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Bikes: 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, early '70s Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Raleigh International, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mk1
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Originally Posted by
nlerner
The Intl is built with relatively relaxed frame angles and a low bottom bracket, plus fully DB 531 frame make for a comfortable rider. If you’re used to crit geometry with skinny hard tires, it’ll feel like a comfort cruiser.
++ That's for sure! I took one of my first rides on my '71 with
noglider at his secret mountain hideaway. My reflexes were informed by a couple of decades or riding my Mercian Pro with its upright geometry, shorter wheelbase and fast steering. Came up to a little bit of bad pavement and - surprise - a minor shift of body weight wasn't enough to slip around and I sailed right into it. Tom says: "What happened there?" Sheepish me: "I guess takes more input to go around something with this bike!" I've fully adjusted, and it sure is more forgiving on less-than-smooth surfaces, including trails and gravel.
jjhabbs that's a lovely specimen you got. Enjoy!
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1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 197? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1971 Raleigh International, 1970 Raleigh Professional Mark I
Curator/Team Mechanic: 2016 Dawes Streetfighter, 1984 Lotus Eclair, 1975 Motobecane Jubile Mixte, 1974 Raleigh Sports, 1973 Free Spirit Ted Williams, 1972 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Philips Sport