Hello from Portland,Ore.
12-17-16 | 10:17 AM
#2
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From: Delaware shore
Bikes: Cervelo C5, Guru Photon, Waterford, Specialized CX
Welcome to Bike Forums! Yep, lots of good information here. And lots of fun too especially with Foo. Enjoy yourself and learn at the same Tim
Stan
Stan
12-17-16 | 01:48 PM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Welcome to Bike Forums. I vote that you get a Cannondale. 
Let us know what bike you get.
Let us know what bike you get.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
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.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
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.
12-17-16 | 02:10 PM
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Hi and Welcome
also in PDX. Hope you consider C+V (classic and Vintage), as you may already know PDX has has rich history of framebuilding that continues with some of the best. Keep in mind many of the models from the companies you list and many other are made by the same factories so it may come down to looks and what name you want on it so don't pass up checking at Performance bikes as they have some of the best prices you will find and I get very good service at the Mall 205 store. I would encourage you to also check out River city and Velocult to check out the bikes hanging from the ceiling for some great C+V
also in PDX. Hope you consider C+V (classic and Vintage), as you may already know PDX has has rich history of framebuilding that continues with some of the best. Keep in mind many of the models from the companies you list and many other are made by the same factories so it may come down to looks and what name you want on it so don't pass up checking at Performance bikes as they have some of the best prices you will find and I get very good service at the Mall 205 store. I would encourage you to also check out River city and Velocult to check out the bikes hanging from the ceiling for some great C+V
12-17-16 | 04:02 PM
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From: Pacific Northwest
Bikes: 2017 Fuji Jari
12-17-16 | 04:45 PM
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Portland, Oregon
Thank you.
Yes "merziac", matter of fact first bike shop I visited was Performance at Mall 205.
I am doing a lot of research and reading online and got one book
"The Ultimate Bicycle Owners Manual" his message to me is "get a bike
you are comfortable with and ride". He doesn't preach brands.
Thank you all for the welcoming and suggestions.
I will let you know which brand I go with.
levibarry
I am doing a lot of research and reading online and got one book
"The Ultimate Bicycle Owners Manual" his message to me is "get a bike
you are comfortable with and ride". He doesn't preach brands.
Thank you all for the welcoming and suggestions.
I will let you know which brand I go with.
levibarry
12-17-16 | 09:29 PM
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Welcome aboard, best of luck with your search for the first bicycle, one thing I can pretty well guarantee you, it won't be your last one. Great to have you join in here, as said above, keep of posted on your choice, in the Forum(s) of your choice.
Bill
Bill
12-22-16 | 07:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: USA
Bikes: 1971 Sekine & a Ross of excellent condition and mysterious origin
