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07-06-10 | 02:26 PM

BassNotBass

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From: Lou-evil, Canned-Yucky USA

I just found my new commuter

and I can't wait to get a Zipper aero-bodysock for it.
https://www.utahtrikes.com/TRIKE-YUCYCLE.html
And look... it's hands-free so you can text while commuting!!

07-06-10 | 02:38 PM

irclean

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Wow... the website actually encourages text messaging while riding their product! Too much.

07-06-10 | 03:04 PM

groovestew

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How much faster could you go with 23mm slicks (front and back) and clipless pedals?

07-06-10 | 06:57 PM

stringbreaker

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Is the cute girl an option or standard equipment?

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07-06-10 | 07:14 PM

crhilton

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Quote:

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Is the cute girl an option or standard equipment?

Option. But if you're over 20 they report you to the police.

07-06-10 | 07:39 PM

no1mad

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Think I can get a dynohub for that? You know, so that the idiot-held devices could stay fully charged.

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07-07-10 | 06:02 AM

stringbreaker

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Option. But if you're over 20 they report you to the police.

Guess we won't go there then.

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07-07-10 | 06:24 AM

BassNotBass

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From: Lou-evil, Canned-Yucky USA

Quote:

Originally Posted by stringbreaker

Is the cute girl an option or standard equipment?

I'd consider her to be a supererogatory if not even an outright defective piece of equipment. I thought most girls that age were vapid and annoying at best when I was their age.

07-07-10 | 12:40 PM

FreddyV

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Won't take long for anyone to come up with panniers for this thing.

07-07-10 | 12:55 PM

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JPprivate

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Texting is ok, just make sure you wear your helmet.

07-07-10 | 02:30 PM

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Andy_K

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It's all the coolness of a unicycle without requiring skill.

07-07-10 | 02:36 PM

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Mr IGH

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I'd ride it!

07-07-10 | 03:35 PM

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irclean

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BassNotBass

I'd consider her to be more than is required if not even an outright defective piece of equipment. I thought most girls that age were bland and annoying at best when I was their age.

For the obtuse among us.

07-07-10 | 03:49 PM

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Maddox

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From: Teenage Wasteland, USA

Bikes: '74 Raleigh LTD-3, '76 Motobecane Grand Jubile, '83 Fuji TSIII (customized commuter), '10 Mercier Kilo WT (fixed obsession), '83 Bianchi Alloro, '92 Bridgestone MB-1 (project), '83 Specialized Expedition (project), '79 Peugeot UO-8 (sold)

A unicycle with training wheels. I'd rather DIY it, thank you very much.

07-07-10 | 05:05 PM

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aley

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Wow, with a direct-drive 20x2.35 wheel, you'd better have a pretty fast cadence if you want to actually get anywhere! I think I'll wait for the 700C version.

07-07-10 | 05:19 PM

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colleen c

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stringbreaker

Guess we won't go there then.

Doesn't matter. They're too busy texting. Not even chocolate can get a teen's undivided attention from texting.

07-07-10 | 10:58 PM

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zeppinger

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People know that walking is free right? Why would someone pay for this?

07-07-10 | 10:59 PM

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zeppinger

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Oh, I also think those girls should raise their saddles and wear shorter shorts next time.

07-08-10 | 12:52 AM

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FreddyV

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Quote:

Originally Posted by zeppinger

Oh, I also think those girls should raise their saddles and wear shorter shorts next time.

Gotta love those Daisy Duke's

But yeah, it appears the saddle is positioned way too low for efficient pedaling.

07-08-10 | 01:08 AM

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CB HI

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ILLEGAL, don't buy it, cops will ticket you for riding fixed without a hand brake.

07-08-10 | 02:44 AM

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zeppinger

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This is a modern interpretation of the "Big Wheel" but for adults.

07-08-10 | 04:43 AM

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TonyS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BassNotBass

I'd consider her to be a supererogatory if not even an outright defective piece of equipment. I thought most girls that age were vapid and annoying at best when I was their age.

Amen.

I've dated 30-somethings since I was in college... girls may mature faster than boys, but they revert again in high school and don't snap out of it until after college. If you're lucky.