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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Seattle and Reims
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Bikes: Peugeot: AO-8 1973, PA-10 1971, PR-10 1973, Sante 1988; Masi Gran Criterium 1975, Stevenson Tourer 1980, Stevenson Criterium 1981, Schwinn Paramount 1972, Rodriguez 2006, Gitane Federal ~1975, Holdsworth Pro, Follis 172 ~1973, Bianchi '62
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I also am a fan of the early "mountain bikes", which are the ones without suspension. They typically are sturdy and inexpensive, have eyelets for mounting fenders and a rack, and don't stand out as worth stealing. I set up such a bike for a friend who used it to tour from Seattle down into Mexico. It cost us about 200€ all told, including new tires that were more suitable for touring. He loved that bike.