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Old 02-17-08, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for all your great advice? To answer a couple questions:

1. The bike has no sentimental value. It was just a cheap starter bike.

2. My rides are typically 15 to 30 miles, just for fun and exercise. But this year I plan to get more serious. I want to start doing group rides, and I plan to attempt my first century in August.

3. Money is moderately tight, and so is time.

4. The LBS told me that some of the repairs aren't critical. The rear wheel IS critical, but some of the other stuff is simply to make the bike ride better. (It shakes and makes noises.)

After all your thoughts, I think I'll pursue a new bike. I might save this as a project for a rainy day.
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