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Old 06-20-09 | 09:45 PM
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dbakl
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Back in the day (early 70s) 21 pounds was considered pretty light. Less than that, you were superhuman. I'd guess average race-type bikes of the day were 22-25 pounds, depending if clinchers or sewups, and what junk you added.

In those days, wheel weight was considered most important.

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