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Old 03-07-23 | 09:04 AM
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Saddle Tripper
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From: Shelburne, NH

Bikes: 1993 Trek 950 rebuild, Specialized Turbo Tero 5.0

Thank you. It is and remains to be a learning process. Funny how my view of bikes has changed. When younger I thought less rolling resistance, high pressure skinny tires, minimizing wind resistance and tucking was the only way to ride, and a stiff front fork and short wheelbase was the only thing. Nuovo Record was the aspiration… then Shimano and Dura Ace came on the market and gained more popularity… but now, lower pressure tires, upright position, comfort, and wide tires on dirt roads is my focus. I started back in the early 70’s with sew-up glue on on tires and patch kits with needle and thread. Now I look for stiff sidewalls, knobby tires, low pressure, and puncture resistant laminated tires. Throw in an electric motor and integrated electronics, lights, alarms, walk assist and perhaps soon radar. But some things never change… my butt gets sore, i still feel my legs burning, I need to pedal, and I breathe heavier and my heart rate increases burning calories. . Some things I hope won’t change (well, the sore butt thing can certainly change at the least).

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