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I like to travel and want options for local meandering while RVing... That's why I got my hybrid bike from REI...

So I went to look at a bike rack for the car as well from Craigslist this morning. Didn't work out but I did come across this guy...

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2009 Fuji Tahoe Comp 29'er MTB that's been rode but mechanically well maintained and serviced. $1000 bike new, picked it up for $200...

Swapped out the clips for platforms and added the bottle cage... Ready to roll

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29's roll really nice. Never rode one before. Between the tires and the shock it crushes my rigid fork Raleigh M-20(which I sold today and covered the cost of the upgrade:D).

Looking forward to taking it on some trips ...
 
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I know I'm old but I still like the cages around the pedals. Never could bring myself to buy special shoes to ride a bike with.
 
My wife thought she wanted to go from a 22# road bike to a 18#. She dragged me along to shop for 1. I think sticker shock set in and she has always been frugal except for her cars (BMWs) so I think she's decided to stick with what she's got. I found her a deal at REI on line but I think she realized that she is a fair (read must be perfect) weather rider who on a good week only rides 3 days for 20 to 25 miles. I like the idea of a sprung bicycle. I had a Schwinn Pea Picker when I was a kid.
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J R Green said:
I know I'm old but I still like the cages around the pedals. Never could bring myself to buy special shoes to ride a bike with.
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I don't do bike shoes either. That's why I put the platform pedals on. I ride with running shoes.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
Hey big, is it too much of a hassle to put it on top??? I know Nothing about this just wondering????
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On top of my truck? I could but it would be a big pain in the butt. I like the hitch rack. It folds flat.

I want a top rack for the ol'lady's car. It's a Fusion. So it's easy to set things on crossbars.
 
jimmyjames8 said:
My wife thought she wanted to go from a 22# road bike to a 18#. She dragged me along to shop for 1. I think sticker shock set in and she has always been frugal except for her cars (BMWs) so I think she's decided to stick with what she's got. I found her a deal at REI on line but I think she realized that she is a fair (read must be perfect) weather rider who on a good week only rides 3 days for 20 to 25 miles. I like the idea of a sprung bicycle. I had a Schwinn Pea Picker when I was a kid.
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Man that brings back memories. I had an Apple Krate:

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I had a coppertone Schwinn Stingray. Slick. One speed. Somebody stole it while I was in class. 4th grade I think.
 
fieldgrade said:
I had a coppertone Schwinn Stingray. Slick. One speed. Somebody stole it while I was in class. 4th grade I think.
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Those were great for popping wheelies and leaving long black skid marks on the pavement while counter steering with the back wheel locked up.:D
 
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