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08-17-19 | 01:23 AM

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DQRider

Old Boy

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From: Minnesota

Bikes: Mostly 1st-generation, top-of-the-line, non-unicrown MTBs/ATBs: All 1984 models: Dawes Ranger, Peugeot Canyon Express, Ross Mt. Whitney (chrome), Schwinn High Sierra, and a 1983 Trek 850.

Bianchi Sport SX 9-Speed Conversion

This bike was OK as a 6-Speed cruiser, but that upright riding position never felt quite right on it. Here's Before:

So, after I finished my `49 Clubman and marveled at the ride on that, I did a similar build with this bike. It turned out a treat:

Now it feels fast and nimble, just as it was supposed to. This one's a Keeper.

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