Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 348
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From: Northern California
Bikes: 2009 Trek Madone WSD, 2005 Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel SE, 2007 Fuji Absolute SX flat-bar roadie, 2005 Dahon Boardwalk 7 folder, 2009 GT Avalanche MTB, 1996 Trek 920 (beater bike) and last but certainly not least 1974 Schwinn Paramount
Thanks for all the compliments! To answer a few of the questions/comments:
In regards to the size of the bike: Sadly, the bike is a bit too big for me. I'm pretty stretched out and it's hard for me to reach the brakes. I've decided that I'm going to have some in-line brakes installed so I can ride it more comfortably and safely. I hope it won't look too terrible. I really want to ride it. I don't want to just admire it. All that being said, I would consider a trade for a smaller Paramount in similar condition.
The water bottle bosses were already there.
Yeah, I noticed the seat tube decal after I took the photo. Oh, well. I still think Steve at the LBS did a better job with the decals than I could have.
I have mixed feelings about the campus pedals. I'd like them better if they didn't say "Performance" on them. Maybe I can paint over it? They were a compromise so that I could still go clipless.
Sorry, I have no idea what color it is. It was that color when I bought. I love the color, though!
Thanks again for all the positive comments. Happy Easter, everyone!
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"I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood." - Susan B. Anthony 1896