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Old 02-01-24 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bikedued
It just feels too heavy, you know what I mean. Full 531 bike, and feels like a high ten frame with alloy wheels when lifted.,,,,BD
You might be expecting too much from this- yes- it's 531, but it's a touring bike.

It's like comparing my 1978 TX700 with my 1978 730- they're both full 531- not a whole lot of difference between them, but the TX700 is a tank in comparison.
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