Is my new bike appropriate for commuting...?
03-16-11, 04:41 PM
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Is my new bike appropriate for commuting...?
03-16-11, 04:50 PM
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Only if you commute to the Candy Mountain.
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haha I love it I'm sure cars will take note of that and give you all the room you need
03-16-11, 05:01 PM
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Hmmm. Could be problem in crosswinds. You might want to try the aero version.
03-16-11, 05:19 PM
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You might want to slap some duct tape on the horn to make it less attractive to thieves.
03-16-11, 07:39 PM
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Yes, but they'll steal your kidneys, Charlie. Better put some duct tape on them, too.
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Are you ready for all the girls to chase after you? Because let me tell you, that sucker is a chick magnet.
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This made me so happy! Did you make that or buy it? I'm totally getting one ( :
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