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11-09-08 | 11:05 AM

ebrider

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Howdy from Texas

Howdy! I just purchased my first road bike yesterday. I'm a former runner with knee issues (probably a common story) and hope cycling will be a new source of exercise and passion. I found this forum and look forward to learning from all you experienced riders out there.

11-12-08 | 09:19 PM

two40

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From: Sydney

Bikes: Giant TCR Alliance 2

Heya,

I too gave up on jogging for cycling and the lower impact. Hope you have fun here. What bike did you buy?

11-13-08 | 08:16 PM

10 Wheels

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Welcome to BF.
Where are you in Texas?

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12-31-08 | 11:00 AM

ebrider

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I found a 2005 Specialized Allez on Craigslist. Pretty basic components but it seemed a reasonable place to start. Had it tuned up and took it on a few 20 mile rides. I like it so far, of course I have no basis for comparison.

12-31-08 | 11:12 AM

jsharr

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From: Just NW of Richardson Bike Mart

Bikes: '05 Trek 1200 / '90 Trek 8000 / '? Falcon Europa

Welcome to the forums. Lots of Texans around here. Make sure to stop by the Texas regional forum.

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12-31-08 | 02:36 PM

txvintage

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From: North Texas 'Burbs

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Welcome to the madness.

As jsharr suggested, drop in on the Texas forum and introduce youself. There are lot's of Texas BF members.

12-31-08 | 02:43 PM

Markcuz

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Welcome to the forums, im new too and also hope cycling will be my new form of exercise.

12-31-08 | 02:59 PM

RoyIII

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From: Waxahachie, Texas

Bikes: Gios Compact Pro 10 Chorus, Gios single speed, Pedal Force RS2 10 chorus, CAAD5 10 Centaur, Diamondback dirt bike, Fuji Fixed Gear.

howdy! I'm in Waxahachie

01-01-09 | 10:39 AM

gregG1962

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Hello from Fresno

I am fairly new to biking I started commuting to work last May when gas went up. But now I have kept riding becouse I am hooked. Who would have ever guessed I would become a bike junkie. I now look fowards to my daily rides. I just found this web site a few days ago, and wish I had discovered it sooner. I am currently ridding a Diamond Back Edgwood. I know it is on the lower end of the bike chain, but it has been a solid ride for me so far. I have not changed any of the major componuts just added a light and rack that sort of stuff. I have put over 2000 miles on it since last May with out any real Problems. Any way this site is great I have learned a lot from it and look forward to learning more.