Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Chrome stays, forged chrome drop out, and forged chrome fork crown are all signs of a high quality bike.
Chrome wheels, chrome crankset, chrome handlebars, chrome seat post, are all signs of a bottom end bike. Stamped chrome dropouts or stamped chrome fork crowns are also signs of bottom end bike.