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the spirit in which it was made and developed , justifies it being called a classic . It is actually the sort of bike that a classic enthusiast would buy if they wanted a new bike , could find one for sale , and afford it . Craig ’ s bike , pictured , is a 1992 model . The second bike we had in Christchurch was a 1982 model . The difference in styling and build were minimal , although the riding position on the ‘ 92 was slightly higher , and the bike felt tighter . It had only travelled 12,800km at the time . The ‘ 82 had low kilometres too . It had spent many years standing in a museum in England , until a private buyer brought it to New Zealand . I was only the second person to ride it in this country . It was a memorable experience .
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