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Old 08-19-09 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bearonabike
Maybe the idea came from this source:

http://www.fujibikes.com/LifeStyle/C...bsolute10.aspx
+1, I'm more inclined to think Trek is being influenced by Fuji and Raleigh who are successfully using the retro concept. It is possible Schwinn and Bianchi played a role, but I doubt it, they're not big enough players.

EDIT: Or they could be influenced by Specialized who just came out with a steel framed road bike with downtube shifters in the $600-$700 range. Yeah, that would get Trek's attention.
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