Hello from Kentucky!
05-01-18 | 10:03 AM
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From: Kentucky
Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage (77ish), Surly Karate Monkey, Specialized Roubaix
Hello from Kentucky!
Hey guys and gals my name is Jake! Just bought my first real bike which also happens to be my first ever road bike. 1977 (I think) motobecane super mirage which thanks to you people I know is a quality bike. Only taken it around the block a few times so far, still gotta get a helmet to project the noggin, but I cant wait to put some serious miles on this old beauty. I’m a engineer by trade so I’m not sure which I’m more exited for, the riding or the tinkering. Either way just wanted to stop by and say hello! See you on the open road!
05-01-18 | 11:03 AM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Welcome to Bike Forums from a roadie in Florida. Enjoy the bike. 
Post pics when you get a chance.
Post pics when you get a chance.
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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.
05-01-18 | 11:21 AM
#3
Welcome, Jake!
Glad you are enjoying your first bike, it's a nice one!
Glad you are enjoying your first bike, it's a nice one!
05-01-18 | 11:52 AM
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From: Kentucky
Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage (77ish), Surly Karate Monkey, Specialized Roubaix
05-01-18 | 11:53 AM
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Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage (77ish), Surly Karate Monkey, Specialized Roubaix
05-02-18 | 08:22 AM
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Bikes: Bikes??? Thought this was social media?!?
Where in KY?
I have friends in Louisville, Bowling Green and a little town near Mammoth Cave NP.
Started with a frenchie, eh?
Watch those threadings and sizes. Anyone's miscalculation in the past can REALLY cause you headaches, if not experienced and/or careful. Yes, even you engineer types.
Hang around - especially beneficial for vintage bike riders & collecters.
I have friends in Louisville, Bowling Green and a little town near Mammoth Cave NP.
Started with a frenchie, eh?
Watch those threadings and sizes. Anyone's miscalculation in the past can REALLY cause you headaches, if not experienced and/or careful. Yes, even you engineer types.
Hang around - especially beneficial for vintage bike riders & collecters.
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Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
Vintage, modern, e-road. It is a big cycling universe.
05-08-18 | 06:22 AM
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From: Kentucky
Bikes: Motobecane Super Mirage (77ish), Surly Karate Monkey, Specialized Roubaix
Where in KY?
I have friends in Louisville, Bowling Green and a little town near Mammoth Cave NP.
Started with a frenchie, eh?
Watch those threadings and sizes. Anyone's miscalculation in the past can REALLY cause you headaches, if not experienced and/or careful. Yes, even you engineer types.
Hang around - especially beneficial for vintage bike riders & collecters.
I have friends in Louisville, Bowling Green and a little town near Mammoth Cave NP.
Started with a frenchie, eh?
Watch those threadings and sizes. Anyone's miscalculation in the past can REALLY cause you headaches, if not experienced and/or careful. Yes, even you engineer types.
Hang around - especially beneficial for vintage bike riders & collecters.
Oh trust me the engineer in me throughly researched these bikes before purchasing so I know all about those wacky French specs haha! Luckily the bike is pretty much stock sans a new back wheel. And my only upgrades planed are barend shifters, new tape, new saddle, and maybe a rack or two for some overnight touring.
