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Old 11-22-14 | 09:35 AM
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From: Wadsworth, IL

Bikes: Motobecane Vent Noir, Specialized Crux, Specialized Carve

Originally Posted by DaveLeeNC
Recently returned to cycling, resurrecting a mid-late 90's Bianchi EL-OS steel bike. Did a significant upgrade (2014 Chorus from 1996 Chorus, wheels, seat/seatpost). I like the looks of the bike 'in chrome' better than the now more carbon/black look. But being old I really needed the wider gearing, somewhat more aero wheels, etc. Have pretty much decided not to go after the fork. I dropped a tad over 3.5 pounds and got it down slightly under 19 pounds - I will live with that.

Before and after below.

dave
Hot, I love old bikes with modern parts.
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