Sweet Mother......
09-02-02 | 04:01 PM
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The clock's run out
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: McComb, MS
Bikes: Fondriest Top Level
Sweet Mother......
I went to a super bike shop today with wall to wall,celing to celing racks of bikes. The only bike I've ever known is mine with shimano sora(2002). I picked up one of the trek 5200's and was in love. Thats not even funny how light and well built that bike is. Geometry seems to be a perfect fit. The bike itself is just sexy, and I can assure you that I WILL get this bike. Of course it will be February or March before the cash is available but I WILL HAVE THIS BIKE. I've never seen these high-quality bikes before and I'm just flaburgasted. WOW.
09-03-02 | 01:11 PM
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Mister Slick
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Sacramento, CA
I know the feeling. I got a hybrid. Then I wanted a roadbike. Now I want something for downhill riding...and a recumbent...and a tandem...maybe a different hybrid.
You don't bike to save money. You bike because the toys don't make you fat.
You don't bike to save money. You bike because the toys don't make you fat.
09-03-02 | 01:32 PM
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Senior Member
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,123
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From: Near Portland, OR
Bikes: Three road bikes. Two track bikes.
Originally posted by Matadon
You don't bike to save money. You bike because the toys don't make you fat.
You don't bike to save money. You bike because the toys don't make you fat.
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Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
Cat 2 Track, Cat 3 Road.
"If you’re new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, you’d probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
09-03-02 | 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Connecticut, USA
Bikes: 2002 Cannondale R3000 Si Triple; 2003 Cannondale R900 Si
I know the feeling...lust is a beautiful thing. I have three road bikes--my "main" bike, my backup bike (for when the main bike is in the shop, for use on the trainer, and in really lousy weather), and my Florida bike (my in-laws have a winter home in Florida and we travel there 2-3 times per year).
I know, I'm bad. But we are DINKS, and it's truly my only vice.
I know, I'm bad. But we are DINKS, and it's truly my only vice.
09-03-02 | 04:33 PM
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Huachuca Rider
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Charlotte, NC
Bikes: Fuji CCR1, Specialized Roubaix
Originally posted by kewlrunningz
Of course it will be February or March before the cash is available but I WILL HAVE THIS BIKE.
Of course it will be February or March before the cash is available but I WILL HAVE THIS BIKE.
The OCR1 I was waiting until Christmas to buy was purchased in August and already has 200 miles on it
It's really poor behavior to leave something you claim to "love" hanging on the wall of a dark and empty bike shop even one more night. Get it out of there! The LBS won't feed it, pet it, or give it any love or exercise! It's up to you.
Carl
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Just Peddlin' Around
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09-04-02 | 11:39 AM
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Goes both ways - MTB/RB
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Newburgh, IN, USA
Originally posted by webist
The LBS won't feed it, pet it, or give it any love or exercise! It's up to you.
The LBS won't feed it, pet it, or give it any love or exercise! It's up to you.
Money? Who needs money? Credit...it's the American way! What's little more debt incurred for the love of a fair maiden, or uh, bike?
09-06-02 | 01:37 AM
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Center of the Universe
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Everett, WA
Bikes: Bianchi San Remo, Norvara Intrepid MTB , Softride Solo 700
I have been drooling (bike lust) over 2 Bianchis the Grizzly (commuter/off road) and the eros (century bike) I think my 20 year old Bianch San Remo knows I have been looking behind its back. It broke a rear axle on a fun ride on sunday I already own 2 bikes I am getting a christmas job to buy the above mentioned 2. And I live in a small (but quaint) 3 room apartment where the heck am I going to keep all of these. Somebody here know where there is a CA 12 step program?
I already own 2 bikes I am getting a christmas job to buy the above mentioned 2. And I live in a small (but quaint) 3 room apartment where the heck am I going to keep all of these. Somebody here know where there is a CA 12 step program?
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Matthew 6
Matthew 6
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09-06-02 | 05:00 AM
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Jubalayo Unogwaja!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,090
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From: Bollocks!
Of course it will be February or March before the cash is available but I WILL HAVE THIS BIKE.
My lbs were very good. They never let anyone ride the bike while it was in the showroom. You'll go back a few times and keep an eye on it, as I did.
