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Old 08-04-17, 05:50 AM
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I know the trend is toward wider tires, but this is ridiculous....
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That it needs a lock on it, is the concerning bit.
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What rims are those? They seem familiar.
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still lighter than a Schwinn Varsity....
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It's perfect for when I want to go for a ride but the lawn needs rolling.
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Old 08-04-17, 06:22 AM
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Are those drum brakes?
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Just glad they didn't make this from an old Cinelli. Nice Flite saddle though.
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Originally Posted by El Chaba
still lighter than a Schwinn Varsity....
Handles better too. Very stable in corners.
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Old 08-04-17, 06:35 AM
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Fork's bent.....
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Wider tires with no tread roll better, so........
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This is the answer for the guy in another thread looking to transport beer without damaging his rack.
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Very useful in Wile E Coyote skits.
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Very useful in Wile E Coyote skits.
There would need to be an ACME Motor installed.
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The Flintstones upgraded.
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Don't have to worry about hydration on a long ride, but you'd better like foamy beer.
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SO many questions.


Is this chained outside a bar as a novelty or is someone actually riding this around town?
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Interested to hear Grant Petersen's opinion here.
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I bet it would float.
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This is taking pedal pubs to a whole new level
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Originally Posted by ridelikeaturtle
That it needs a lock on it, is the concerning bit.
Would you leave $60 worth of beer unsecured?
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Old 08-04-17, 10:38 AM
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Imagine how much noise that would make....
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