Is it wrong to buy a bike just for its name?
09-30-07 | 06:50 PM
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I want to buy a Trek Jetta for my winter bike. (Never mind that I really should get something with discs, or maybe drums, for that.)
Granted, not JUST because of it's name - also because I'm a VW fan, and it's something collectible related to VW...
Granted, not JUST because of it's name - also because I'm a VW fan, and it's something collectible related to VW...
09-30-07 | 07:24 PM
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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
10-01-07 | 05:15 AM
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I'd buy a $30K car based on the coffee cup holder (well I wouldn't but that criteria is probably as good as any...if I was to buy a car..which i wouldn't)
So i'd say the answer is 'no', it's not wrong to buy it for it's name..test drive it first to see if you like it and if you do.. great buy it, you're the one who'll be using it..have fun, life is short!!
cheers!
So i'd say the answer is 'no', it's not wrong to buy it for it's name..test drive it first to see if you like it and if you do.. great buy it, you're the one who'll be using it..have fun, life is short!!
cheers!
10-01-07 | 07:08 AM
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I personally prefer the Coffee/Cream pair of bikes they sell.
10-01-07 | 12:03 PM
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I personally prefer the Coffee/Cream pair of bikes they sell.
10-01-07 | 12:20 PM
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Sid and Nancy. The story of what happens when two people make the wrong decision over and over and over again.
Johnny: "YOU SMELL LIKE A PIZZA!"
Sid and Nancy. The story of what happens when two people make the wrong decision over and over and over again.
10-01-07 | 12:37 PM
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Sid and Nancy - what a hoot! Maybe I'll get my wife on a bike after all ...
Rock Lobster cycles is named because the owner liked the B-52s. I own one because I like the B-52s.
I wanted so badly to take it in to the concert when I saw them earlier this year ...
Rock Lobster cycles is named because the owner liked the B-52s. I own one because I like the B-52s.
I wanted so badly to take it in to the concert when I saw them earlier this year ...
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10-01-07 | 12:52 PM
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10-01-07 | 02:12 PM
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10-01-07 | 02:19 PM
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10-01-07 | 02:24 PM
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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
Interesting side note(s) about the 2008 Schwinn line up...no Sturmey Archer hubs and prices are up about 20% on most of the bikes. I like the concept behind the Coffe/Cream set, but I don't see frame sizes listed.
Aaron
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
10-01-07 | 02:28 PM
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I had no idea that Schwinn still made bikes like these. I might have to pick one of these up just to leave it at work for around town errands.
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