Loan Out Your Bike?
08-10-08 | 08:09 AM
#26
Senior Member
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From: London, UK
Bikes: 2006 road bike, 2012 cx bike, 2012 carbon rb, 2014 hardtail
I wont give you advice, you know what you should do and you know what you're gonna do. I can tell you however I never have such problems coz I'm just not the sharing type and I am very selfish. My wife says so. But heck, I'm a happier guy for it.
08-10-08 | 08:31 AM
#27
Gutter Bunny
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I've only let a friend ride my bikes a couple of times, as he is a BMXer from way back and is technically a very good cyclist. The wife, she has ridden my MTB but won't now as it's gone clipless. I would let someone borrow it but only if its not out of my sight for very long.
As everyone has said buy a crappy 2nd hand bike and loan him that.
As everyone has said buy a crappy 2nd hand bike and loan him that.
08-10-08 | 10:18 AM
#28
I am Joe's lactic acid.
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From: Long Island, NY
Bikes: 2008 Windsor Cyclo, and some spares.
08-10-08 | 01:55 PM
#29
genec
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From: West Coast
Bikes: custom built, sannino, beachbike, giant trance x2
08-10-08 | 02:02 PM
#30
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From: West Dorset, UK
Bikes: 1983 Dawes Galaxy, 2006 Raleigh Airlite, 1982 Sun Solo (fixed)
I wouldn't lend my bike to anyone
It is my only transport.
It is my only transport.
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08-10-08 | 02:27 PM
#31
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Bikes: Windsor Fens, Giant Seek 0 (2014, Alfine 8 + discs)
08-10-08 | 03:59 PM
#32
just over the next hill
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From: Kansas City MO
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe 2006 Fuji Tahoe
When I was in the Army someone borrowed my bike and went drinking. When they came back the front rim was badly bent. It got caught in trolly tracks. So I had to buy a new rim.
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Bianchi Volpe 2006; Fuji Tahoe 1990
Enjoy the ride.
Bianchi Volpe 2006; Fuji Tahoe 1990
08-10-08 | 07:17 PM
#33
Plays in traffic
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From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: 1996 Litespeed Classic, 2006 Trek Portland, 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax, 2016 Giant Talon 4
There's only one person I'd loan my Portland to--the brother of a co-worker who steered me to it. He rides a Portland the same size as mine at home. Otherwise, nope, not ever.
My 1000 I'd load out if it fit the rider, but with the cheesy wheelset and tires I use on the rollers. Definitely not with the custom handbuilt wheelset I ride with.
My 1000 I'd load out if it fit the rider, but with the cheesy wheelset and tires I use on the rollers. Definitely not with the custom handbuilt wheelset I ride with.
08-10-08 | 10:34 PM
#37
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From: Down under down under
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Machak does not get loaned out.
My other bicycles, however, are available to be loaned out to certain people.
My other bicycles, however, are available to be loaned out to certain people.
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