Originally Posted by
BikeWonder
My 1982 model (similar to this one shown above but more modified) is great in a straight line, encompassing all the things you just mentioned. But when I have to turn, I really feel the longish wheelbase and weight.
You're going to go there, Really? The 1000 wasn't all that heavy in the era of steel-frame touring bikes. Yes, it had a longer wheelbase to help with loaded stability and that was the intent of the frame geometry - if you wanted a nimble bike or canyon-carver, you wouldn't be looking at a purpose-built
touring bike!
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