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Old 06-08-21 | 02:37 PM
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Bikes: (2) ti TiCycles, 2007 w/ triple and 2011 fixed, 1979 Peter Mooney, ~1983 Trek 420 now fixed and ~1973 Raleigh Carlton Competition gravel grinder

Why not? The frame you can build with one of the world's most available resourced, enough CF to wrap the joints and some epoxy may not be 2021 up to date, but done right, fully worthy of 2005 and in the 140 years of the modern bike, a very, very good ride. Plus, your neighbors and clubmates don't have one.

The owner of Portland's best (in many's opinion) bike shop, River City, owns a bamboo bike I have seen parked on the showroom floor many times. He commutes on it, has put on a bunch of miles and it clearly has served him well.
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