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Old 05-31-09 | 12:32 PM
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Buy it. Read it. Convince anyone who cares about, but doesn't understand, you to read it.
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Old 05-31-09 | 12:33 PM
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Old 05-31-09 | 12:34 PM
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I found myself smiling, laughing, or saying "**** that's so true" on almost every page.

My wife is reading it now, and it has brought her to a level of understanding (maybe not appreciation) of our lifestyle that I could never impart as well as EventServices has managed to do so through his words.
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Botto posted this ages ago (in internet time).
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Old 05-31-09 | 08:57 PM
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Bought it last month and finished it the next day. Needless to say, I enjoyed it.
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Old 06-01-09 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by fordmanvt
Botto posted this ages ago (in internet time).
it's worth repeating.
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Old 06-01-09 | 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rivethead
Bought it last month and finished it the next day. Needless to say, I enjoyed it.
The writer is a frequent poster on these forums. Expect to see plenty of us "shill" it.

disclaimer - I bought the book, but have not yet read it.
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Old 06-01-09 | 07:57 AM
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"The sport is expensive, dangerous, time-consuming, mentally draining, emotionally exhausting, and physically demanding, and it permeates every aspect of a Roadie's life (or lack thereof) off the bike. And it's awesome."

So true. I just ordered a copy.
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Old 06-01-09 | 08:25 AM
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I have shilled this book on here, on my site, and with a amazon review. I feel that strongly.

Buying the book is like supporting your LBS but better. Support the good people that do a good job.
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Old 06-01-09 | 09:16 AM
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Dumb question, but who is the writer (their alias on the forums)
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Originally Posted by bdcheung
it's worth repeating.
or signifying.
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Old 06-01-09 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by intence
Dumb question, but who is the writer (their alias on the forums)
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i read it when it first came out and enjoyed it. havent looked at it in awhile. ill give it another read tonight.
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