Originally Posted by
Cougrrcj
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!
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the bike and have two of them, my favourite being the later 1991 model. I think it's a fit issue more than anything with my 1982 since I hate being hunched over in the aggressive fit position and I'm too lazy to change it. It's also likely the extra weight and lack of exercise I've experienced during this pandemic that make me feel that way when I ride. I never experienced the issue before. It's still very lively regardless of the weight, I didn't mean to put it in a negative light, it's still my go-to ride!