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Old 02-02-09 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by wrk101
Sooner or later, if you get serious about bicycling for exercise, you will want a road bike. If you like a women's style, the vintage mixtes are tough to beat. I sold a Panasonic Sport LX in January for $135; alloy rims, three piece crank, cromoly frame. I think any of the Japanese mixtes from the 80s would be nice, and can be found in the $100 to $150 range.
The OP said nothing about mixtes or derailleur bikes. Where did your reply come from??
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