Thread: has anyone on a cheap bike ever win a Tour de France?
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Old 08-06-20, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hillyman

https://pelotonmagazine.com/gear/hampstens-huffy/
How about a cheap name on a handmade bike?
I don't think a Tour winner but still unbelievable allowed
It was common back when steel ruled, that riders would have their frames made by their preferred builder, then painted in their sponsors colors and logos. Which is probably how this came about.
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