Front: | 50/40/28 |
Rear: | 14-30 |
LowRatio: | 0.93 |
HighRatio: | 3.6 |
Range: | 387% |
LowInch: | 25 |
HighInch: | 97 |
This is my Miyata 1000 with the original 5 speed freewheel and 40 spoke rear wheel. It is still usable, but in 2023 I switched the rear wheel for a cassette version. I used it for many touring trips like Port Renfrew, and also around town for fun trips. This was the best touring bike in 1986. It has a 3x5 transmission. The rear cogs are the old style freewheel. In driving it, I can't remember needing a higher gear, but I certainly use the lowest gear to grind up those hills in North Vancouver, and also to get up the big hill coming out of Port Renfrew.