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10-24-12 | 09:58 AM

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bibliobob

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From: Sacramento, CA

Bikes: '64 Bianchi CDM, '62ish Altenburger Cinelli Mod B, '63-64 Cinelli SC, 69 Rene Herse Competition, '71 Gitane SC, '73 Cinelli SC, '73-74 Colnago Super,, '73-74 Cinelli SC, '78ish counterfeit Confente, '82 Medici Gran Turismo, '67ish Mondia Speciale

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Originally Posted by KonAaron Snake

I don't necessarily agree that it doesn't have financial value as it sits.

Yes, it's ugly -

The thing I really like about this bike is the wide tubular concept.

I always use SPDs...total heathen.

Sorry to butcher your quote like a politician, but:

1) I agree that it has a lot of financial value as it sits. A total refurb wouldn't raise the value a lot to me. I love the open history of an unrestored bike, and yours just screams, "I have had a great life!"

2) I don't think that it's ugly at all. On the contrary, I think it's great looking...

3) Wide tubulars? Where can I find some? Share your sources!

4) I have SPDs on a few of my bikes. Basically, the sunny day, 25-40 mile social ride bikes keep their quill pedals, and everything else gets SPDs. So, I'm a heathen as well....

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