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03-16-05 | 12:55 AM

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Raiyn

I drink your MILKSHAKE

Joined: Jul 2002

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From: St. Petersburg, FL

Bikes: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper FSR Comp, 1999 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS, 1971 Schwinn Varsity

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Originally Posted by sewupnut

First MTB, a Diamondback Ascent about $375.00 from LBS. Took it off road twice
then bought a Stumpjumper. Since 86 the DB has had Fenders, lights and racks and has commuted (with me on it) about 30K miles - replaced the rear wheel once, bb once, freewheel four times, plus chains and tires. Original Nicad batteries (2 - 4AHr D's) even lasted 12 years. Think I got my money's worth out of it.

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sun

Diamondbacks aren't half the bike they used to be

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