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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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Trying to get back into riding and I was just wondering how you guys transport your bikes. What type of rack/mounting system are you using. Great bikes btw.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Got a new bike a couple weeks ago :P

09 Norco Nitro

so far the only mods done to it, i took the stock clip pedals off and replaced them with some green Axioms

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Has to be washed :P i havn't washed it since i rode this morning
 

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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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lovin the mtbs in here!!
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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are there any decent road bikes available brand new for around $200? nothing special but nothing awful
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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lawl. decent, road bike, and new cant be in the same sentence as $200.
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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okay get rid of the decent part lol
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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new roadie for $200? have you checked walmart? they have comfort bikes on there
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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okay for a low level roadie new what can i expect to pay?
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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okay for a low level roadie new what can i expect to pay?
4-500ish. Check bikesdirect.com
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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I already ordered a Thule Helium bike rack and I'm trying to decide which brand hitch to get. I'll do more reading on this forum, but for those hitcher-bikers reading this, which brand do you like?
Just to follow up on this, I canceled my order for the Helium rack because it wouldn't fit my bike and my wife's without the top tube adapter. There were a few other things I didn't like about it also, so I ended up buying (and very much liking) a 1upusa Quik Rack. Pretty expensive, but well made and very easy to mount and remove bikes from it.

 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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How long did it take to break in the Brooks saddles?
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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How long did it take to break in the Brooks saddles?
30 years? lol. i love mine, but it isnt broken in yet. it feels like sitting on a dream
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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No, not to wear out, but for the Brooks saddle to break in and get comfortable. I've heard some horror stories of them being uncomfortable for a long period after you get them, but once broken in , they stay comfortable just about forever.
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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No, not to wear out, but for the Brooks saddle to break in and get comfortable. I've heard some horror stories of them being uncomfortable for a long period after you get them, but once broken in , they stay comfortable just about forever.
again, 30 years.
 
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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hell yes
 
Old Sep 6, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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shit, how tall are you?
 
Old Sep 7, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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6'7" coz nasty
 
Old Sep 7, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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i still say craigslist.
 
Old Sep 19, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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