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Old 02-17-09 | 10:16 PM
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It might need some work

Are you kidding me!

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Old 02-17-09 | 10:22 PM
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Old 02-17-09 | 10:36 PM
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but it with has white color and needs new teirs!
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Old 02-17-09 | 10:42 PM
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I was trying to imagine how they would describe the "mechanical work" that it needs.
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Old 02-17-09 | 10:42 PM
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That is one short wheel base
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Old 02-17-09 | 10:46 PM
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That is one short wheel base
Do you think that it actually turns?
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Old 02-17-09 | 10:56 PM
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At least in one direction?,,,,BD
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Old 02-17-09 | 11:36 PM
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At least in one direction?,,,,BD
Ha, maybe the tire rubbing the down tube creates enough resistance for better training.
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Old 02-18-09 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mkeller234
Ha, maybe the tire rubbing the down tube creates enough resistance for better training.
i think you mean Teiring
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Old 02-18-09 | 10:09 AM
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Definitely a little forked up. $5 to $10 tag sale bike, or get it for free from the curbside trash pile after the sale.
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Old 02-18-09 | 10:42 AM
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Looks like the the right rear dropout is bent too. Head tube looks tweeked along with the fork.
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