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11-12-10 | 04:40 PM
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So, after the subject came up in a recent thread, brockd15 and I discussed trading my 23" Schwinn Prelude for his 25" Raleigh Super Course. It was a mutually beneficial trade I think, because both the bikes are pretty nice but the Prelude was a shade too small for me and the Super Course was a bit to big for Brock. He brought up the idea of a trade and we completed the deal this morning. I'll miss the Prelude, but now I have a new bike to tinker with and tune in.
The original owner had a problem with the rear derailleur so Brock put a Suntour aR on the bike. I happened to have an aRX that matches the original derailleur so I slapped that on.
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The original owner had a problem with the rear derailleur so Brock put a Suntour aR on the bike. I happened to have an aRX that matches the original derailleur so I slapped that on.
Click here for more pictures.
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11-12-10 | 04:49 PM
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Yeah, I'm pleased. I think the trade was pretty even cuz the Prelude was pretty nice, too.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-12-10 | 05:57 PM
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I just got back from taking the Prelude for a spin and so far it's great. I really liked the Super Course, and even though I could ride it, it wasn't ideal. The Prelude, on the other hand, is ideal and is exactly what I was looking for. The trade worked out great I think.
11-12-10 | 06:08 PM
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I think you will both be very happy with your new (old) bikes. That Raleigh is just beautiful and I know the Prelude (or any Columbus Schwinn) is a really fab bike.
to both you and brockd15 !
to both you and brockd15 !
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11-13-10 | 12:22 AM
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I just got back from taking the Prelude for a spin and so far it's great. I really liked the Super Course, and even though I could ride it, it wasn't ideal. The Prelude, on the other hand, is ideal and is exactly what I was looking for. The trade worked out great I think.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-13-10 | 07:57 AM
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You gonna eat that?
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They are DiaCompe something. Not sure of the type.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
11-13-10 | 03:20 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
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Yeah, they are Gs. I just noticed that.
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
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