48cm Miyata 1000 Touring Bike, Ultegra, Thomson, Soma, Ritchey

Beautiful extra small (
~ 4
8 cm
. Miyata called this a 19.5” at the time, but the geometry is similar to what a 48/49cm touring geometry generally looks like ) Miyata 1000 touring bike for sale. The Miyata 1000 has been called “the best touring bike ever made” by none other than bike guru Sheldon Brown for a reason. Strong and surprisingly lightweight double-butter chromoly tubing makes for a very smooth and comfortable ride, whether loaded or not — the 1000 is known for its excellent ride characteristics while unloaded and loaded, which means it’s the perfect bike for a variety of uses. This build includes a full Shimano Ultegra 6500 18-speed groupset, Sakae cockpit, Thomson seatpost, Ritchey Pro wheels, and Soma’s excellent tubeless-ready Supple Vitesse EX 38mm tires. Such a nice ride! This bike has a gorgeous Burgundy finish, with gold outlining and details. It looks amazing in the sun! If you’re not already familiar with the Miyata 1000, a quick search online will demonstrate its sought-after status.