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10-11-15, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mos6502

I would also imagine that 99% of riders cannot out-cycle their frame.

I'm your 1%.

10-12-15, 01:58 PM

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My working hi-ten bike after a cursory cleaning to remove the detritus of Friday's commute in the rain. I can feel the difference between this bike and my, um, higher-end bikes, and I can out-ride this one. But it's still a great bike, has been for 40-some years.

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10-13-15, 07:30 PM

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My Ross Gran Tourist Three Speed. It has a very nice riding 1020 frame. I kinda like it...

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10-28-15, 08:49 AM

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Ross Eurotour with a few upgrades: Sugino no.6 crank, weinmann rims, 3t handlebar...

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10-28-15, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dddd

I can see why the Mercier is appealing. Just a quick look shows quite-racerly geometry, fork is straighter and the chainstays shorter, so appears to be more sporting of a road bike than the more multi-purposed UO8. (...)

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Originally Posted by Mos6502

(...) I also think a lot of the perceived difference simply comes from hi-ten frames being designed mainly for casual riders, and consequently having long stays, conservative angles and lots of wheel clearance. More exotic frames tended to be made from higher quality metals,and probably a lot of the characteristics that are perceived to come from the steel have more to do with the design of the frame.

Interesting observations. And I'm inclined to agree with you, as I've noticed that - apart from the Mercier in post # 109 - two other high-ten bikes have earned favorite positions in the non-fixie household.

One is mrs non-fixie's rather lowly Benotto 500 Lady, which she claims 'is faster' than her Brands (which is all Reynolds 531 and was built by Gazelle's racing department). Notice how low the head tube is, compared to most other mixtes (and yes, that stem is very tall):

The other is my orange mystery bike. The only time I realize it's a high-ten bike is when I lift it onto the bike rack, next to one of my 'nice' bikes: