Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 12,286
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From: Lake Geneva, WI
Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
Also consider the Soma Mini Velo. Three sizes, Tange tubeset, 2x9 speed with bar end shifters:
http://www.somafab.com/archives/product/mini-velo
Tange CrMo steel
Sugino RD 53-39t crankset
Micro-Shift bar end shifters
Shimano Tiagra derailleurs and hubs (32h)
Shimano Tiagra HG-50 11-25 9-spd cassette
Kenda Kwest 20 x 1-1/8 tires
Tange-Seiki RDC threaded headset
IRD Cafam Cantilever Brakes
Cardiff Cornwall Leather Saddle
Kalloy quill stem
Soma seatpost
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When I ride my bike I feel free and happy and strong. I'm liberated from the usual nonsense of day to day life. Solid, dependable, silent, my bike is my horse, my fighter jet, my island, my friend. Together we will conquer that hill and thereafter the world.