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Old 03-04-13, 11:18 AM
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Oh boy, this HURTS my eyes!

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schwinn paramount fixed gear bike (meet up any where )

schwinn paramount fixie bike
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-purple origin 8 crank
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Old 03-04-13, 11:26 AM
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That about sums it up... All the bad fixie habits in one bike.
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Oh boy, this HURTS my eyes!

It didn't have a price, so I flagged it.

Personally, I like the bike.
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Old 03-04-13, 11:43 AM
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It's only a PDG.
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Oh, so wrong. And it looks like my size, too. I just finished tuning up it's younger sibling. Too bad it's out of my reach- I could have a matched set.
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C'mon - who would want a fixie with a functional back brake?
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Originally Posted by CV-6
It's only a PDG.
Said wearing a top hat, monocle, and a glass of port in hand, right?
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P-Ewwww. Stinko.
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C'mon - who would want a fixie with a functional back brake?
ONLY a back brake! Hard to see but I think I don't detect a derailleur hanger either... Added feature I guess.
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The colors triggered a Fisher-Price flashback....now I keep smelling urine and vomit

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Originally Posted by Cattywompus
Said wearing a top hat, monocle, and a glass of port in hand, right?
No...wearing a beret, Gitane hanging from my lip, and a glass of wind in hand.
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Originally Posted by CV-6
and a glass of wind in hand.
This provides an interesting visual.
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Originally Posted by CV-6
and a glass of wind in hand.
Wind is on draft isn't it?
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Theft deterrent!
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