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Old 01-05-08 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dwoloz
What is this "off the peg"?
No custom frame and/or equipped as standard, i.e., you don't have to add anything. It comes from off the peg/rack/hanger clothes as opposed to tailored/custom, I think.

There are/were a few bikes that were "disc ready" because the manufacturer chickened out of actually specifying and equipping discbrakes. These're next to useless if you're looking for something you can ride away from the shop immediately.
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