Old 09-13-21 | 11:26 AM
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T-Mar
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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.
It all depends on the model year. There were two distinct versions, 1975-1977 and 1978-1981. The former came with 27" wheels, while the latter came with 700C wheels and a significant weight reduction, claimed as being 3 lbs. The wheels alone will make a big difference in the "snap". The OP's bicycle is from the latter period
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