Originally Posted by
Phil_gretz
These are reasons why forums are the best place to come for information and discourse. Up to date, real life information and user reviews. Long timers have perspective, too.
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I have some old early-80s Bicycling mags and I keep 'em for reference, but the same old story back then, too. Reviews were vague, it was all about the newest bling...but of course, back then, that's exactly what us late teens/early 20s guys/gals were looking for. And the market knew it. Newest, lightest, flashiest - oh yeah!
I like to come here to receive/provide answers and perspective. I end up knowing more about the bikes of "my day" much better than I did then from a magazine. I hope I provide something in that same vein.
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