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Old 08-27-09, 05:57 PM
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You need a new bike ?

https://cgi.ebay.com/10-POUND-Custom-...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Old 08-27-09, 06:02 PM
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For that kind of money I want cup holders and a heated seat.
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Old 08-27-09, 06:20 PM
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Think I will get 2, one just to ride in the rain........
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Old 08-27-09, 06:44 PM
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If I had 25k to drop, I'd expect better pictures.

As fragile as it must be, I wonder if a normal person could even ride it.
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Old 08-27-09, 06:44 PM
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Wow ... and I can save $4000!
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Darn! It's not my size! I'll put my credit card away.
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Old 08-27-09, 07:25 PM
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I bet a 10# bike really doesn't ride all that well either. Can't you tell I'm trying to talk myself out of buying it for the wife?
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That would make a great commuter!
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I just picked up my Fuji SL1 yesterday and it comes in at a hefty 15 lbs. but only cost $4050.
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looking at that seat reminds me i need to sharpen my axe before winter!
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