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Old 06-21-08 | 03:41 PM
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epicurean
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From: Philadelphia's western 'burbs

Bikes: '89 Bridgestone MB-3, '91 Bridgestone CB-0, '92 Bridgestone RB-2, '94 Bridgestone MB-2, '96 Trek 8000, '05 Jamis Dakar XC Expert

Well, my 520 is all finished. I took it for a spin downtown and back this morning--about twenty five miles or so. I'm really loving this bike. I wanted something I could take for long-distance rides that cover asphalt, dirt, and gravel roads--and this fits the bill perfectly. I will be installing some Kool-Stop pads for the old Dia-Compes, as the braking efficiency was shockingly poor--even after freshening-up the rubber with sandpaper, etc.

I'm also considering keeping my Trek "RocketBoys" Concor saddle on it. I kind of like the way it looks there.


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