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Old 03-11-06, 03:09 PM
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I'm in....

Picked up my first mountain bike this week - a new '05 Rockhopper. We'll see how badly out of shape these 47 year old legs and lungs are now....
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Old 03-11-06, 03:14 PM
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Way to go old man! I can say that 'cuse I'm old too.
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Old 03-11-06, 03:27 PM
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Congrats. Welcome to the world of biking/excercise addiction, upgrade-itice and scabby knees

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Old 03-11-06, 03:40 PM
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Excellent - be sure to share stores regarding your rides with us.
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Originally Posted by sv650matt
Picked up my first mountain bike this week - a new '05 Rockhopper. We'll see how badly out of shape these 47 year old legs and lungs are now....
That sounds like a good bike to test yourself with. Feel free to post pics([shameless plug]like I just did[/shameless plug]). Most importantly, have fun!
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Take it easy!!
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Cool. Have fun on the new bike.
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Old 03-11-06, 08:36 PM
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Picture my friend! Pictures!

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Old 03-11-06, 10:14 PM
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That's a great choice. Of course I'm biased because that's the same hardtail that I have. Good luck with it.
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Old 03-11-06, 10:29 PM
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Enjoy it.
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Old 03-11-06, 10:32 PM
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Old 03-11-06, 10:33 PM
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Have a blast ol' timer.
Watch out for wippersnappers on the trail.
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Old 03-13-06, 10:50 AM
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congratulations!!! have fun. if you are like me, take it easy and slow. and yes, post pictures. best
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Old 03-14-06, 05:05 PM
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congrat's on the purchase! hope you enjoy... it's going to be alot different from that Suzuki..
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