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Old 10-09-14, 11:43 AM
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I actually have an (almost) modern road bike. Steel frame (columbus zona tubing), carbon fork, campy chorus . . .

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I live in Florida. No need for speed down here. I can ride faster than these old people can walk.
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Originally Posted by bikemig
I actually have an (almost) modern road bike. Steel frame (columbus zona tubing), carbon fork, campy chorus . . .

Ok, where is the other 2/3?
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Originally Posted by linnefaulk
I live in Florida. No need for speed down here. I can ride faster than these old people can walk.
You have that backwards. I can walk faster than those old people can ride.
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Originally Posted by OldsCOOL
Ok, where is the other 2/3?
Ok, now I see it. The ad above blocked my view. Maybe it's time for a premium membership.

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My old 83 Team Fuji can still go faster than I can make it go.
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Old 10-09-14, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by chasm54
You have that backwards. I can walk faster than those old people can ride.
I see that you have been in Florida, Chas, we can walk faster than they drive, too.

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