Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Get a 1988 or newer Master (see Robbie's recap) to get the nice Tricolor components. Worth the extra time searching IMHO. Now if a great deal on a pre-1988 showed up, then why not? Ride it for a while, and when you move on, you will be able to get all of your $$ back. Kind of like free rent on a bike.
With an Ironman, really its a can't lose proposition if the frame is good. They are enjoying a nice bump in the market, and continue to appreciate.