Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver

I have ridden this bike 35 km in 59 minutes after already riding for a more leisurely 65 kilometres.

The fellow who had it before me bought it in 1955 and rode and raced it for nearly 50 years.



It is among the smoothest and most efficient bikes I own and excels for long rides where rider comfort also becomes a factor.

The bars come down when I feel the need for speed.