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05-12-2012, 11:03 AM #1
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Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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05-12-2012, 11:10 AM #2
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I love those days. May you have many more rides like that!
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05-12-2012, 12:07 PM #3
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Go you! That's brilliant, well done!
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05-12-2012, 01:38 PM #4
is no longer in NC!
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That's wonderful -- it's always satisfying to hear someone with a newfound passion for cycling!
What Scott bike do you have that you like so much, climbergirl?Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
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05-12-2012, 01:54 PM #5
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I'm impressed! I seem to be stuck at a 15-16 mph pace. You give me hope.
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2001 Calfee Tetra Pro/Selle Anatomica
1984 Raleigh Sport/Brooks B66
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05-12-2012, 01:56 PM #6
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The 2011 Scott Contessa Speedster 15.
Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
I must have test ridden about 20 bikes. The Scott just felt right. The fit was nearly perfect out of the box (yes, I got a fitting after buying it), and it just moves with me and handles like a dream.
I'm now the world's biggest proponent of test riding until something just feels really good.
"There are only two ways to live your life: You can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle" - Albert Einstein
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1970s Western Flyer Cruiser
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05-12-2012, 07:38 PM #7
is no longer in NC!
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Duh -- I could have seen the bike model in your sig --oops! Glad you found a bike you love so much!
Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
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05-12-2012, 09:53 PM #8
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Super happy for you and I hope to get there some day!
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle
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