Originally Posted by
seedsbelize
The components I already had. The color happens to be my favorite, for a bike, for a shirt, for whatever. My concern is never for "period correct", etc. My concern is for what I like to ride.
Edit : It also has a cyclone GT rd. It doesn't like index shifting, so I've had to re-learn friction for the rear. I like it.
I might also add that I live in a desert wasteland as far as used bikes and components are concerned. If i don't have it personally, I have to bring it in from outside.