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Old 11-09-14 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by embankmentlb
I believe Klein has its place in the history of modern bicycles. Klein did pioneer the use of Aluminium in modern road & mountain bikes in the late 1970's and proved AL is a great material for frames.
Yes. I agree. The brand name has a place in history (as does Schwinn, Rollfast, Kent..... and many others). And although I wouldn't call the OPs 2004 a classic yet..... I do think and had posted (see below) it might be "collectable and is certainly desirable." It's a nice bike!

Originally Posted by Dave Cutter
Classic? As in: Serving as a standard, model, or guide? No.... I don't think so. But it might be considered collectable and is certainly desirable.
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