Originally posted by Walter
26 pounds is heavy. The Univega I referred to above is probably about 24 and I thought it heavy
Just to throw in a bit of Retro-grouch (a bit of bittering hops to the sweet wort of info we have here);
In
1980 Motobecane offered the fully equipped Grand Record 12 speed at 22.5 pounds for $400.00.
In 1980, they also offered the 20.5 pound Team Champion road bike.
If you were on a budget, would it be too crazy to keep your eyes open for one of these fine machines? - used, of course, but probably at yard-sale prices.