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[Chargeride]

Did someone say old school.

 

[PedalUma]

Did someone say old school.

I was attracted to one of my first loves, a French Beauty in 1983. The thing is they are so unstable. I love it, but cannot do it now. Also, the chain stays and dropouts cannot take a powerful mid-drive. I am in a love/can't do dilemma. I will admire their refined shapeliness from afar. When I return to my old-school, it is so small. Point Reyes is where California is crumbling into the sea.

 

[PCeBiker]

Did someone say old school.

I remember those gum walled tires.
All cracked up with the fabric showing through.

The sidewalls always crumbled and fell apart way before the tread wore out.

 

[stompandgo]

Tubulars didn't.

 

[Rickman1]

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Only Mr. @e-levity can beat that

 

[e-levity]

Stefan - the motor on mine must have fallen off

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Stefan - the motor on mine must have fallen off

Is it an Epic, Mr. e-levity? An excellent bike indeed, only I achieved the average speed of 14 km/h on an Epic 8 Expert, which means "the fastest XC bike" would be a waste on me!
(I of course mentioned your "Gravel Queen" Vado SL conversion, and the memorable Death Valley trip of yours!)

P.S. Now I can see it is a Chisel. I don't quite understand the difference between the Chisel and the Epic.

 

[e-levity]

Good eye @Stefan Mikes! I’m also not worthy of the Epic, but I picked up a used 2025 Chisel base model and customized it with spare parts in the garage bin. It’s a fun bike, just a bit heavier than the carbon Epic, and a great training aid - the lack of pedal assist prevents laziness .