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Old 12-19-20, 09:17 AM
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That's a lot more bikes than I would have thought. There were some large brands still going in the U.S., but that has pretty much gone away AFAIK. I don't think large brands from any country specialize in magic though. I remember the first bike I ever fell in love with at first sight was an early '70s full pantographed Colnago. I swear when I saw it in the bike shop there was an otherworldly glow around it. But maybe it was by the window. A couple of years later I saw an Eisentraut and that was a revelation; immaculate construction and durable coatings which at the time were unmatched by anyone in Europe. But some people get more excited by pantographing and flashy paint. I loved the paint on my Viner, but you could chip it by looking at it, I have wondered if it was made from chicklets chewing gum.
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