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Old 06-06-09 | 10:11 PM
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Types of Univega Gran Turismo frames

Mine is double butted according to the sticker, with mounts for only one bottle cage, and no front lowrider mounts. I hear about triple butted Gran Turismos with lots of mounts.
I am really happy with my frame, but I wonder why they are both named the same, with such different tubing. Was it a change from one year to the next? Anyone know?
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Old 06-07-09 | 08:23 AM
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You will find lots of variation in this particular model. Some years had caliper brakes (ouch), other years had more desirable cantilever brakes. Do a search of this forum and you will find lots of info on this model, be sure to search by relevance, or it does not work.

I had a 1983 as I recall, sold it earlier this year. It did not have front rack braze-ons, and did have canti brakes. I think the tubing was double butted, not sure anymore. It was a really nice bike, just not my size (too small). It also had all Suntour Blueline components, which I like.
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