it's a great day for a new bike
09-01-13, 07:06 PM
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it's a great day for a new bike
After so much research, thinking, research, and more thinking...we have our new bikes. The green beast is mine. The pearly one is hers. Can't wait to break them in.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98048839@N04/9648128709/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/98048839@N04/9651363498/
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09-01-13, 07:20 PM
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Look very, very good. Have fun!
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09-01-13, 07:35 PM
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Congrats and ride in great health!
09-02-13, 05:17 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy the ride!
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I have often regretted not going when I could have!
I am grateful for the headwind that challenged me today!
I am grateful for the tailwind that helped me go fast!
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09-02-13, 05:22 AM
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You're gonna love' em!
So that's what a LHT looks like without thousands of miles and stuff hanging off them all over the place :-)
So that's what a LHT looks like without thousands of miles and stuff hanging off them all over the place :-)
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New bikes are so fun to ride......stay safe.
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09-02-13, 06:35 AM
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New bikes are like new sneakers when you were a kid, they make you faster. 
Nice choice of bikes!
Nice choice of bikes!
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09-02-13, 09:14 AM
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Beautiful bikes. I have been researching the Surly LHT. Have fun and enjoy.
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Congrats! Few things are better than a NBD! Hope you and your lady enjoy them thoroughly. I think the pearly white is very pretty, too. 
09-05-13, 09:24 AM
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What components? I see the bar ends and the triple crankset on the non-disc LHT. More details/pics?
09-05-13, 01:17 PM
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I hope the rear tires don't last you 3 years. With any luck, you will have worn them out in two years.
Way to go. Enjoy the cool breeze as you cruise down the highway.
Way to go. Enjoy the cool breeze as you cruise down the highway.
09-15-13, 12:41 PM
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I've added:
- Brooks B67 saddle
- VP Vice pedals
- Lezyne lights
09-15-13, 11:16 PM
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Just got back from a nice ride. The B67 is sooooooo much better for me than the WWB SST Comp. With the WWB, I could barely get 2 miles before my butt bones couldn't take any more. With the B67, I didn't feel anything back there after 2 miles. I absolutely love this bike!
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