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05-24-14 | 10:03 PM

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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

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Originally Posted by rodentcloister

I would have chosen "the worst day riding is better than the best day driving" if it were an available option.

All well and good to say, but reality is a bit harsher.

Having ridden through freezing rain on stormy nights, I can honestly say that the worst day riding is much worse than a terrible day driving, maybe even worst than the worst day driving. Doesn't mean I'll give it up, but I'm realistic about it.

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