Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Cheltenham-Pedersen racer, Boulder F/S Paris-Roubaix, Varsity racer, '52 Christophe, '62 Continental, '92 Merckx, '75 Limongi, '76 Presto, '72 Gitane SC, '71 Schwinn SS, etc.
My Shogun 600 had the Shimano 600 "Arabesque" grouppo on it, which seems appropriate.
This puts it right around 1979 or so.
It was a nicer mid-range bike, but 2 sizes too small for me. Still, it rode great and the paint was durable and glossy.