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04-08-11 | 07:42 PM

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jonwvara

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Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record

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Originally Posted by bushwickbike

Thanks you all for your replies and warning me about the handle stem. I am aware of it, but did it on purpose because it lets me ride in a more upright position. I do that on all my bikes and never had my face ripped off.

You mean "never had my face ripped off SO FAR."
An upright riding position is nice in, but I'd think about buying a taller stem, like a Nitto Technomic. C'mon, I don't even know what you look like, but I bet your face is worth it.

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Last edited by jonwvara; 04-08-11 at 07:43 PM. Reason: editorial zeal

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