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Old 01-16-07 | 05:42 AM
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ella
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Bikes: cannondale cyclocross, gan well pro (unmarked from the factory in kyoto!!) track bike. In parts. Partial (historical) ownership of fuji track bike; Fire Breathing Horse. Motobecane messenger track (pink).

Originally Posted by rollsroyce
Thanks. I'm really looking forward to this, it sounds fun. I lived in Portland briefly and gearing up for and riding in the rain was great. It also got pretty cold there. Seasons? Awesome. For me,
Originally Posted by rollsroyce
the weather in SF made me feel like time wasn't passing. It just felt like the same month the first 3 years I was there. I guess for some reason I had the impression that New York winters were sub-zero and constantly snowy. I saw myself in multiple balaclavas and yellow arctic expedition gear frantically trying stop but just unintentionally skidding clumsily through intersections.

I'm assuming when it snows people use tires with a little bit more tread? and maybe put on a brake?

Also the reality of me needing a sh*ttier bike for city riding, esp. winter city riding, is something I've become aware of. Oh man you guys are getting me excited. I cant wait.
Wow, I've never heard anyone else say it just like that but that's EXACTLY how I felt in SF. Hm, nice to know I'm not alone on that one.

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