Syke - Deranged Few M/C wrote:
> Following the latest long-term threads reminded me of something that
> I'd meant to ask since joining the group:
>
> Why was 1983 picked as the cutoff date?
IIRC, it was chosen because around that time a number of technological changes were introduced or popularized that represented a significant departure from previous years; e.g. non-ferrous frames, new joining techniques (TIG welding, epoxy bonding), non-standard tubing diameters, indexed shifting that actually worked, clipless pedals, etc.
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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA