Old 04-22-17, 03:49 PM
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RiddleOfSteel
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All bikes are ready-to-ride and usually include waterbottle cages mounted. All have pedals (Shimano SPD mountain for ease of commuting and walking when off bike). This is a sampling of some of them. Big bikes can be light, too! And I like them with enough weight (over 18-19 lb), otherwise they get a bit harsh and 'flighty' over crummy pavement when they're really light. Maybe there is a golden ratio of rider to bike weight? Like 9:1 as the 22-23 lb bikes feel really good. The Peloton feels good too, but those few pounds less are noticeable--lean and very fast.

1985 Schwinn Peloton - 20.6lb - 25"/63.5cm, 2x10 downtube Dura Ace, Vuelta Corsa Lite wheels, 7700 cranks, 7800 FD, RD, brake calipers, Prologo saddle, quill stem + drop bars, BL-R400 levers
1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 (chrome) - 23.7 lb - 2x10 Dura Ace, Vuelta Corsa Lite wheels (32mm tires), 7900 shifters, 7800 cranks, FD, RD, Prologo saddle, stem/bar conv., Tektro brakes
1982 Raleigh 531 - 23.2 lb - 25.5"/64cm, 3x10 Veloce (Ergos, RD, cassette), Comp T cranks, Racing T FD, Record/Open Pro wheels+Gatorskins, Centaur brakes, Nitto Noodles
1988 Trek 560 - 22.2 lb - 25.5"/65cm, 2x10 Record (Ergos, FD, cassette), Chorus RD, FSA Carbon Team Pro cranks, 1800g wheels, CF/alu brakes, CF seatpost, stem/bar conversion
1989 Cannondale SR800 - 20.5 lb (when built up a while back) - 66cm, 2x10 Dura Ace 7800 with 7400 cranks
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