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10-11-19, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Wildwood

I remember NOT posting in this thread a year ago, fearing an outcry of contempt.

But I never really liked the ride of this mid-80s Trek '600 Series'.
Frame felt flexy. I never measured but I think it had a lot of BB drop.
(Maybe I'm just not of a Touring Mindset)
It wasn't simply that the frame was a tad large because my SuperCourse (same size and heavier than the Trek) was a more pleasant ride.

The Raleigh had a long stem and I could really stretch and relax on this bike, just not a climber.

I have almost the same Trek. It was exactly the same when I got it. I found it rides a lot better with a GXP bottom bracket. I also added Tiagra derailleurs and brifters, but I love the ride of the bike. I think some of the noodliness comes from the bb. I got mine in Bloomington,Illinois at a bike shop that was on my commute home.

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