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08-12-11, 05:50 PM

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jimmuller

What??? Only 2 wheels?

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Bikes: 72 Peugeot UO-8, 82 Peugeot TH8, 87 Bianchi Brava, 76? Masi Grand Criterium, 74 Motobecane Champion Team, 86 & 77 Gazelle champion mondial, 81? Grandis, 82? Tommasini, 83 Peugeot PF10

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I bought this one '72. I was 23. Still ride it. Have swapped out crank, wheels, derailleurs, handlebar, chain, freewheel. The pedals, stem, saddle, and brakes are original.

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