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Old 07-13-11, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Wheeler
That clears up a lot. I saw the Granfondo go by the other day and I didn't see what I thought was a steel bike 95% composite and the rest I thought were aluminium. I had a look at the vintage section and saw some nice Gardin's too. Good I didn't want a new bike anyway.
I refuse to buy one. Being brought up on a 70's Motobecane Mirage and 70's Stella.....steel is the only way to go. My 85 Trek 460 racer is the only bike I'll ride.

I had a non-riding friend look at my bike and say, "why dont you drop a couple grand on a new bike". I sharply told him it wouldnt ride any better than this one and very likely wouldnt make me any faster.
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