Looking for Zeus
10-05-06 | 02:07 PM
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Looking for Zeus
I have a confession to make. I recently sold my only 2 vintage bikes that I had to buy a newer bike. (Orbea) Partly because I needed it to do a lot of the group rides that really require a newer bike. Problem is now, I'm missing that vintage steel. This past weekend a guy rode by me on a beautiful Zeus bike. All parts were original looked almost like Campy, 531 Reynolds SL tubing. Anyways, I want one either whole or just a frame (60cm.) If anyone has a line on one, let me know.
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10-05-06 | 02:13 PM
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If you wanted to have your legs surgically shortened, I could sell you a nice '71 Zeus Professional... 
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10-05-06 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Mhendricks
I have a confession to make. I recently sold my only 2 vintage bikes that I had to buy a newer bike. (Orbea) Partly because I needed it to do a lot of the group rides that really require a newer bike. Problem is now, I'm missing that vintage steel. This past weekend a guy rode by me on a beautiful Zeus bike. All parts were original looked almost like Campy, 531 Reynolds SL tubing. Anyways, I want one either whole or just a frame (60cm.) If anyone has a line on one, let me know.
10-05-06 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rcnmoon
Just curious, What characteristic of the "group ride" required a newer bike?
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10-05-06 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mhendricks
For one I needed a bike that fitted me well enough not to have 1) knee pain, 2) back pain, etc. The needs of the group ride; something I could ride for over 50 miles comfortably, climb hills with, weighed less, so I didn't have to worry about 1 & 2. The bike I have now climbs like a rocket and flat out flies but I can't bring that to a vintage ride.
Rider of vintage road bikes & not so vintage mtb
