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back in the saddle again
Hi all.....after many years of being a lazy ass, I'm back to commuting and loving it. I was very happy to find such a fantastic bike forum. I only have a 6.5 mile round trip but find it very enjoyable. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.
kern
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Originally Posted by kerny
Hi all.....after many years of being a lazy ass, I'm back to commuting and loving it. I was very happy to find such a fantastic bike forum. I only have a 6.5 mile round trip but find it very enjoyable. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.
kern
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Good on ya, kerny! What type of bike are you riding? (not that it matters... just curious) I'm betting it won't be long before you start searching out a longer route home from work.
I'm sure you'll find this forum great for advice and support.
I'm sure you'll find this forum great for advice and support.
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hey booyah....I'm riding a gary fisher Capitola comfort bike and it is a very comfortable ride.
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I bought a Gary Fisher comfort bike in September; I thought this would be all I needed. Since then, I have purchased a Cannondale Cylocross 800, and a Trek 520 Touring. I put narrow tires on the C'dale--riding miles, and miles. The Trek I use for commuting and future tours of all kinds. Don't put too much $$ into the Fisher, as you will want to save your cash for the next purchase. This is so addictive, and it feels so good.
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Originally Posted by kerny
Hi all.....after many years of being a lazy ass, I'm back to commuting and loving it. I was very happy to find such a fantastic bike forum. I only have a 6.5 mile round trip but find it very enjoyable. Well, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi.
kern
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when I was a young man I would commute almost 365 days a year on my old trek mountain trak 800....in the rain in the snow in the wind{oh yea it gets really windy in great falls} with no special gear for my bike. I did take some nasty falls but my 20 something body held up just fine...but now that I'm 43 I really like my gary fisher....i still have my old trek along with an old schwinn road bike....btw that old schwinn is a great bike....maybe Ill get it out this summer.....kern
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Hey Kerny! Welcome! Perhaps we'll cross paths one day! I commute 6.75 daily (one way) from south of town.
Great group of guys here!
Bob
Great group of guys here!
Bob
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