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Old 06-11-15, 03:44 PM
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Raleigh Sports upgrades

Just put on a new Brooks B66 saddle, creme delta cruiser tires, and some cork grips. Waiting on amber shellac for the grips.
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Will you be able to stand it when the tires show dirt?
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Old 06-11-15, 06:36 PM
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Yep, I'll be fine with some dirt.
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Nice bike! You must have long legs and a relatively short trunk.
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Gotta love shellac. Try some twine somewhere on the bike too.
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