Originally Posted by
Stormy Archer
Where do you draw the line between mid level and entry level? derailleur hanger?
I let the manufacturer tell me in their literature (or lore) whether this is a mid range or a top tier bike. I just sold a 1978 Raleigh Super Course, a mid level bike. Before that was a Centurion Dave Scott Ironman Master, also a mid level bike. Each was a fine example with higher quality tubing and reasonably good workmanship, mid level or better components, excellent overall ride qualities.
What you describe would be entry level.