Re learning
11-16-16, 09:04 AM
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Re learning
Hi! My name is Oli.
Re entered the bike world after fifteen years been 2 years biking steady.
alot has change on bikes learning but way out of my league. lol
Interested in mechanical in put . I ride a Cannondale moutain bike which I converted to road very happy looking to learn about gearing.
Keep biking enjoy
Re entered the bike world after fifteen years been 2 years biking steady.
alot has change on bikes learning but way out of my league. lol
Interested in mechanical in put . I ride a Cannondale moutain bike which I converted to road very happy looking to learn about gearing.
Keep biking enjoy
11-16-16, 09:07 AM
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Hey Oli,
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Happy Safe miles to you.
Welcome to Bike Forums.
Happy Safe miles to you.
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11-16-16, 06:16 PM
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Welcome aboard Bikeforum.net Oli. Great to have you join in, the Mechanics Forum should be right up your alley.
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11-16-16, 08:25 PM
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Welcome!
11-21-16, 05:47 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums. Glad you joined us. 
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
12-05-16, 09:20 PM
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Hello! You converted a mountain bike into a road? Can you post pictures?
12-10-16, 08:44 PM
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Welcome!
12-22-16, 07:23 PM
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Welcome! Glad you've re-entered the world of cyclo-mania.
12-22-16, 07:26 PM
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Hi Oli. I am also converting my MTB to a touring bike.
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12-26-16, 07:36 AM
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Go on over to Bicycle Mechanics sub-forum, Oli, and be sure to tell them about which gears you have and what you desire.
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Unless you climb the rungs strategically, you’re not going to build the muscle you need to stay at the top.
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12-27-16, 10:47 AM
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Hey Oli, welcome aboard. I enjoy hearing and seeing rebuilds. Bikes are flexible, we can all adapt!
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