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Old 11-23-05 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rural Roadie
Arn't we all so lucky to have a choice instead of somebody in charge telling us that we will all use a front mounted wire basket because thats what fearless leader says to do.
And we will all be happy about it!
I, for one, welcome our fearless front mounted wire basket overlords.
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Old 11-23-05 | 10:03 AM
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Especially, the large burly type riding little girl bicycles.
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Old 11-23-05 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by vrkelley
If you already have a pack go ahead and make a tight wad of duct tape to lift the pack off your back. Attach and you've got an automatic air vent.
Sounds comfortable!


Originally Posted by Rural Roadie
Arn't we all so lucky to have a choice instead of somebody in charge telling us that we will all use a front mounted wire basket because thats what fearless leader says to do.
And we will all be happy about it!
Hey, with this basket available, I've thought about it.
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