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Old 11-15-11 | 04:51 PM
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Bikes: 79' le tour, Diamondback mtb, Motobecane Messenger

Hello folks

I always seem to end up at this forum through google searches, so I figured I may as well join in.
Im not an avid lifestyle-cyclist per se. I dont own any lycra/spandex, and always have ridden alone. Its my way of relieving stress. Now that mp3 players are around, the miles seem to rack up even quicker.
I started riding in the early 90's, and have had and on again/off again affair with bikes since. My favorite, obviously, is my 1979 Schwinn Le Tour. But I've recently acquired a single speed Motobecane from bikesdirect and it is pretty spiffy.
Looking forward to many discussions with you folks and will appreciate any knowledge passed my way from time to time. I average about 50-100 miles per week commuting and going on weekend adventures.
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Old 11-15-11 | 05:17 PM
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Howdy 79letour

Welcome to Bike Forums.

What saddle do you use?
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Old 11-15-11 | 05:26 PM
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Ive been through several. And for some reason a Bontrager race saddle seems to be my favorite so far. Im not sure the model name, it was around $70 or so at the lbs. Before that it was an old trek oem seat I had laying around.
The Bontrager is very firm but fits my rear just right and supports in the right places. They have a "try it and see if you like it" policy so I tried a few, and settled on this one.
I'm thinking of finally replacing the og seatpost... Could probably lose a good bit of weight.
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Old 11-15-11 | 05:30 PM
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Old 11-15-11 | 06:00 PM
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Same reason I joined after every Google search lead here. Welcome to BF!
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Old 11-16-11 | 01:19 AM
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Bikes: 1980 Motobecane Grand Jubilee

Originally Posted by 79letour
My favorite, obviously, is my 1979 Schwinn Le Tour. But I've recently acquired a single speed Motobecane from bikesdirect and it is pretty spiffy.
Love the Motos, and the Le Tour is a great ride. Welcome to the site, any pics of those great bikes?
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Old 11-16-11 | 03:41 AM
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Nice Grand Jubilee!
I will post some pics of my current bikes tonight.
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