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Old 01-20-09, 03:21 PM
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Elderberry
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Originally Posted by Richard Cranium
Go get some old lugged steel frame, put some bullet-proof wheels on it and ride. And don't get all stupid with the bags. Use the rear-rack and a trunk rack bag, never put crap, except your lights, computer on your handle bars.....
I agree with the old lugged steel here, as I put my distance bike together around an old Schwinn World frame found at the local co-op, but what's with your vendetta against handlebar bags? I find it kind of funny.

EDIT: I also think a B-17'd be worth a try. I never felt any unnatural pain in my break-in period, and many folks find it to be the best saddle possible for distance riding.
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