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Old 06-29-22 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SeeSeeRookRook
I am wondering if it is the norm to get a vintage/old road bike as a commuter bike?
It's not the most often-chosen thing, but it is very sensible. Components are well understood, and they're compatible with many other components. Steel is durable, easy to work with, well understood, and forgiving of mistakes.
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