3 bikes, same price, same condition, which one?
03-05-15 | 11:58 AM
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3 bikes, same price, same condition, which one?
Raleigh racing usa. Nice paint and chrome. Suntour mix.
Panasonic DX 4000 shimano 105 custom paint by Panasonic.
Torpado super strada, pearl white and chrome. Full campy pantograph. 3 t bars stem and saddle.
For an everyday rider. Just curious what opinions will be.
Panasonic DX 4000 shimano 105 custom paint by Panasonic.
Torpado super strada, pearl white and chrome. Full campy pantograph. 3 t bars stem and saddle.
For an everyday rider. Just curious what opinions will be.
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03-05-15 | 12:30 PM
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Okay, I'll say it this time:
Whichever fits best.
Whichever fits best.
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03-05-15 | 12:31 PM
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Forgot, all same size, all three fit the same. Come on!
i know which one I want, I'm just curious what others will pick.
i know which one I want, I'm just curious what others will pick.
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03-05-15 | 12:35 PM
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Bikes: Yes, please.
Without any further information, I'd go look at the Torpado first. Don't have a Torpado yet ...
03-05-15 | 12:37 PM
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The which fits best is definitely the right answer, but I'm going to pretend they all fit equally...
We'd need photos and a more complete parts break down, but I'm inclined to say the Panasonic as a rider.
We'd need photos and a more complete parts break down, but I'm inclined to say the Panasonic as a rider.
03-05-15 | 12:39 PM
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03-05-15 | 12:40 PM
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Bikes: Yes, please.
Good enough for me.
03-05-15 | 12:41 PM
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Full-panto Campy on a Columbus-piped frame? No-brainer 
Another vote for Torpado.
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Another vote for Torpado.
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03-05-15 | 01:03 PM
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Definitely the Torpado.
03-05-15 | 01:13 PM
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Torpado
I have one that is beat up (sat outside for years) that I was given.
it is simply fun to ride....there may be some truth to the italian magic theory
If the one you are looking at it is good shape the paint is pretty, mine is not
Torpado Super Strada
https://equusbicycle.com/bike/torpado...obrochure2.pdf
secon place panasonic.
I have one that is beat up (sat outside for years) that I was given.
it is simply fun to ride....there may be some truth to the italian magic theory
If the one you are looking at it is good shape the paint is pretty, mine is not
Torpado Super Strada
https://equusbicycle.com/bike/torpado...obrochure2.pdf
secon place panasonic.
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03-05-15 | 01:28 PM
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I am curious what model the Raleigh is, I think that "Racing USA" was just something they put on their upper tier bikes of the time, along with the chrome plating. Doesn't really matter though, all nice bikes, but the Torpado wins based solely on return value.
03-05-15 | 01:39 PM
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I would choose the one that most readily fits the equipment I want to use, such as rack, fenders, wide tires, whatever.
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