VintageRide

Normally I would not post in C&V but since southpawboston presented his Stag and I doubt there are too many I thought I would add a few images of the large ( 57.5 cm ) frame I recently received and just put together.Still sorting a few things out, such as getting a new shifter cable and installing the front derailleur.I had two Rivendells, a Bleriot and Romulus, both of which I sold to purchase something else, well, one of them was the Stag and I also decided on something more vintage and I found a early '80's Raleigh Gran Tour. The Romulus was a good riding bike but the Stag and Raleigh are more fun ( and the Raleigh takes 35mm tires although fenders are going to be a bit tight ) and as much as I liked the look of the Bleriot it just felt too stiff and a bit on the twitchy side with steering feeling a bit too light - the harsher ride was the main issue. Back to the Stag I am very glad I decided on it as it really feels together. It does a pretty good job of absorbing bumps etc. and handles great too, it might become my favorite bike - although I only have three.