I heart my bike in Mpls MN.
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Location: Minneapolis
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Bikes: Trek 520, Surly Cross Check, Schwinn Sprint
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I heart my bike in Mpls MN.
I've been cycling for several years now, initially got into just as a mode of transportation with old beater MTB's, and as the years have progressed have developed an insatiable love for it. I'm currently riding an old Trek 510 (1981) road bike that I've turned into my commuter with straight bars, weinmann deep v's and a selle san marco saddle. and have a Surly Cross Check which I'm still in the process of putting together (bought the frame and ran outta $$ to build it up).
My favorite time to ride is around 3am... The roads are clear, the city is silent(ish), and it's like the night was made for me..
Anyhoo... That's me in a very short nutshell......
My favorite time to ride is around 3am... The roads are clear, the city is silent(ish), and it's like the night was made for me..
Anyhoo... That's me in a very short nutshell......
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Lanky Lass
Hello poorimplscntrl, does this mean that the Trek is the commuter, and the Cross Check is the 'fun' bike? Do you work odd hours?
Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !
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Welcome to BF, and feel free to PM me with any questions !
East Hill
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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The trek is the commuter but that will change when the Surly is built up. (I'll use the Surly during the winter and crappy weather and the trek during decent weather). She does great for most of the year but doesn't handle very well in the slush and ice . Thanks for the welcome! I don't work odd hours, (unless 9-5 is odd) but am a night owl and stay up too late on the weekends wandering around.
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Lanky Lass
I used to do the wandering late at night thing, but my work hours have changed. Now I go to bed early, and get up early! More time for riding .
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...
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TRY EMPATHY & HAVE LOVE IN YOUR HEART, PERHAPS I'LL SEE YOU ON THE ROAD...