My new everyday beater
02-17-15, 09:32 AM
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My new everyday beater
I picked this up a few weeks ago. Way bigger than I normally ride, but the price was way to low to pass on. I'm actually pretty comfy on it despite its size. I think it will make a nice everyday beater.
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02-17-15, 09:33 AM
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02-17-15, 09:48 AM
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Nice 'beater'.
That's like having a BMW SUV as your spare 3rd car for just in case situations.
In all seriousness, that's a really cool beater.
That's like having a BMW SUV as your spare 3rd car for just in case situations.
In all seriousness, that's a really cool beater.
02-17-15, 09:57 AM
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Sweet.
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02-17-15, 10:12 AM
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sloar, I think we have a different definition of beater. 
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02-17-15, 10:14 AM
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I know it's nicer than a beater, just to big for a serious rider for
me. It fits ok for a beat around bike.
me. It fits ok for a beat around bike.
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02-17-15, 10:27 AM
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Lovely bike, sloar! The panto'd parts are great, and I really like the green color. Enjoy!
02-17-15, 10:35 AM
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Thanks, the green was the main attraction to the bike for me. I've never seen a green Pinarello!
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I'd settle for that as my beater any day. Looks to be about my size too! Just sayin
02-17-15, 10:45 AM
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A little off-topic: I have towed a trailer with my racing bike. It works just fine and can validate the idea of a racing bike as a beater.
I suspect your definition here is a bike that you don't care what happens to.
I suspect your definition here is a bike that you don't care what happens to.
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02-17-15, 10:45 AM
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It's my size and I would treat it as a queen! Just sayin.
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02-17-15, 11:08 AM
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Let me clarify, I care about the bike, it's just a little to big than I like for my serious miles. I put platform pedals on it for something to hop on for rides to work, the store or putting around with the family. It's not something I'd lay down in the front yard overnight. And my other bikes fit perfect, thanks.
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Beats my regular ride, every day.
Great looking bike Sloar. I agree that the color makes it better.
Great looking bike Sloar. I agree that the color makes it better.
02-17-15, 11:41 AM
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Very nice addition to the stable, another Pin! Size?
02-17-15, 11:55 AM
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My ībeaterī definittion includes a) not worrying about paintchips and/or dents, and b) not being a theft magnet.
Iīm not sure either apply in this particular case, but thatīs not going to stop me wishing the OP a huge amount of enjoyment on it.
My ībeaterī definittion includes a) not worrying about paintchips and/or dents, and b) not being a theft magnet.
Iīm not sure either apply in this particular case, but thatīs not going to stop me wishing the OP a huge amount of enjoyment on it.
02-17-15, 02:25 PM
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Yeah, nice "beater" and I'm jealous so I'm going to say something catty and spiteful.
"That's a really ugly saddle, Sloar."
"That's a really ugly saddle, Sloar."
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02-17-15, 03:35 PM
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I thought you had a new house to build or did you finish?
02-17-15, 03:39 PM
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No, remodeling an old farm house. Almost finished. What's that got to do with this bike?
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02-17-15, 03:56 PM
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I have been too busy on remodeling, limited time on the bike stand.
Painting a 2 bedroom flat took 10 gallons of paint + 1 gallon of primer. Lots of cuts and blue tape.