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Location: Atlanta, GA
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Bikes: 3 Woodrup Star Trophy models, Bianchi Pista, Ochsner, Rockhopper, Puch Mistral Leader, Mercian Touring, Bridgestone XO-2, Basso Gap
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Hi all,
I also have a 92 X0-2. Nice dark green color and used it as a commuter during my Master's degree days. It actually was the first bicycle I bought. I believe the differences between the XO-1 and XO-2 are substantial. XO-2 is tig welded, 01 is lugged. The 02 has Tange Chromo and I believe the 01 has a lighter tube set. It is true the XO-2 is a beast (27lbs), but that said it works excellently as a commuter in heavy car traffic with the upright seating position and all. I actually thought about selling mine a couple of times and then pulled it out and rode it again. It took a day to get used to it after riding English racing bikes a bunch, but it does deliver in terms of stability and comfort and me being a sentimental sod that I am I have always decided to keep it.
Sorry for the digression.
cheers,
Roland