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Old 02-28-08 | 10:34 AM
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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG

At this time in it's life it is neither vintage nor classic. I really think the word classic is misused much of the time. A Raleigh 3 speed is a Classic as are many other bikes.

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clas·sic
Pronunciation:
\ˈkla-sik\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
French or Latin; French classique, from Latin classicus of the highest class of Roman citizens, of the first rank, from classis
Date:
circa 1604

1 a: serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value <classic literary works> b: traditional, enduring <classic designs> c: characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year <a classic suit>


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