Yeah, it is pretty ridiculous! Every time i build a New bike I'm like...this will be my beater. I said this with my DeRosa Primato...which is now clad in 2007 Campy Record Carbon, Ksyrium ES, and Fizik Arione...etc etc. It's a sub 20lb Steelie...what a waste. It makes a good commuter and training bike though. My BMC ProMachine stays on the wall until Summer. I bought the Samson with the idea to keep it rough...i'm SURE that will NOT happen. I have a problem! Help me FIX it!
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