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Old 04-17-18, 01:10 PM
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prairie.dog
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Panasonic DX-5000 for the non-racer

So, there's an '87 DX-5000 going for $400 on my local CL, in my size. Fantastic condition, still has original 600 groupset. It's been up for over a week and I'd try to get them down a bit. I've read tons of posts gushing about this bike. The thing is, I'm not a racer. I prefer my bikes more upright. I never get down in the drops on my already very upright Salsa Casseroll, it's hoods 90%, flats 10%. I'm young and pretty fit, so flexibility isn't the problem, I just don't like being hunched over. My riding style is exploring the countryside on a Saturday morning, not lycra group rides. Could this bike suit a more upright posture, like a sport tourer/rando bike, or was it just not built for that?
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