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Bicycle

Racer in Britain

1970s
London, England, U.K.

In Britain, the utility roadster declined noticeably in popularity during the early 1970s, as a boom in recreational cycling caused manufacturers to concentrate on lightweight (10–14 kg (23–30 lb)), affordable derailleur sportbikes, actually slightly-modified versions of the racing bicycle of the era.


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