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Old 09-12-25 | 02:11 PM
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Bikes: Breezer Venturi, Schwinn Peloton, Marin Lucas Valley

Blue Steel Look

I just picked this up quite reasonably from a guy who switched to an e-bike, and is cleaning out before a move. It's a '99 Schwinn Peloton, from what I can tell from how it's spec'd. I had the itch to do a project, couldn't decide which direction (80's, resto-mod, or.. gasp.. "obsolete" carbon with rim brakes) and then this came up.

It's got Ultegra 6500, Flight-deck, brakes, 53x39 crank, FD, and a DuraAce RD-7700. Cassette was changed to 12-27, with a Sora shifter.
Mostly it just needed some cleaning, new brake shoes, a little wheel truing, a different saddle, pedals, and it still needs fresh tape.
I put over 25 miles on it today, very smooth and great handling, but not plush.
I already have an '84 Peloton, so I guess this makes me a collector!

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