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08-19-07 | 01:39 AM

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Gary Fountain

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From: Hervey Bay, Qld, Australia.

Bikes: Colnago (82, 85, 89, 90, 91, 96, 03), 85 Cinelli, 90 Rossin, 83 Alan, 82 Bianchi, 78 Fountain, 2 x Pinarello, Malvern Star (37), Hillman (70's), 80's Beretto Lo-Pro Track, 80's Kenevans Lo-Pro, Columbus Max (95), DeGrandi (80's) Track.

If I want to go back in time, I enjoy riding my old Osgear bike. I place the frame in the late 40's (but could be earlier) and the Osgear is 1950.

The bike is quite light (22Lb) and well built and the Osgear is 4 speed and changes very reliably. The seat tube angle is 71 degrees and is very comfortable. It rides like a 1980's bike.

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