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the painter
07-09-12, 11:02 AM
Hi my name is tom I live in Illinois just purchased a bike for exorcise its a cheep 300$ schwinn I got on ebay it is a hybrid gtx-2 . retired commerial painter as in schools bainks hotels office buildings.I dragrace a rear engine dragster as a hobby it will run 185-195 mph in 7 sec.


10 Wheels
07-09-12, 11:04 AM
Hello Tom,

Welcome to Bike Forums.

How fast is your Schwinn in the 1/4 mile......Hehe

the painter
07-09-12, 11:21 AM
Hi 10 wheels it is on its way. it will be very slow with me on it lol.


10 Wheels
07-09-12, 11:22 AM
Give it a good go and let me know...

the painter
07-09-12, 12:12 PM
If I survive the 1320 ft I will let you know I will take my cell phone just in case lol.