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06-08-18, 04:12 AM

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Barrettscv

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I keep three L'Eroica era bikes, which I define as iconic, well equipped bikes from the bike boom era. In my case this means a 1971, Peugeot PX10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount and a 1977 Motobecane Grand Record. I consider more modern bikes with short reach caliper brakes to be from another era. I have those bikes, too, including a 1976-is De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra among others.

The L'Eroica bikes are best saved for solo rides. I can use the more modern bikes with short reach caliper brakes on moderately fast group rides.

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