Originally Posted by
abshipp
I did ride my first 200K late this summer. Planning on doing more next year!
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1977 Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 - my only unmolested* vintage bike in original condition. I like to keep one bike around that has the same components it did when it rolled off the assembly line. *I have converted it to 700c with a spare wheelset, and am planning on re-building the original high flange hubs with new 700c rims and butted spokes. I like having something *original*, and it's chrome! This one would be hard to give up
I did my first 200k this summer as well
That LeTour sounds awesome, I hope to do a similar project soon.
I logged many, many wonderful miles on the LeMond this year. I setup the gearing with 50/39 and 13-23 600 tricolor, turned out perfect for my area. I never had a trail failure over at least 4,500 miles. I did a lot of daily rides but less century's then I wanted.