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  1. #1
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    Aug 2008
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    It looks great Pardes.

    I've been thinking of putting some thicker tires on one of my road bikes for the winter...

    But I haven't gotten there.

  2. #2
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    I *love* that bike. I've ridden it a few times, and it's one of my favorite offerings in the commuter bike arena. Good choice, and happy riding on your new steed!

  3. #3
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    Dec 2005
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    And you'll post more photos after you get it properly decked out, right?

    Congrats on the addition to your collection! You can never stop with just one....
    Beth

  4. #4
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    Apr 2006
    Location
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    Me likey your new bikey!
    Really, it looks super tough and able to handle the winter conditions. Hopefully you got a good deal. Definitely post those pics when it's all decked out.
    Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com

    Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
    Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)

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

  5. #5
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    Nov 2002
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    Norwood, MA
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    Good choice upgrading to disc brakes for your winter bike. In wet, slushy weather they are much better than rim brakes. Just remember on slick surfaces to reverse your braking pattern, and use your rear brake more than the front.

  6. #6
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    You gonna slap some fenders on that bad boy?

    I get ya' on the paralysis of analysis part of bike shopping. Head swimming!

    Karen
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    insidious ungovernable cardboard

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Delaware
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    Thanks Folks! Yep, birthing this bad boy was tough! In celebration of the post-natal bliss of having it over with, I've managed to buy blingy things (but of course, ohhhhh so necessary things) that combined equal the price of the bike. Boxes of all sizes will be arriving from all points of the compass soon, so by Wednesday or Thursday the sweet thing should be all decked out and ready for those first baby pictures we love.

    I can't believe I bought $50 Crank Brothers pedals.....but geez, they came in silver and anthracite and matched the bike so perfectly. Besides, I loved one line in the product description......

    Product Features Crank Brothers 5050 X Pedal

    * Material: 6061 Aluminum
    * Cleat Type: N / A (platform)
    * Float: N / A
    * Entry/Release: They're flats dude, bail at will
    * Weight: 618g per pair
    * Recommended Use: DH & freeride biking
    * Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year

    "Bail at will", just made my day.
    "The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we might become." Charles Dubois

 

 

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