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Old 10-08-10 | 04:05 PM
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Bikes: 1977 Bridgestone Kabuki Super Speed; 1979 Raleigh Professional; 1983 Raleigh Rapide mixte; 1974 Peugeot UO-8; 1993 Univega Activa Trail; 1972 Raleigh Sports; 1967 Phillips; 1981 Schwinn World Tourist; 1976 Schwinn LeTour mixte; 1964 Western Flyer

I'd also say that two identical bikes that are lugged vs. tigged, the tig frame would be a bit lighter, but once you hang parts on it, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

Functionally, there's no difference though that I can tell. The steel used is a much better indicator of ride quality than the joining method. Further, I'd argue that riding style and rider weight would also make a huge difference. Something that is really stiff and snappy to a 120 lb spinner would be weak and willowy at 220lbs and mashing...
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