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11-09-04 | 02:36 PM

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galen_52657

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From: Towson, MD

Bikes: 2001 Look KG 241, 1989 Specialized Stump Jumper Comp, 1986 Gatane Performanc

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Originally Posted by Maj.Taylor

To [somewhat] dispute your assertions, sir--the following is my progression:

[1980] Peugeot/Simplex (France)
[1981] Lotus/Shimano (???/Japan)
[1983] Guerciotti/Super Record (Italy)
[1987] Vitus/Super Record (France/Italy)
[1990] M Cycle*/Record (USA/Italy)
[1995] Serotta*/Record (USA/Italy)
[1997] Litespeed*/Record (USA/Italy)

*Custom-built frame

I have ridden steel, aluminum, and titanium frames. I have used French, Japanese, and Italian components. Yet, I have become comfortable with custom-built American frames and Campagnolo Record. I have always wanted, and still want, a Colnago (w/Record, of course).

Purchasing power will oft-times trump comfort level.....

Here is my progression:

1985 Gitane/Simplex - then Asian/Campy/Mavic mishmash as stuff wore out - and it wore out fast
1990 Bianchi/Asian mishmash and hand-me-downs with Mavic cranks
1996 Bianchi/Centaur
2001 Look/Centaur/Record - with shifters/cassette/derailuer replaced by Voloce as things wore out

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