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Nightshade

04-06-15 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tcarl (Post 17673664)

Because my vintage Schwinn Paramount gets a lot more oohs and aahs and attention and admiration than any carbon bike I've ridden.

:roflmao2::roflmao2::roflmao2: Oh, the truth hurts...so bad! :p:p:p

Like it or not......steel is real. VERY real.....:lol::lol::lol:

jade408

04-06-15 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcarl (Post 17673664)

Because my vintage Schwinn Paramount gets a lot more oohs and aahs and attention and admiration than any carbon bike I've ridden.

Vintage bikes have the Je ne sais quai modern bikes don't have. Everyone loves to see an old bike and picturing a lifestyle that doesn't exist anymore!

xiaoman1

04-06-15 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Burkhart (Post 17672373)

The list overlooks the greenest material, bamboo.
EDIT: Oops, went back and read it all the way through. Bamboo did get a mention.

+! I read it all the way through....Bamboo I like steel for the ride quality and it will rust away carbon fiber and aluminum take much longer to go back to nature.
Regards, Ben

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