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Old 02-22-07 | 03:18 PM
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Judging by some of the keywords: "decent" "Moderately-priced" and your joining a club, so presumedly NOT looking to be racing for money...I'd agree with Majikman and steer toward the "post 1980" Japanese offerings. I think that's where the bargains, that will suit you, are. I'd look at high-end Univegas (made by Miyata) as well as Schwinns (made by Panasonic) and even consider the early Specialized bikes like Allez, though you may be dipping into Taiwanese if you go there. Down a few posts, there's a guy asking about his Schwinn Peloton, JP made with Columbus SL/SP tubing: that's a bike you could ride as-is or spread the rear to allow for a light, modern wheelset...and that's the upgrade that would make any of the above more "competitive", bet you can find one of them at a good price!
Centurion Ironmen, Nishiki, JP Bianchis, Fujis, Bridgestones without the cult cache...all good choices, too.
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