2008
6:49 pm
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I just looked up the factory spec sheet. It lists ( for both the Sequoia and the Expedition ) frames sizes of 47, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 65 and 68. Nine...
pdq911@...
jmgyho
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Apr 4, 2008
6:49 pm
1222
Now... I know this forum is for 1000 and other touring frames. Has anyone seen the Team Miyata on ebay? Wow, it's dead sexy. I have the same frame. The paint...
Will Knowles
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Apr 5, 2008
1:12 am
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Okay. I was wrong. Probably because I bought what was advertized as a 54 that was too tall for me (with 25mm tires) and it measured 55 C to T. Terry in LP ...
Terry
bubbanutha
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Apr 5, 2008
8:51 am
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I recently got a Miyata 310, probably an '83 or so, I think. Unfortunately there is a dent about one inch long and 1/2" wide on the side of top tube. The frame...
Wolf Ginandes
bdh1y
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Apr 5, 2008
3:12 pm
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If painting was part of the fix up plan, you might try and "'work out" the dent with some frame blocks Chuck Davis OK Velo Tulsa...
chuck davis
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Apr 5, 2008
3:22 pm
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Hi Wolf: Could make a great winter bike it's stable. I have a 1000 with bent seat stays that I straightened out and has performed admirably for the past two...
Jon Wilson
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Apr 5, 2008
6:38 pm
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roll it out. check out velocolour (website). just try and rolling it out! ... __________________________________________________________________ Looking for...
Will Knowles
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Apr 6, 2008
1:54 am
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Can you actually get inside the tube to push out dents? How do frame blocks work? W...
Wolf Ginandes
bdh1y
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Apr 6, 2008
4:00 am
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Not a problem Ted I'll certainly update the group on how she held out. Which means I've decided to go with the Miyata. I've taken up the recommendations and...
qclabrat_1
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Apr 6, 2008
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