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  1. #1
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    New Vintage Humber

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    I just want to thank everyone for helping me justify this purchase! I have to get used to upright riding, but on the way to school this morning, my messenger bag stayed in place without an extra strap. Also, I've always wondered why anyone would want the extra weight of springs on the Brooks B66. This bike came equipped with a Wrights Olympic 76 which is just like the B66. I tell you, I had a lot of trouble with being so upright on my mixte, and this saddle seems to be the key for me. Verrrrrry comfortable. Now I have to find some tweed rides....
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    Claudia

    2009 Trek 7.6fx
    2013 Jamis Satellite
    2014 Terry Burlington

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    Sweet! Glad you came to your senses and got her
    LORI
    Pivot Mach 4 / WTB
    Updated Vintage Terry Symmetry / Bontrager InForm RL WSD

  3. #3
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    wow, cool bike!
    I like Bikes - Mimi
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    Davidson Custom Bike - Cavaletta
    Dahon 2009 Sport - Luna
    Old Raleigh Mixte - Mitzi

  4. #4
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    Very nice indeed, congratulations!

  5. #5
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    Lovely!

    I love old 3-speeds. If I didn't live in a place that required me to carry my bikes up and down stairs whenever I wanted to ride, I would definitely have one in my fleet. Clearly, it's time to move.
    2009 BMC Road Racer SL 01 / Specialized Ruby 155
    2007 LeMond Reno / Luna Chix Team Saddle
    1980-something Lotus Odyssey / Brooks Finesse
    1992 Bridgestone RB-2 / Brooks B-17 Imperial
    Nada Bike singlespeed / Brooks Team Pro in white

  6. #6
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    I love it! Great saddle bag, too.

  7. #7
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    So glad you got her! She is lovely Looking forward to more ride reports.
    Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...

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    Quote Originally Posted by uforgot View Post
    Now I have to find some tweed rides....
    Beautiful! Will you need tweed?
    Fancy Schmancy Custom Road bike ~ Mondonico Futura Legero
    Found on side of the road bike ~ Motobecane Mixte
    Gravel bike ~ Salsa Vaya
    Favorite bike ~ Soma Buena Vista mixte
    Folder ~ Brompton
    N+1 ~ My seat on the Rover recumbent tandem
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    [QUOTE=Trek420;627908]Beautiful! Will you need tweed? [/QUO

    Of course!

    http://kctweedindeed.wordpress.com/
    Claudia

    2009 Trek 7.6fx
    2013 Jamis Satellite
    2014 Terry Burlington

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    http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/03...ycle-ride.html Not that you are in Buffalo but I did find a tweed specific ride. My bike and clothes will not fit.
    Savra

    2006 Specialized Dolce Elite/Specialized Stock Saddle
    2011 Surly LHT/Brooks S Flyer

  11. #11
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    Yay! I'm glad you bought it. Happy riding.
    Living life like there's no tomorrow.

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    2007 Look Dura Ace
    2010 Custom Tonic cross with discs, SRAM
    2012 Moots YBB 2 x 10 Shimano XTR
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    Very nice.
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  13. #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Savra View Post
    http://www.buffalorising.com/2012/03...ycle-ride.html Not that you are in Buffalo but I did find a tweed specific ride. My bike and clothes will not fit.
    Doesn't it look like fun? Here are more:

    Tweed Rides

    And a 3-speed tour
    Claudia

    2009 Trek 7.6fx
    2013 Jamis Satellite
    2014 Terry Burlington

  14. #14
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    I love this paragraph from the Lake Pepin 3-speed tour. (Eagle watching. )

    To gain a better perspective, here is a list of things we leave behind: derailleurs, lycra, target heart rates, SPD, SIS, STI, HRM, XTR, etc. There will be no sprinting, spinning, drafting nor will there be any carbon fibre, drillium, eludium or unobtanium. Please note we are not advocating being a retro-grouch or ridicule those with alloy handlebars but instead we are asking you to strip away all you know modern cycling to be and hop aboard your £5 Thrift Store Raleigh and come with. Leave your lycra and Johnny-Rebel competitive spirit at home and instead, bring your sense of adventure. Wear something appropriate for eagle watching or sitting in a café and bring an honest-to-goodness rain cape because, of course, it rains in England. Be prepared to make new friends and be swept away by the scenery. Be prepared to stop here and there to take a photo or complain about your hard saddle or make an entry in your Tourbook. Be prepared to keep in mind it's not the destination you'll remember but the journey. -STO
    Claudia

    2009 Trek 7.6fx
    2013 Jamis Satellite
    2014 Terry Burlington

  15. #15
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    just gorgeous!!!! SO glad you took her home and made her yours.
    Congrats!!!
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    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

    1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
    Cannondale F5 mountain bike

 

 

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