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    Not certain where you live but Santa Cruz is...

    Not certain where you live but Santa Cruz is making a real entry into the market in other areas, not just West Coast. Suggestion... note the tubes lengths (as you mentioned) and when you try other...
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    Santa Cruz Juliana - made for women - comes in...

    Santa Cruz Juliana - made for women - comes in small frame sizes. Price is about what you want to spend. It still has lower end components (yes I upgraded) but better than what comes on the...
  3. I believe the bike will be OK even great for you....

    I believe the bike will be OK even great for you. The Expedition Sport is a good solid bike and for a beginner, Specialized is a good company to start with as they honor warranties and will replace...
  4. Gloor: When you buy a bike from an LBS, it's so...

    Gloor: When you buy a bike from an LBS, it's so it comes with service - you need to expect it.

    A suggestion - take a 6 pk of a nice beer or soda, go back into the shop... in a polite manner tell...
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    Thanks Siu - thats a seriously good suggestion! ...

    Thanks Siu - thats a seriously good suggestion! I have never used a Keurig coffee maker until this week - it's all new to me including the "add-ons"
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    Once you make a decision never ask someone their...

    Once you make a decision never ask someone their opinion... it's pointless really and will cause you to second guess yourself. Just get the bike and go out and ride and enjoy and leave it at that.
  7. Another thing to add... if buying CL or Ebay,...

    Another thing to add... if buying CL or Ebay, inquire of the owner what they know about the bike - just ask them about how it was maintained. Their answer will tell you alot if its "every 3 months I...
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    I still have my first Rockhopper - although the...

    I still have my first Rockhopper - although the frame is newer. I bought the bike in 1985, frame cracked and it was replaced (by Specialized) in 1987. The bike was passed around to a few folks and...
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    Any "Keurig" users?

    At my new office digs we have a Keurig coffee machine. Cool thing is that its proprietary and alot of brands make the inserts you can use. Being new to Keurig, I am trying to find a coffee roast I...
  10. Thread: Love Hurts

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    JSharr... you are normally a fun loving and silly...

    JSharr... you are normally a fun loving and silly man but I feel the pain in your words... it will be up to you and your family to do the right thing when the time is right. Never ever an easy...
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    Poll: thank goodness I am in the majority.. I don't...

    thank goodness I am in the majority.. I don't think's its procastinating but I know I take my time to do something. Eventually it does get done however... it just might takes weeks, months or...
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    First thought that comes to mind - is the bike...

    First thought that comes to mind - is the bike stolen? People who own bikes generally know what they are...
  13. It's funny... I started mountain biking in the...

    It's funny... I started mountain biking in the mid 1980's - all we had were fully rigid bikes. The big difference between road and mountain bikes were the relaxed geometry and wider, knobby tires. ...
  14. I am confused? Did you buy the bike from shop or...

    I am confused? Did you buy the bike from shop or not? If from a shop why didn't you go right back and complain? It seems to me when the shop built up the bike they didn't do a proper job...
  15. My grandmother (japanese) used to live in Toyko...

    My grandmother (japanese) used to live in Toyko Towers, Little Toyko, LA, CA. I used to tease her and call her the "Giant of Toyko Tower" or "Grandmazilla" because of her height. She was 5'4" and...
  16. I hate TWC - my vendor - but was pleasantly...

    I hate TWC - my vendor - but was pleasantly surprised when I called Monday night. I could not access ON DEMAND for 5 days so finally called. Of course got the call center in India but the operator...
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    I always use clipless - or a pedal/shoe system. ...

    I always use clipless - or a pedal/shoe system. I stick with Time and use the Atac's on my road bike and the ZControl Platform on my mountain bikes.

    Personally I feel safer with a clipped in...
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    OK I looked at the map and want to make sure what...

    OK I looked at the map and want to make sure what they are doing... are they climbing or descending the Lake Henshaw side of Palomar? It looked to me they are climbing. I know there is a parking...
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    From my ride at Mt. Laguna, San Diego County,...

    From my ride at Mt. Laguna, San Diego County, last weekend: Not a great wildflower year (in past years the trail was entirely covered) but there were some:

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    The next day I...
  20. I assume when new site was created, old news like...

    I assume when new site was created, old news like that was not brought over. Or they still may be adding everything...Did you contact Mike Lee?
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    Because of my work schedule very sadly the only...

    Because of my work schedule very sadly the only stage I can watch is the first... so I will be out there Sunday somewhere. Haven't decided where best to view the riders. I was thinking as mch fun...
  22. I've been riding about 45 years... sometimes I...

    I've been riding about 45 years... sometimes I can't wait to get out on my bikes and sometimes I just can't... just know its all a process and one with a big learning curb. Just get out and do what...
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    I think us California riders know better. Almost...

    I think us California riders know better. Almost every day in the news is a cycling related death... however I have also lived out in the country and found out I really need to be listening out...
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    Frankly I would never ride with music - its a...

    Frankly I would never ride with music - its a huge distraction. If you need music then go to a gym and use a spin bike. I have friends who leave one bud out of their ears but they are still ...
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    Does your bike come with gears? I would suggest...

    Does your bike come with gears? I would suggest you always start pedaling in a low gear so its easy to push off; as the bike starts rolling then make the gear harder (shift up).

    This all take...
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