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03-01-2010, 09:36 AM #1
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03-01-2010, 01:11 PM #2
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We don't need strong arms, we're cyclists, all we need are stronger legs. Arms are only good for the post ride recovery beverage of choice.
Isn't lightweight hybrid kind of a contradiction in terms? I got a step ladder because friends run screaming when asked to help me (5' nuthin') lift my heavy POS (though very puhrty yellow) commuter to the roof rack.
Go for the fit first, then work those "guns" 
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03-01-2010, 01:24 PM #3
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Really? Better tell Lance that.
Originally Posted by Trek420
We don't need strong arms, we're cyclists, all we need are stronger legs. Arms are only good for the post ride recovery beverage of choice. 
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03-02-2010, 07:18 AM #4
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Thanks everyone - I do lift weights and work out - I have a shoulder problem and am fairly short I am also getting OLDERRRRR...... almost 60
Probably lightweight and hybrid is an oxymoron. I have also thought about a road bike with a little sturdier frame if that makes sense. I do know the importance of being fitted I was just doing a litte research on various manufacturers, when everyone thinks of weight they are usualy thinking about peformance. I live in a high traffic area and love to load up my bike and go.
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03-02-2010, 07:50 AM #5
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High Tech Bike and Ski Removal Device
We've found these to be very benefical to our equally aging shoulders.
If you are using a roof rack, you might consider a mount that allows you to remove the front wheel. Bike is lighter and you get slightly better gas mileage.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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03-02-2010, 08:32 AM #6
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Hmmmm, this is interesting, at least for the home end Originally Posted by SadieKate
We've found these to be very benefical to our equally aging shoulders. The trunk on my Lancer is quite high in proportion to my height - which means that the bike gets hoisted up further than usual for a trunk rack. This isn't a problem with my Trek, and I am counting on Knots advice elsewhere that my LHT may well be lighter than my Trek
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03-02-2010, 09:08 AM #7
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We keep those fancy devices in the car also. They aren't just for home use.
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