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The Big Picture
A bike should fit you. Most riders today are riding bikes that by our standards, are too small. They make you lean over too far, which puts too much...
The Big Picture
A bike should fit you. Most riders today are riding bikes that by our standards, are too small. They make you lean over too far, which puts too much...
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Repaints, Repairs, & Re-Brazeons
Several options here, listed in order of cheapest to least cheap: Stay local. Find a frame builder who’s comfortable and experienced.
Repaints, Repairs, & Re-Brazeons
Several options here, listed in order of cheapest to least cheap: Stay local. Find a frame builder who’s comfortable and experienced.
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Long Shen Factory Tour
In the late teens of March'13 I went to Taiwan and visited the Long Shen lug factory, which I believe makes the best lost-wax (investment cast) lugs, crowns, and bottom...
Long Shen Factory Tour
In the late teens of March'13 I went to Taiwan and visited the Long Shen lug factory, which I believe makes the best lost-wax (investment cast) lugs, crowns, and bottom...
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