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It's all my fault.

Old 02-26-03, 11:54 AM
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It's all my fault.

Snow and freezing temps. Folks in the middle portion of the US, my apologies. I go out and purchase a new bike, and this is what happens.

My old bike is a heavy low-end mountain bike, which I have equipped with Michelin city tires. My new beater!

My new (and first) road bike is a Trek 2300, pictures to follow.
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Old 02-26-03, 11:56 AM
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The old one.
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Old 02-26-03, 11:58 AM
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The new one. Stock with shorter stem and Speedplay X/2 pedals.
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Old 02-26-03, 02:29 PM
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And here i thought it was my fault the whole time. Better you than me. Nice ride!!
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Wow! That is a real step up in rides. Enjoy.

I have been riding hairy legged through the winter here in Colorado because we had great weather (Greeley area) and I figured that if I shaved it would certainly bring the snow. I wasn't prepared to take the blame.
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cool...what size Trek is that? 62cm?
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Old 02-26-03, 06:19 PM
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Very cool looking Trek there! Love the color scheme. You are going to be zooming on that new ride. Congrats!!
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Originally posted by Coppi51
cool...what size Trek is that? 62cm?
The 2300 jumps to a 63 cm, rather than 62. But you're right, it's the big one.
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Now that's the way to spend the winter!
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Awesome bike you bought!! I also like the phone book get-up you use for your trainer. I thought I was the only one who did that!!!
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Old 02-27-03, 01:34 AM
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That is it... no new bikes for you anymore.

I have had enuff of this weather... I got a new bike just waiting to get some miles put on it and we got an inch of ice on the ground in Dallas. What is up with that...
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Very nice ride! They sure grow'em big in Kansas! Hey, is it your fault we have cold and crappy weather in the south too
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