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Old 12-20-14, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thinktubes
Check vintage Novaras or an early 90's Bianchi Volpe
Yes! I have a mid-90's Volpe that I love much more than I expected. I can't even figure out what's so great about it. It can't be the weight, so fit must be a factor. Maybe the geometry makes for a balanced and predictable ride. It's not sluggish but not nimble, either.
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