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 HELLA_TIGHT
Madge the Smoking Vag
 
Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 84,387
Loc: Afghanistan 
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 New bike 
#10734831 - 07/24/09 07:15 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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Picked myself up a new bike, upgrading from an electra cruiser I got for my 18th birthday.
It's a Kona Dew.
I wanted a road bike, but didn't want to spend 900 bucks so I opted for a hybrid. It's one smooth ride!
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 NobodyCares
Whatever and ever, amen
Registered: 05/31/06
Posts: 1,919
Loc: Brilliance/Insanity
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I have a Tek hybrid that's pretty nice. Seems like a fine machine, hybrids are great if you don't want to really invest in an expensive bike.
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The story goes, or the way that I was told
There was a king that always felt too high and then he fell too low
And so he called all the wise men to the hall
And begged them for a gift to end the rises and the falls
But here’s the thing, they came back with a ring
It was simple and was plainly unbefitting of a king
Engraved in black, it had no front or back
But there were words around the band that said
Just know: This Too Shall Pass
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HELLA_TIGHT
Madge the Smoking Vag
Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 84,387
Loc: Afghanistan
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Well I would have liked to, but I have recently lost my job so I have to save until something else comes up.
This one should last me a few years.
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DeathCompany
Oneironaut
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Not if a mexican steals it.
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NobodyCares
Whatever and ever, amen
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Yeah I had to make a similar decision when I bought my current bike. It was difficult for me to get the funds together for a really nice road bike, and I didn't want to get something crappy and be unhappy with my main mode of transportation. However I do have to say for a second choice my hybrid has held up very well, and I have put some serious wear and tear on it this summer.
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The story goes, or the way that I was told
There was a king that always felt too high and then he fell too low
And so he called all the wise men to the hall
And begged them for a gift to end the rises and the falls
But here’s the thing, they came back with a ring
It was simple and was plainly unbefitting of a king
Engraved in black, it had no front or back
But there were words around the band that said
Just know: This Too Shall Pass
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HELLA_TIGHT
Madge the Smoking Vag
Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 84,387
Loc: Afghanistan
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Yeah, it's not like I'm racing or anything anyways, I just need a commuter bike to get around my small, flat college town.
I'm also trying to get in shape so I'm going to try and quit driving as much as possible and only ride this thing.
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HELLA_TIGHT
Madge the Smoking Vag
Registered: 08/19/03
Posts: 84,387
Loc: Afghanistan
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Quote:
DeathCompany said:
Not if a mexican steals it.
I made sure to buy a nice lock!
My friend left his bike downtown a few weeks ago and someone stole his back tire and the gears. 
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DeathCompany
Oneironaut
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blewmeanie
Registered: 10/01/06
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I'm going to steal your bike.
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NobodyCares
Whatever and ever, amen
Registered: 05/31/06
Posts: 1,919
Loc: Brilliance/Insanity
Last seen: 2 months, 25 days
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Quote:
HELLA_TIGHT said:
Yeah, it's not like I'm racing or anything anyways, I just need a commuter bike to get around my small, flat college town.
I'm also trying to get in shape so I'm going to try and quit driving as much as possible and only ride this thing.
Yep that's exactly what I have mine for as well. I was actually able to get my legs into shape after about 5 days of solid riding to and from work. My commute is about 20 minutes each way, so I wasn't really riding too much. However even after a few weeks of doing that ride 5 or 6 days a week I still feel like my heart and lungs could stand to be a lot stronger. There's this one hill I have coming home that always kicks my ass, and I've set a personal goal to get up it without stopping or getting too out of breath. Hopefully in a couple more weeks I can do it!
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The story goes, or the way that I was told
There was a king that always felt too high and then he fell too low
And so he called all the wise men to the hall
And begged them for a gift to end the rises and the falls
But here’s the thing, they came back with a ring
It was simple and was plainly unbefitting of a king
Engraved in black, it had no front or back
But there were words around the band that said
Just know: This Too Shall Pass
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Gr8fulJ420
strange but nota stranger
Registered: 02/17/01
Posts: 2,778
Loc: 0 moco
Last seen: 1 year, 5 months
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Glad to see another Shroomery member in the saddle. Keep riding man.
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NobodyCares
Whatever and ever, amen
Registered: 05/31/06
Posts: 1,919
Loc: Brilliance/Insanity
Last seen: 2 months, 25 days
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What kind of bike are you riding Gr8?
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The story goes, or the way that I was told
There was a king that always felt too high and then he fell too low
And so he called all the wise men to the hall
And begged them for a gift to end the rises and the falls
But here’s the thing, they came back with a ring
It was simple and was plainly unbefitting of a king
Engraved in black, it had no front or back
But there were words around the band that said
Just know: This Too Shall Pass
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UnholyChild666
I'M GOD
Registered: 03/26/06
Posts: 8,940
Loc:
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edit: never mind oops
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"I am the Highest Power the leader of the pack"
Actiavte My Dream Sequence Machine
GOD of the hologram earth
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Gr8fulJ420
strange but nota stranger
Registered: 02/17/01
Posts: 2,778
Loc: 0 moco
Last seen: 1 year, 5 months
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I ride a mid90s LeMond with Shimano RSX components. I also own a beach cruiser tandem cycle which my wife and I will ride to the beach and/or the bars on weekends.
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Neuron
Tek Savant
Registered: 12/28/08
Posts: 5,778
Loc: @meriKa
Last seen: 13 years, 6 months
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this is mine. hybrids ftw
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Klondike
Newbie
Registered: 04/13/09
Posts: 486
Loc: Oregon
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Re: New bike [Re: Neuron]
#10735411 - 07/24/09 09:17 PM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I almost bought the Kona Dew (actually Dew Plus), but I didn't like the saddle. It really hurt. Other than that it's a fast, efficient bike.
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tyrannicalrex
Strange R
Registered: 04/24/03
Posts: 38,332
Loc: subtropics
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I have had a hybrid for about 3 years and I love this type bike.It is strong enough to jump off curbs and do some light trail riding while keeping the pressure off the hands and wrists.
Mine is the Raleigh Venture 3.0. 450.00 total with a nice rack on the back and a nice lock.
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PDU
travel kid vs.amerika
Registered: 12/03/02
Posts: 10,675
Loc: beautiful BC
Last seen: 8 years, 7 months
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That kona Dew looks equally suited for relaxing bike path rides, or ripping through the city. I would definately consider a bike like that in the future!
Good choice OP, KONA is a great brand.
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Jetro
Loco Mofo
Registered: 07/15/08
Posts: 496
Loc: Western Surburbs of Hellb...
Last seen: 11 years, 11 months
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Re: New bike [Re: PDU]
#10736810 - 07/25/09 04:27 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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oh_you_know said:
what do you do with those
DoYouMusHrOOM said:
beat stupid people over the head with them.
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OverdoseLiving
Get 2 Give
Registered: 03/22/09
Posts: 2,491
Loc: The Shroomery
Last seen: 8 years, 10 months
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Re: New bike [Re: Jetro]
#10736818 - 07/25/09 04:32 AM (14 years, 8 months ago) |
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I like the nice roadbikes with the mountain bike handlebars...
But that kona looks pretty nice...
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Mi Vida Loco
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