I didn't ride bicycles often once I got my driver's permit. Years later a friend's unfortunate accident inspired me to do a fundraiser in the form of a bike tour. The local bike shop, North Central Cyclery, put together a sweet bike on the (somewhat) cheap for me. After owning it for a while, I realized I wasn't ready for a big tour (from Illinois to Austin, TX) so I just stopped talking about it and was a bit ashamed to ride the bike. So recently, I got back on it while in New Mexico and one day I just decided that I would ride to Austin, TX just to ride there. So I did. I passed out slips of paper with her website on it along the way and en route her site disappeared. So I went on to New Orleans and hopped a greyhound to Ocala, Fl. Now I'll post up for a while and try to find a job so I can blow all my money on another tour!
Frame:
Miyata 1000
Pedals:
stoopid plastic ones. I really need to upgrade
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Biopace.... I love it... what ever happened to it?
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Shimano Deore
Saddle/Seatpost:
WTB SST
Brakes:
Shimano shoes, nothin fancy
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sansin Gyro Master w/ Schwable Advancer puncture proof hybrids
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Sansin Gyro Master w/ Schwable Advancer puncture proof hybrids
Accessories:
Yellow Planet Bike fenders, antlers I found on I10, a flower my mama made for me
More Info:
Just finished my first tour of 1500 miles on this baby! If you live in DeKalb, Illinois, you'd recognize it..... too bad my cam got jacked or I'd post some pics.
Added by VeloYellow. Last updated about 13 years ago.
danridesredline11 says:
i have 2 miyatas my favorite is a americana its heavy and a little small for me but every time i ride i end up riding a mile or two farther then i planned too.
Posted almost 13 years ago