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08-01-12 | 11:19 AM

TejanoTrackie

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New Lowes Fixie

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08-01-12 | 11:23 AM

Leukybear

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But somebody's going to need those swatches when they need help deciding what paint to choose for their interior and exterior walls and trim.

Anyhow, it's nice to see you around these parts tejano.

08-01-12 | 11:30 AM

Jaytron

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TT is back!

08-01-12 | 11:50 AM

ThermionicScott

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Didn't what what to expect, but I kinda like it!

08-01-12 | 12:16 PM

Scrodzilla

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I just saw that this morning too!

08-01-12 | 02:40 PM

tsmvengy

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Actually I think those spoke cards are from the Sherwin-Williams Alleycat.

08-01-12 | 06:53 PM

IthaDan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukybear

But somebody's going to need those swatches when they need help deciding what paint to choose for their interior and exterior walls and trim.

Anyhow, it's nice to see you around these parts tejano.

Paint chips like those actually have an expiration date. Stores throw them out all the time. TMYK.

08-01-12 | 06:57 PM

Leukybear

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Paint chips like those actually have an expiration date. Stores throw them out all the time. TMYK.

Never thought of that! Makes sense too

08-01-12 | 07:57 PM

JesusBananas

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I was not sure what to expect from "Lowe's fixie," but then I looked at the image, and it made perfect sense.

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Originally Posted by Leukybear

But somebody's going to need those swatches when they need help deciding what paint to choose for their interior and exterior walls and trim.

Well, now they can have a handy bike to use as a reference.

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Anyhow, it's nice to see you around these parts tejano.

+1!

08-01-12 | 10:10 PM

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nuhtowel

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i was expecting a 2x4 bike frame

08-02-12 | 12:31 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nuhtowel

i was expecting a 2x4 bike frame

this

i was pleasantly suprised.
but not that surprised(was all over tumblr a way back)
and not that pleasant(it looks cool for a second and then jack for a lifetime)

Hooray for TT!