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I took my 1979 Trek 510 with its Ishiwata 022 tubing out for a 28 mile ride today. But it's 531 day. Now I know why I felt sluggish on the ride. And I was worried that I was just out of shape.

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A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
A race bike in any era is a highly personal choice that at its "best" balances the requirements of fit, weight, handling, durability and cost tempered by the willingness to toss it and oneself down the pavement at considerable speed. ~Bandera
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In under the wire! I never knew 531 day was a thing until tonight!
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