What is this crank?
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Bikes are okay, I guess.
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All that midrange '80s stuff was pretty decent, in my experience!
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The Golden Age of Shimano, From around 87 on, near every mtn group was a solid performer. Even inexpensive ones. (once Uniglide was whittled down)
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
Exage 300, often found with the elusive 40t Biopace chainring in 130 BCD.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
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