True. The SR's aren't classics in the, well, classic sense, or true collectibles. Simply decent bikes, made of decent steel (even Soma will charge you $800 for a similar lugged frame these days) and decent components. As stated, the Semi Pro featured Shimano 600. I also owned a SR Professional, which sported Durace components and nicer steel frame and lighter, although not necessarily better depending on how one rode, wheels. I taco'd that one T-boning a car and gave the Durace groupo to my brother. Boy, do I regret that. But I digress.

SR also sold a few lower grade 'touring' models with the lower, third tier components of the day. Stem mounted shifters are a dead give-away. I would avoid them. But I can't wait until I get my Semi Pro back on the road. I've rebuilt the wheels and all I need is a warm enough weekend to paint the frame.

DanO