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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:30 AM
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What kind of bike do you own?
I just bought a Bianchi "Boardwalk" I haven't even ridden it yet, but it is sa-weet. Hybrid, with no suspension. Not going to be doing any single track, most of my riding is on paved surfaces and secondary dirt roads. This bike is perfect for the C&O canal towpath. Can't wait.
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RevolutionaryActs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:32 AM
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1. The kind with pedals and wheels..... a seat too............
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:33 AM
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2. How many wheels?
n/t
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RevolutionaryActs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:34 AM
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3. ....two.....
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mike_c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:36 AM
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4. Trek 6700, now about 5 years old...
...with lots of modifications and lovingly maintained. It's fitted out mainly for commuting and touring. I love that bike.
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tridim Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:37 AM
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5. I had a GT Avalanche mountain bike
It was beautiful, until it was stolen from my apartment storage unit. The theft kind of spooked me, so I haven't bought another one.
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:40 AM
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6. Man does that suck. I feel your pain.
I hade a "beach cruiser" stolen on the very first day I had it.
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bookman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:43 AM
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7. Just got a bike myself.
I'm heading to 60 and overweight. My doctor took the time (20 min. plus) to just try to brainstorm what kind of exercise would work for me. I really appreciated that.

I made an investment in a "comfort" bike to use on our hike and bike trails. It always looks great to me. I'll have to build up some stamina, but I've done it every day since.

I have a Specialized Crossroads. So far I like it.
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:47 AM
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9. Sweet, thats the way to do it.
:thumbsup: :hi:
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cyberpj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:44 AM
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8. Harley Davidson Sportster, 1990
Yes, I'm a motorcycle Mama.
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:48 AM
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10. I knew somebody was going to post motorized
Did you go to Sturgis this past summer?
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cyberpj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:52 AM
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12. Hey - a biker is a biker is a biker...
Not this time. Did that twice in my younger days though.
That. And Daytona Bike Week.

Good times..... Good times.......
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:55 AM
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15. Indeed, I'm not knocking motorcycles
I was in the Black Hills this past summer during the rally and there were supposed to be 500,000 bikers there. Hill City had bikes lined up both sides of the street for at least a mile.
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PuraVidaDreamin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:51 AM
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11. TREK Fuel dual suspension Mountain Bike
Single track baby...That's where it's at!

but seriously... biking is a great cardiac workout, and easy on the knees for those of us getting up there. Also in the woods, alone, away from it all, there's a sense of child-like freedom.
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Goathead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:58 AM
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16. Ever been to Moab? I want to do the White Rim trail in Canyonlands
But the waiting list for campsites is up to year in advance.:-( I would have to get at least a hardtail for that.
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Bzzzz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 06:10 AM
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25. Love Moab...
was there a few years back. Also went to Fruita,Gunnison and Crested Butte and road the trails. Had hoped to make it to Sedona, but wasn't enough time to do it all. We plan on retiring in 3 years and moving out to the Moab area.
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Tektonik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:52 AM
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13. My friend has a Trek street racing bike
lucky bastard x(
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alwynsw Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 12:53 AM
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14. '93 Harley SuperGlide w/sidecar.
Now that's sweet!
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Seabiscuit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:07 AM
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17. Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Vrrrrrrrrooooooooooooooooooom!!!!
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frylock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:10 AM
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18. 2000 specialized rockhopper fsr..

modified with stiffer suspension, front and rear.
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vogonjiltz Donating Member (298 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:29 AM
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19. A schwinn
mesa, 5 or 6 years old, took off the bumpy trail tires and put in panaracer urbanmax tires. It looks ridiculous now.
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Longhorn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:37 AM
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20. I have a ten-year old Raleigh that I just took in today
to get the works: tune-up, tires and tubes, chain, new seat, and grips, and a helmet for me. It cost about $185 but it was about $450 new so I thought it was worth it.

Lance Armstrong, move over!
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enigmatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:42 AM
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21. This one:


Not exactly, but I did the same as the guy who owned this Raliegh Superbe; updated it for use as a 4-season city bike. Bought it for 25 bucks at a thrift store..
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mike_c Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:47 AM
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22. nice-- generator front hub and multispeed rear?
I think the only thing I'd change is the platform pedals-- I just can't ever go back. That is one pretty bicycle.
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enigmatic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:51 AM
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24. It's beautiful, isn't it?
After I cleaned mine, replaced the cable and tires, and oiled everything up, it worked like a dream. I used to be a Gary Fisher bike worshipper, but this is the sweetest (and coolest) functionable bike I've ever had, especially for winter..
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Floogeldy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 01:48 AM
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23. Peugeot St. Laurentz
Great bike, and I wish Peugeots were still sold in the US.

B-)
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-18-05 06:27 AM
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26. Gary Fisher Sugar
She's about 3 years old now. I ride singletrack in Florida, mostly pine flatwoods type of terrain. I've broken the frame once, but GF replaced it. Typical dual suspension set-up, Cane Creek, Manitou, etc.

I ride platforms rather than clips, as I like the ability to swivel more in turns. My gummy Vans haven't let me down yet, but I probably should use shin protection.
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