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Classifieds / FS: Koga Miyata Globe traveler - lower gear ratio. like new
« on: February 11, 2012, 03:51:59 pm »
I am selling my 4 year old Koga Miyata Globe traveler- size 54 cm. I am 5'10 and it fits me pretty well. It only has a couple hundred miles on it. I bought it with a transamerica tour in mind, but alas I fell in love got married, and just had a child so I only got to do a few of my warm up trips around Europe and I think supported only tours are in my future 
I have loaded it down with supplies and gone for 3-4 days several times and it rides fully loaded like nothing else.
I modified it from the stock model it came with by changing to XT front derailer and Deore LX Dual control shifters/brake levers A shimano 105 rear derailer. I dont remember the exact cassette I put on it, but basically when I changed everything out I switched the gearing to a good low Mountain biking gear ratio. I added a Carbon fiber riser bar (it may be too wide for many people) and Ergon GC3 touring grips. The front rack is not shown in the picture, but I do have it. The only thing missing that some might wish was there is the front fender. I took it off, and it got bent in my move by the movers.
These sell retail for around $3000k prior to the modficiations made that make it better for the tough climbs in the mountains. I will part with it for $2000 obo
I also have a set of yellow ortlieb pannier bags that are in perfect condition, along with the backpack adapter. I will sell these as well for $290
I have loaded it down with supplies and gone for 3-4 days several times and it rides fully loaded like nothing else.I modified it from the stock model it came with by changing to XT front derailer and Deore LX Dual control shifters/brake levers A shimano 105 rear derailer. I dont remember the exact cassette I put on it, but basically when I changed everything out I switched the gearing to a good low Mountain biking gear ratio. I added a Carbon fiber riser bar (it may be too wide for many people) and Ergon GC3 touring grips. The front rack is not shown in the picture, but I do have it. The only thing missing that some might wish was there is the front fender. I took it off, and it got bent in my move by the movers.
These sell retail for around $3000k prior to the modficiations made that make it better for the tough climbs in the mountains. I will part with it for $2000 obo
I also have a set of yellow ortlieb pannier bags that are in perfect condition, along with the backpack adapter. I will sell these as well for $290