Howdy from Texas
11-09-08, 11:05 AM
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Howdy from Texas
Howdy! I just purchased my first road bike yesterday. I'm a former runner with knee issues (probably a common story) and hope cycling will be a new source of exercise and passion. I found this forum and look forward to learning from all you experienced riders out there.
11-12-08, 09:19 PM
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Heya,
I too gave up on jogging for cycling and the lower impact. Hope you have fun here. What bike did you buy?
I too gave up on jogging for cycling and the lower impact. Hope you have fun here. What bike did you buy?
11-13-08, 08:16 PM
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Welcome to BF.
Where are you in Texas?
Where are you in Texas?
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12-31-08, 11:00 AM
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I found a 2005 Specialized Allez on Craigslist. Pretty basic components but it seemed a reasonable place to start. Had it tuned up and took it on a few 20 mile rides. I like it so far, of course I have no basis for comparison.
12-31-08, 11:12 AM
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Welcome to the forums. Lots of Texans around here. Make sure to stop by the Texas regional forum.
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12-31-08, 02:36 PM
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Welcome to the madness.
As jsharr suggested, drop in on the Texas forum and introduce youself. There are lot's of Texas BF members.
As jsharr suggested, drop in on the Texas forum and introduce youself. There are lot's of Texas BF members.
12-31-08, 02:59 PM
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howdy! I'm in Waxahachie
01-01-09, 10:39 AM
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Hello from Fresno
I am fairly new to biking I started commuting to work last May when gas went up. But now I have kept riding becouse I am hooked. Who would have ever guessed I would become a bike junkie. I now look fowards to my daily rides. I just found this web site a few days ago, and wish I had discovered it sooner. I am currently ridding a Diamond Back Edgwood. I know it is on the lower end of the bike chain, but it has been a solid ride for me so far. I have not changed any of the major componuts just added a light and rack that sort of stuff. I have put over 2000 miles on it since last May with out any real Problems. Any way this site is great I have learned a lot from it and look forward to learning more.
01-02-09, 11:27 PM
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Howdy and welcome to the forums. 
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