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les snyder

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Re: Bicycle Recommendations!
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2012, 12:05:57 PM »
if you are going to ride boulevards, the rear suspension systems use up a lot of energy....I like the Shimano Rapid Shift (thumb shift) over the twist grip, but that is a personal opinion.....good front suspension like a RockShock can save your butt....my bikes are older and have cantilever brakes ...chrome moly frames flex a little more than aluminum...heavy duty thorn proof tubes ( I use what the local bike shop supplies to the police bike unit)...if you are close to my age (65) you will probably want to ride more upright, and I find that a BMX type handlebar works well if you have a cheaper bike without clamp on handlebar neck ... after spending a fortune on stems and risers over the last 10 or so years...unfortunately my GT was stolen, so I now use a cheaper frankenbike of left over parts.....I use a skate board/roller blade type helmet..
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Re: Bicycle Recommendations!
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2012, 01:20:45 PM »
I've put about 7000 miles on my Specialized Rockhopper.  It's  been worth the $600 I paid but the next bike I get I'm going to go ahead an pay the $1500 I think for the next level. IF you are doing dual suspension pay the $5000 and get the "Brain" set up.  Basically is a one way valve that doesn't activate the rear suspension if you are pushing down on the bike
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Re: Bicycle Recommendations!
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2012, 02:07:30 PM »
I used to have a Huffy I'd ride to deliver morning news papers....

http://www.huffy.com/Default.aspx

 ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Bicycle Recommendations!
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2012, 06:40:46 PM »
Quote from: Dakotaranger on October 22, 2012, 01:20:45 PM
I've put about 7000 miles on my Specialized Rockhopper.  It's  been worth the $600 I paid but the next bike I get I'm going to go ahead an pay the $1500 I think for the next level. IF you are doing dual suspension pay the $5000 and get the "Brain" set up.  Basically is a one way valve that doesn't activate the rear suspension if you are pushing down on the bike
$5000? Dude, for that I'll hire an attractive "escort" to pedal me around in a rickshaw. ;D
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