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03-18-2009, 07:09 PM #1
back of the autobus
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2009 Lynskey R230 Houseblend - Brooks Team Pro
2007 Rivendell Bleriot - Rivet Pearl
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03-18-2009, 07:44 PM #2
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I just today was thinking about a Surly Cross Check and wondered how many other women rode them. This was great post to find.
CA_IN_NC, I was wondering, did the seller tell you who built the rims? Great bike. You're inspiring everyone!
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03-19-2009, 03:54 AM #3
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The black and pink combo is gooood lookin!
I got a barely used Cross Check this winter (ebay, Christmas) and LOVE it! I've only been out on it a few times but the ride is smoooooth!
Mine is the gray color. I've ordered orange bar tape. Trying to decide where/if I should add these--http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodFR_002.html.
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03-19-2009, 06:17 AM #4
In through the out door..
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There are actually more ladies on TE who ride them - who haven't chimed in here. Knottedyet is one...
Originally Posted by kimdburns
The seller built the wheels himself (and now that's a large part of his business since he owns his own shop). Here's his still under construction website: http://longleafbicycles.com/ I've also had a second front wheel built my by my local shop - it came with a generator hub, and - though I adore it - I wanted a second wheel for long rides. Generator hubs don't have much drag, but some. And this isn't the super expensive Schmidt with really low drag.
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