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10-21-12 | 08:39 PM
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From: Greensburg Indiana
Bikes: Musashi
Just discovered this forum
So I thought I would introduce myself!
I have a Musashi for the last couple of years and before that rode a Vision R40 since 97.
I really like the Musashi, its the fastest bike I have owned.
I also have a blog:
https://trduff.blogspot.com
Bicycling is a great hobby and weight loss program rolled into one, I have lost a lot of weight since I started riding again in 2010, I had gone from 235 pounds mid 2010 down to 173 pounds by the end of 2010.
This year I started at 199 pounds and have gotten back down to 175 pounds.
I have a Musashi for the last couple of years and before that rode a Vision R40 since 97.
I really like the Musashi, its the fastest bike I have owned.
I also have a blog:
https://trduff.blogspot.com
Bicycling is a great hobby and weight loss program rolled into one, I have lost a lot of weight since I started riding again in 2010, I had gone from 235 pounds mid 2010 down to 173 pounds by the end of 2010.
This year I started at 199 pounds and have gotten back down to 175 pounds.
10-22-12 | 06:58 PM
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rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Welcome!
Not a huge number of recumbent riders in Central Indiana. Rode the Hilly Hundred this past weekend along with about 5,000 other cyclists and only saw 3 or 4 other 'bents.
Not a huge number of recumbent riders in Central Indiana. Rode the Hilly Hundred this past weekend along with about 5,000 other cyclists and only saw 3 or 4 other 'bents.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
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10-23-12 | 02:29 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
It was good to see you a couple of years ago, even if I was somewhat distracted at the time. This year I would have been too busy to go, even if I'd signed up. I think next year I'll be back, and hope to have more time to visit.
10-23-12 | 03:38 PM
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From: Sun Valley, Nevada
Bikes: 1999 RANS Rocket Saturn V; K2 Attack FS MTB
One of my daughters lived in Anderson for some years when we were in Cincinnati. I remember driving through Greensburg many times. Where'd you get your Musashi?
10-23-12 | 06:12 PM
#7
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Already looking forward to HH 2013; hope to see you there.
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
10-23-12 | 06:13 PM
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rebmeM roineS
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Good question. Recumbent dealers are few and far between in Indiana.
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10-23-12 | 07:10 PM
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Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Greensburg Indiana
Bikes: Musashi
You can also talk to Valley bikes in Indy: https://www.valleybikes.com
Thanks all for the warm welcomes.
10-24-12 | 07:22 PM
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rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Have seen much positive feedback on Fairfield cyclery.
The nature of Valley Bike's business is unclear from their website. Many pics of the former store in Carmel posted there. They left Carmel several years ago.
The nature of Valley Bike's business is unclear from their website. Many pics of the former store in Carmel posted there. They left Carmel several years ago.
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10-25-12 | 05:33 AM
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From: Greensburg Indiana
Bikes: Musashi
When I went early last year, he had several bikes to test ride.
10-25-12 | 09:46 AM
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Joined: Jul 2007
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I test-rode a Musashi at Basically Bicycles a couple of years back. Really loved it, and in retrospect, I wish I had bought it, but at the time, I was all googly-eyed at the Xstream and didn't have any money for a new bike, anyway. Had I known that the production would be so short, I would have bought it anyway.
Enjoy your ride!
Enjoy your ride!
10-26-12 | 06:10 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Middle of da Mitten
Bikes: Trek 7500, RANS V-Rex, Optima Baron, Velokraft NoCom, M-5 Carbon Highracer, Catrike Speed
Yeah, from what I heard it was too close to the new bike trail. Plus, I'm sure someone with more money wanted to put THEIR business there.
10-26-12 | 06:38 PM
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From: Central Illinois
Bikes: Trek Domane+x2, Trek Emonda
I picked up a virtually brand new small Musashi a couple months ago and have put ~1,000 miles on it. Despite owning a couple pother lighter low racers, I find the Musashi to be an excellent all around ride.
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