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Old 09-18-21, 02:08 PM
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Korina
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Two. Before I understood that I have impulse control issues, I bought a red Specialized Hard Rock that I was going to fix up and pass on; it's still in the garage. Then last year I bought a KHS Montana for I don't know what reason; it's also in the garage.

Okay, a third; the 2004 Giant OCR1 that I paid $200(!) for; I don't know what I was thinking. The bottom bracket's loose, the paint's bubbled in several spots, and the dude commuted on it, leaving sweat-induced rust all over the front. At least it taught me what I don't want in a bike. I think I'm going to trade one or more to my local repair shop for store credit.

EDIT: I've gotten better about impulse purchases; I passed up a very pretty Surly Disc Trucker in exactly my size; the pawn shop wouldn't take less than $700 for it, despite the dirt, the wear, and the dry cables. I hope it found a good home.

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