You like the Pure.
I like the Pure (it is a cutie)
You're comfortable on it.
You love it, I can tell.
Keep it and enjoy it until you really, really decide it's time to move on.
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Thread: A Woman's Perogative
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09-11-2007, 05:57 PM #1
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09-11-2007, 06:52 PM #2
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Life is too short to ride a bike that doesn't make you smile. If you love the Pure and it makes you smile, go ahead and get it.
And be aware that it is OK to change your mind later and get another bike if your needs and desires change.Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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09-11-2007, 07:04 PM #3
Don't whine
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Keep the Pure.
Later, you can buy a Surly Long Haul Trucker and put a 2nd Brooks B67 on it.
It's always best to have at least two bikes: a utility and a zoom zoom! (more bikes is better, of course, but two is good!)
Start with the one you love NOW, and add another one later!
Fit, function, and true love!
Get the bike you love now, not the one you might love later.
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09-11-2007, 08:01 PM #4
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Ooohh!!!
That is a cute bike.
I love the Trike hmm must resist the urge to look at more bikes.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
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09-11-2007, 10:00 PM #5
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But what about that Bianchi Milano???!?!?!? AY AY AY!!! But it costs twice the PURE....
Juuuuuuust kidding....
thank you all for taking the time to chime in! you rock....
elk
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09-12-2007, 03:09 AM #6
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I've looked at the Milano. Off the shelf, it has gears for a Tour de France winner. I am not a Tour de France winner. It is *very* cute looking, but I'd need to build up a lot more strength before it's an even sort of reasonable choice for me. There are several ways to give it more sensible gearing (customized rear cog, smaller chainring), but I don't love it enough or need a second bike enough to want to deal. Yet.
Also... no lights! *dreams of a generator hub on the front wheel*
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09-12-2007, 09:49 AM #7
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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What about something like the Giant Suede DX? It's got the same upright geometry and flat-foot stance of the Pure, but it has a 24-speed drivetrain? With narrower tires it would probably be pretty fast. Not as cute as the Pure, but probably more versatile.
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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09-12-2007, 10:43 AM #8
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The Electra Amserdam has a generator light...and thats the cutest bike of all...
Originally Posted by Torrilin
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