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Bikes: It's complicated.

Originally Posted by dddd
For what it's worth, these 1970's Semi-Pro bikes were rather un-racerly in terms of geometry and, to a degree, weight as well.

Angles are fairly slack, chainstays not very short, and with 27" wheels. I'd call it a sport-tourer.
The slack seat tube angle shortens the frame's reach dimension and I found myself glad that my ~60cm example came with a longish stem.

I like mine for all kinds of riding, but it seems less snappy than most others, more like a Super Course.
Yesh, but the chrome and pinstripes gotta make it go faster.
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