Originally Posted by smontanaro

Nobody said you had to mount a kickstand.

This frame demonstrates how much better quality the low end was BITD. Chrome socks and head lugs, forged dropouts, striped lugs. While it might be gas pipe, it might well be a nice rider.

I have a similar bike, a gas pipe (or close relative) Conti (26.4 seatpost, so you know the seat tube is sturdy - no chance I'll dent that puppy!) I showed up for a group ride Sunday morning. Of course, everybody else was riding something modern. A woman walking into the Starbucks complimented me on my cool bike just as we were shoving off. So, polish that baby up and ride it proudly.