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icyclist 
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Location: California, USA
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Bikes: Trek Émonda, 1961 Follis (French) road bike (I'm the original owner), a fixie, a mountain bike, etc.

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My Frankenstein-Like Bike



This Specialized frame, which I purchased 10 years or so ago, dates to 1994. I'm riding it more than usual because my primary frame needs to be replaced, due to a crack in the bottom bracket area.

Profile Design carbon fork.Vuelta crankset. Yoeleo wheelset. Shimano brakes, Tektro brake levers.

Down tube shift levers chosen for nostalgia and because they are lighter in weight than brifters. Veloflex “open tubulars” for the retro look. Spesh bars and stem. Shimano derailleurs. A 10-speed cassette on an 11-speed hub. Veloflex “open tubular” tires.

With Shimano pedals: 18.4 pounds, 8.3 kg.

While not as flashy as my 2017 Trek Edmonda SLR (and just under 15 pounds), I love the feel of my back-up bike’s ride. Subjectively, it seems to role better, although the źoeleo wheelset has come off of my Emonda while I'm waiting for a replacement frame. Could a few extra pounds on a bike make a difference? I doubt it.

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