Downtube shifters, quill stem, aluminum bottle cages, polished hardware ... I'd say their trying to go for the contemporary/retro feel ala 2005 Mustang - Problem is, overall bike design (aside from materials) hasn't really changed much over the past couple decades... My girfriend wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a bike made in the 80's and a bike made in '05...
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