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Old 10-06-18, 05:35 PM
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Just wanted to say how much fun I am having.

I realize I am in the minority with the more expensive models and all of the Treks, Giants and Specialized bikes here but I am really enjoying my Cannondale Quick. It is a lower model but once I got the front derailleur sorted out, thanks to the people on this forum, it has been such a enjoyable ride. I have learned the cost of buying a bike from a store going out of business as I had nowhere to go back to to make the fine adjustments I needed. In the long run I now have the knowledge to sort out the details myself. What has been said here so many times, get the bike fit to you, is so true. Now that I have it right it is just fun and I look forward to getting away on it as often as I can.
Thanks for all the help here and on the Forum in general. Turn 70 on the eleventh of this month and I am just a riding fool.
Frank.
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yep great website for a great hobby. Am sure that Cannondale is a sweet ride
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Originally Posted by Flip Flop Rider
yep great website for a great hobby. Am sure that Cannondale is a sweet ride
Thank you for the reply.
Be safe, Frank.
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
I realize I am in the minority with the more expensive models and all of the Treks, Giants and Specialized bikes here but I am really enjoying my Cannondale Quick. It is a lower model but once I got the front derailleur sorted out, thanks to the people on this forum, it has been such a enjoyable ride. I have learned the cost of buying a bike from a store going out of business as I had nowhere to go back to to make the fine adjustments I needed. In the long run I now have the knowledge to sort out the details myself. What has been said here so many times, get the bike fit to you, is so true. Now that I have it right it is just fun and I look forward to getting away on it as often as I can.
Thanks for all the help here and on the Forum in general. Turn 70 on the eleventh of this month and I am just a riding fool.
Frank.
I just got Quick 4 last month, sweet ride. Post pics of your bike when you got a chance.

Advanced Happy Birthday!
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Originally Posted by BaLs
I just got Quick 4 last month, sweet ride. Post pics of your bike when you got a chance.

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Thanks, Frank.

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Frank, gotta say when I scan through the threads this one brings a grin.

Today I'll take the long loop as soon as the roads dry a bit.
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Old 10-10-18, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Helderberg
Thanks, Frank.

That color really pops! Happy birthday!
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great share! was in a foul mood all day Monday. after work went for a bike ride. when I got home I told Wifey how happy I was. one day at a time
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Thanks all.
Be safe and enjoy your ride, Frank.
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Old 10-18-18, 02:02 PM
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Yep, this is definitely a fun hobby. Now that it's cooled off a bit I'm spending more time on bike maintenance, which I also enjoy.

Nice C'Dale. I'm going to miss V-brakes when they're gone.
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I know what you mean. That baby will definitely put a smile on your face. I have a roadie for "serious" rides, but if I just want to have fun, I grab the hybrid.
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Yeah, and don't let anybody talk bad about your riding a hybrid. They are great bikes, the wheels are round and it's a really fun riding position for those of us who aren't training for the TdF. I remodeled my adventure bike with butterfly handlebars and mtb gearing, making it essentially a hybrid. Or maybe it was already a hybrid. Whatever you want to call it, a bike that is fun to ride clearly improves the quality of life. You absolutely nailed it. KUDOS, sir.
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Fun is what it’s all about! If you’re not a paid racer, you’re doing it because you want to. Have fun with it.
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Congrats & enjoy from a fellow Triangle rider. We are spoiled w/ all the miles of Greenway trails in town....
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Congrats & enjoy from a fellow Triangle rider. We are spoiled w/ all the miles of Greenway trails in town....
I am in The Village of Rolesville so it is a fairly closed circuit with local traffic. The hills are good for leg and aerobic training. Hoping to find a bike rack for our Beetle so I can use the Greenways.
Enjoy and be safe, Frank.

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Old 10-24-18, 09:01 AM
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Congratulations on that Cannondale! Yes, one can spend a reasonable sum and get a fine bike as you have shown. My ride is a Giant FCR3 which was the "entry level" model of the FCR series.
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