mickle
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I'm thinking of buying the long frame. I'd be interested to hear people's thorts.
Mine didn't take well to front panniers at all. Lots of shimmy.
Nah the headset on mine doesn't seem to have any markings on it and is original AFAIK, it may be Tange as the frame tubing is.Am surprised at this - always associate Tange with quality stuff.
I may be wrong but I have the idea that the headsets in my old 90s Ridgebacks are Tange of some sort (@raleighnut may know) and tho kinda basic looking I have found them fine - they are toughish looking old fashioned engineering though - ball bearings, no cartridge nonsense.
I nearly forgot, a couple more negatives which cause issues are the mudguard fittings.
look forward to your report back on getting it.I've put my name on one, a 58 'Long'. The new stock will clear customs next week. Exciting!
maybe you could take one of your bikes apart, just partly, temporarily at least.Been looking at these myself - theyve had some decent reviews as a good riding, sensibly thought out machines with a no nonsense spec. Just trying to think of an excuse to get bike no.11 past Mrs D.