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Old 08-24-11 | 09:51 PM
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Bikes: 1973 Eisentraut; 1970s Richard Sachs; 1978 Alfio Bonnano; 1967 Peugeot PX10

After several weeks of tooling about RVA city on my Nano, I took it on a club ride tonight.

1) It is the most commented upon bike I've ever had. About ten people rode it a bit after the ride.

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2) The gearing is inadequate. I was blasting along in 52/12, and could barely keep up with the ride leaders. Just ordered a 54 tooth chainring. Won't take care of the problem, but should alleviate it somewhat. The bike is quick, but not fast. Classic trade off.

On the tall guy front, I seem to be having no problems other than those that would affect a shorter rider as well (see #2 above). It's certainly a great in city bike. I've added a rack, nashbar has a nice black and white Axiom rack that looks good on a black nano. Maybe pics later...
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