Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
They are two different styles of bikes but the Giant is definitely a better quality bike. I'm familar with the Mondia brand but I be cautious of assuming that just because it's a Mondia it's Reynolds 531. I'm sure they made bikes at many levels and this looks like the lowerend of the spectrum judging by the stamped dropouts.
Yeah, I agree it might be lower end. There would likely by a residue of a Reynolds sticker. If it was original paint which it seems to be.
Very cool bike, but I think the Giant will yield more in shorter time.
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