In Memory of One Cool Cat
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Bikes: Lemond Victoire, Cannondale.Mountain Bike, two 1980s lugged steel Treks, ancient 1980-something Giant mountain bike converted into a slick tired commuter with mustache handlebars, 1960-something Raleigh Sports
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I've been riding a lugged steel Trek since 1984. Amazingly, it still has the original Campy headset and the original Sun Tour Superbe brakes and front shifter. Everything else has been replaced at least once. To mark the bike's 20th anniversary, I had it repainted and it looks great. Interestingly, I own a new LeMond ti bike, which is wonderful. It's very quick and fun to ride, but the Trek (while heavier and not as quick in the handling dept.) is MUCH more comfy on long rides. Also, I actually enjoy the retro down tube shifters, the Brooks saddle, the old-school quality of the lugwork--and the realization that I've logged tens of thousands of miles with an old friend. I'll have to get a snap up here sometime soon.