Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Boston-ish, MA
Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10
I concur that it really boils down to durability, and then weight and appearance. Also manufacturing tolerance. But a modifying factor is how much you ride that bike.
I suspect I'll never wear out the HS on some of my bikes. Others I'm not so sure about.
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