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Old 06-14-12 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DsmBerg
A Varsity isn't a great model for comparison. If you get something with Reynolds or other high quality tubing you won't find them sluggish or heavy.
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While the Varsity is a fine bike for what it is, there's a WORLD of other bikes between the Varsity and the Trek 1000.

I agree with the OP about the "elegance" of "classic" steel bikes. For me, the horizontal top tube and non-OS tubing have a much more graceful look.
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