The reason I ask is that I have a Criterium, with 105 hardware all the way around. From the best I can guess is that it is probably late 1980s early 90's at the latest, although it rides like it is much younger than that. I bought it for a song from a pawn shop 3 years ago ($99!) and assumed that it was 1998-99 at the very oldest, but I think I was wrong on that. I was just amazed that the bike I am in love with, and have put a couple thousand of miles on, and the bike that turned me into a raging road cyclist, was so aged. I was just curious as to how the company evolved and how they seem to be totally off the map in terms of big name tours and endorsements. From what I have experienced, when I get into the 21st century and upgrade I would only be looking at getting another C'dale.
Have there been any quality issues as of late? My roomie has a Trek 1000 and it is a flailing piece of garbage. Just curious.
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