Originally Posted by jgedwa
In a related note, why didn't barcons become more popular than they were? ...
From 1972 to 1974 or so, they enjoyed a pretty good run on Nishikis, including the Road Compe and the Semi-Pro. When commuting in traffic or riding in a crosswind, I, too, prefer not to take a hand off the bars.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069