Originally Posted by
cyclic_eric
That is a nice sport/racing bike from the 80's. I personally like them, but it is not ideal an ideal bike for commuting.
Is it the right size for you? Ones like it sell for around $500. This one looks in good shape, aside from the relocated shifter.
If I were to wish for a commuting upgrade over my Schwinn World Sport, I personally would choose a bike that could fit 32mm tires and racks.
The bike size should fit, but I will take the bike and go for a test ride, if everything else works out. My technique is to ride with my feet extended as much as I can, because that way I can ride my bikes faster, and prefer bikes that are bigger in size with adequate seat adjustments. Also, my Schwinn World Sport has 27 x 1-1/4th tires, and I am not planning to move any of the parts and accessories from World Sport to Vitus Dural, if I end up buying it. I also ride a modern (year 2020) single-speed bike that has 700 x 25c tires. When I researched on Vitus Dural 979, it sounded like a great bike; hence, I was thinking of buying and adding it to my bikes' arsenal.
Apparently, you are suggesting me to pass this one up, if I intend to use it as a daily commuter. Thank you for your suggestion.
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