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Old 12-08-19, 01:13 AM
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zjrog
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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R

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Just thought I'd update this. Yes, the seat is at a funky angle. It works on the indoor trainer, but no way could I ride outdoors like that. Same for the old Shimano 561 wheelset. Too few spokes, but they were a good deal for keeping on the trainer. And yes, some bling...

Bike is still 7 speed rear, RSX brifters cleaned and new lube added. I toyed with the idea of swapping in 9 or 10 speed stuff, but have yet to find a good enough deal to make it worth my time. With 2 other road bikes, one heavier than the R200, the other lighter, it's only advantage is the 3x crankset.

As mentioned at the beginning of this thread, I crashed on this bike 8 years ago. Broke my back and had a head injury. I have tried to ride this outdoors over the last couple years, but never felt comfortable or safe. Mental issues of mine I think more than the bike not safe. But, I can't bring myself to give it away or sell it, just in case it is jinxed... So indeed, it is an awfully nice bike to just sit on a trainer. But, it is still useful and used. And isn't that what any bicycle really wants?
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