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Originally Posted by Hellgate
Higher end Peugeots are a wonderful ride, especially with a nice set of sew-ups. And, the old Simplex/Stronglight/ Spidel group isn't half bad either.
I take my bike out on long climb rides and ppl are surprised it's "fast."
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Very cool bike, BTW. Excepting time trial equipment, it's amazing how bikes haven't gotten any faster (as if a bike can be fast without a rider) for YEARS...In some ways they have gotten more convenient with integrated/indexed shifting, clipless pedals, etc....but no more efficient in a meaningful way. I also like to take out vintage (for me, 1980-90's) bikes on rides, especially if the younger guys are there. I try to answer questions about them in a deadpan way...Q:How many gears do you have A: It's the latest thing....twelve speed....Q:That bike is old...Isn't it? A: Everything you see here is old (including me)...