Initial impressions of my 85 Sequoia
03-01-20, 03:52 PM
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Initial impressions of my 85 Sequoia
All I can say is WOW. With all the help on here I think it's a winner. Straightened a bent derailleur hanger, cleaned the rear derailleur, new chain, shift cables, brake cables, bar tape and hood. Tuned it up and it rides like a dream.
I really think I like the friction shifting better than the indexed shifting o my other bikes. So smooth and quiet. Although it's a little big for me I'm going to have a hard time selling or trading it. I can still straddle it
flat footed but it's a little close.
I really think I like the friction shifting better than the indexed shifting o my other bikes. So smooth and quiet. Although it's a little big for me I'm going to have a hard time selling or trading it. I can still straddle it
flat footed but it's a little close.
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Beautiful.
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Gorgeous!! If you can straddle it, and it's comfortable when riding, you've got a winner. "French Fit" and all of that. It's my size, but you should be the one riding it. 
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