My Vintage Touring Bike a 1987 Miyata 1000LT

I ride a 1987 Miyata 1000LT. In the mid '80's the Miyata 1000 was considered to be the finest "off the floor" touring of it's day. This old bike has been upgraded to match modern performance standards and maintain it's vintage charm. Come and take a look at my vintage touring bike, a Miyata 1000.

Links to some of my gear:

[SeanKeesler]

When I was a kid, my gym teacher said, "Find an activity you can do until your old." Bike touring is definitely one of those things, and it looks like you've found ways to modify your bikes to allow you to do it until you're old too!

[trep]

All of a sudden I need a vintage touring bike! What a nice bike collection you have.

[albertbrown]

Paul, so happy to see you roll out your collection of bikes. My wife thinks I'm crazy with only 3 + 1 spare.
I started back at biking after my triple bypass. The Drs said they wanted me riding a stationary bike for 1/2 hour every day. Before long, I was bored (like you) so I put a smart TV over the handle bars so I could feel like I was riding thru Paris with YouTube. Then, I migrated to a nearby trail video. After a couple of days I realized it would be more fun to really ride so I go out my old bike and started real riding.
Great video, looking forward to more.

[dooley-ch]

I own one bike, a Dawes Super Galaxy touring bike. When I bought it in 1991, it was top of the line - hand built in the UK with Reynolds 531 steel tubing etc. Like yourself, over the years I've replaced many of the components. So far I don't see the need to own any other bike and at 60, I expect it will do me a life time. Keep on rolling.

[BluecollarBackcountry]

I'm 65 and love my vintage bikes. My favorites are my 1988 Centurian (25mm tires) with Tange cro-moly and my 1984 Schwinn World Sport which was actually built by Giant Bicycles with 4130 cro-moly and updated with new components and all sealed bearings. It's a great ride.

[sparkyvespa]

I have just found a Geoff Roberts 1987 steel ladies touring bike for my 9 year old daughter, she has been putting car polish on the frame. She appreciates that it’s hand made and great quality. Just shows that even in today’s world, kids don’t need to have everything brand new!
Many thanks great film.

[jeffhildreth]

I have a 1982 MIYATA Aero Pro, now modified to my taste. Bullet proof, reliable, comfortable, handling is A1. .. we are buds. Owned it since new... Thousands of miles in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon . 20mm tires, old fashioned toe clips, Highly modded, Suntour Superbe Bar Ends and Suntour Pro brakes, Suntpour Pro Drop outs, chrome Cinelli Crown forks...custom blue to silver fade paint, proper wide drop bars.
I will be 76 tomorrow (July 23) I have been riding since 1953., still ride, have 7 bikes to include a 1983 SOMEC Rivendell Hunqapillar, Rivendell Cheviot, 1992 Giant Cadex III Mt Bike in mint condition though ridden constantly.

1994 TREK 940 Mtn Bike.

MIYATA were the best of the best in the late 70s though the 80s.. No compromise quality.

[toddeftsadams]

Sweet boss! My first real bike was a 1981 Miyata 912. I rode over Trail Ridge in Colorado I 1982 when I was 17 years old. I still ride that bike occasionally to this day.

[RouteARevisited]

Great to see you still ride an old Miyata touring bike! I had a Miyata 1000 touring bike, steel frame, hand built in Japan, bought in 1984. I think I paid $800 (Canadian). Put more than 125, 000 km (78, 000 miles) on it. After 30 years, the frame broke (rear drop outs). The old gal carried a load of weight over the years, and I thanked her, but had to say 'sayonara'.

[WonkNRoll]

“You should always have something to stop your bike. For that, I recommend brakes.” 😂 Sage wisdom!

[mikec]

Thank you for this video. You have a refreshing sense of humor and a nice video presentation with very good basic information everyone can use. In my case my bike setup was causing me great discomfort until after viewing your presentation. I realized it was the seat. So I added one and the pain is gone. 🙂

[frankducett]

That Miyata is truly, certainly, without doubt a unique-one of a kind custom and obviously working design.

[richardwhitehead]

80’s Miyata’s we’re arguably the finest production steel bicycles ever made. Truly the zenith of the lugged, steel framed bicycle makers art. The subtle flex of the fork and bottom bracket area combined with the flex of the quill stem and handle bars are the secret sauce that produce the magic feel of these frames. The traditional main tube diameters also help smooth out the ride. Every time I ride any of my 80’s, Japanese, steel bikes I’m always reminded of this magic feel. My ‘modern’ tig welded, over sized tube steel bikes, not so much.

[kennoble]

Your knowledge shows you've ridden more than just a few years. Your injuries show it also, but your adjustments, show your love of riding. I'm an old biker also, and, as my handlebars get higher, my seat gets softer. I ride on old Treks, and have modified them to my liking and comfort. Ride on.

[kevinmikolajczak]

I’m loving all of your videos Paul! Hope you keep putting out more content.

[markowsley]

Those are some seriously nice bikes you have there. I was having a good time watching up until you had to mention Waterford bikes lol. I still miss my custom Waterford from 1990 ☹️. Best bike I've ever ridden. Love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

[gilabear]

I've watched this vid more than once because it is so good. I still have my 1981 Univega Gran Turismo that I bought new. Rode it from Mexico to Canada... Rode it the other day, and it is still fun! Going to do some more tours on it now that I am retired. Yeehaw!

[waynewaddell]

Hey Paul I have the same bike. Love it a real work house. I’ve toured in the Yukon and Alaska. Northern British Columbia and I am planning on cycle this summer in the Eastern coast of Canada all on my Miyata 1000 👍

[JohnsVintageRoadBikeGarage]

I've been looking for a Miyata 1000 in minty condition for years! Hard to find for sure! Excellent ride!

[yzohjjv]

best videos ever nd i find myself watching this man's videos so much for a person who doesn't even ride!