Re: "The Holy Grail"
Chris Z The Wheelman wrote:
Just a little fun "poll".
Of all the bike stuff that you've used or are still using (frames or
components) which has lasted the longest? How long?
In years: ?
In miles: ?
I'll play
531 Frame I bought from a kid who came into the shop that I was working
in. 29 years
Same frame 50,000 miles
Graeme.
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