robertj298

Maybe, probably, no idea. The Sequoia's were designed by two of the absolute best in the business, Tim Neenan, then Jim Merz.

Both of them knew exactly what they were doing and it shows well in these.

They had their own versions of what a touring bike should be and do regardless of and including at the same time many other rationales.

Here are two Merz touring bikes from 1978 before he went to big S.

They are legendary and amazing, period.