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FIRST ROAD BIKE! Schwinn Fastback Elite

Old 03-18-07, 09:24 PM
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FIRST ROAD BIKE! Schwinn Fastback Elite

I took home my bike this weekend and i am thrilled. I went out for my first ride today clipless and all - didn't fall! Thanks Speedplay! I just want to sleep next to it tonight...

The Stars and Stripes are my personal touch, not for everyone but i dig it.
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Old 03-18-07, 09:43 PM
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Haha, sweet tape! Ride it well.
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the college i went to has a deal with pacific & i was actually impressed with those things.
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Sweet!

So I assume you won the gold medal for USA in the last Olympic Games?
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
Sweet!

So I assume you won the gold medal for USA in the last Olympic Games?
I dont want to brag..
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Nice bike...unique overall color scheme.
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Cool bike!

Make a mental note, however. Bike pics are to be taken in front of white garage doors at all times.

Have a blast on your new steed!
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Thanks guys, i'm really excited
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Did you wrap the bars yourself or does the tape come that way? It looks cool.
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That tape has to go.
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Did you wrap the bars yourself or does the tape come that way? It looks cool.
It came with black, which fit the overall scheme better (taken from numerous comments) but i thought the american flag tape was sweet. Come on! American Flag bar tape! Its Cinelli Cork tape.

Hey, i didn't personalize my bike so YOU(as in everyone else) would like it!
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Some bigger drive-side pics would be nice.
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Originally Posted by shakeNbake
Some bigger drive-side pics would be nice.
car or bike?
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Bike of course.
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