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Old 05-15-11, 01:13 AM
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Hello from Lafayette, Louisiana.

I'm pretty new to biking. I recently got a Mercier Kilo OS as a means to stop paying so much for gas. After I got it I quickly became addicted to riding and I love it more than life itself now. Ive been putting about 25 miles a day on it for the last month and a half.



I also enjoy working on bikes so I am in the process of trying to acquire a Fuji sport 10 frame to rebuild. I anticipate many posts in the future as I start to restore the fame to a working bike.
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What's the purpose in the double top tube?
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Just passed through Lafayette, LA on my bicycle trip across the country. Nice bike, looks like a sturdy frame.
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Old 05-16-11, 11:09 AM
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Mais hi. I'm down the road in Youngsville. If you need anything let me know!
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Originally Posted by RonH
What's the purpose in the double top tube?
To tell you the truth I'm not sure. I know the frame and handlebars are based off of an old grass racing style bike, which also explains the nice, fat tires on the bike as well.
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Originally Posted by Gbos
To tell you the truth I'm not sure. I know the frame and handlebars are based off of an old grass racing style bike, which also explains the nice, fat tires on the bike as well.
It's a style thing, made to look like old racing bikes from the early 20's. I personally love that bike, but it really needs drum brakes!

Welcome to the boards, I'm a couple hours east of you in Thibodaux. Not too many LA peeps in here, but you know, it's all good.
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Old 05-17-11, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FunkyStickman
It's a style thing, made to look like old racing bikes from the early 20's.
I think that was what attracted me to it so much being a design student.
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Welcome. Nice bike
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