I was writing a thread asking why I Shouldn't go buy a road bike this weekend and one of the guys I work with said he had a Peugeot road bike sitting in his garage collecting dust did I want it?........well Yeah if it fit! Well it does!...The stand-over is a little high but the reach is great. I had it out in my jeans and t-neck and tennies and LOVED the ride. I wanted to ride it home and switch to more comfortable clothes and take it out NOW! I've already made an appt with my LBS to take it in and have them check it out. I'll switch out the seat, it needs new tape and clipless pedals/shoes of course! I'll also switch the brakes so the front is on the right (comes from riding motorcycles!). But I have a sweet steel road bike for $65! oh man - I don't wanna be here - I wanna be out screaming on the trails riding FAST! We weighed it and it comes in @ 20 lbs which after riding Baby would be like a feather to a tank!! Holy Carp - I'll need to learn it's name!!
(it just told me I had too many images in my post....didn't know one could Have too many smilies!!!)
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03-31-2005, 12:04 PM #1
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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03-31-2005, 12:24 PM #2
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Whoa! Get out of her way, she's going for a ride!!!!!!
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03-31-2005, 01:08 PM #3
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Good for you, Mac!! Have a blast!
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03-31-2005, 02:01 PM #4
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It's karma, you lucky girl!!
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03-31-2005, 03:47 PM #5
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A 20 lb steel bike for $65? Cool! Have fun, and I hope your health and the weather are good for screaming down the roads this weekend.
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03-31-2005, 04:29 PM #6
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Sweet! Happy riding and bonding with your new bike!
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03-31-2005, 09:50 PM #7
I love headwinds! Really?
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Is that considered heavy for a road bike btw??.....compared to Baby, he feels like nothing - I was surprised he weighed in at 20 coz I sure thought he was lighter. Having no basis for comparison - enquiring minds want to know!
Originally Posted by aka_kim
A 20 lb steel bike for $65? Cool! Have fun, and I hope your health and the weather are good for screaming down the roads this weekend.
PS: can you tell he's already let me know what sex he is........didn't want to go into the bike rack next to Baby with all her packs and lights and big tires. All I could think of was a young stallion trying to show off for the mare!Last edited by CorsairMac; 03-31-2005 at 10:39 PM.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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03-31-2005, 04:42 PM #8
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There is no such thing as too many smiles ... or bikes!!! Originally Posted by CorsairMac
Congratulations on the new bike ... obviously it was/is destiny!
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03-31-2005, 04:47 PM #9
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Happy dance!! New bike!!
I had a Peugeot road bike in the cough*70s*cough (God, I feel so old). I loved that thing! If your new-to-you bike has been sitting around for a while, be sure you go through it thoroughly (cable, brake pads, chain, tires, etc. etc.) Since you got it for such a steal, you can afford to throw a little love at it!
I have my brakes switched on all my bikes, too (left rear, right front). It started because my husband wanted his bike like that (motorcycle history), so I switched mine, too. I have gotten used to it that way, and actually I think it works better for me. I have better control and coordination on that side (I'm right handed), so I can modulate the front better with that hand. Be sure you warn anyone who rides your bikes, or they're in for an instant endo!
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