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      04-19-2009, 04:32 PM   #1
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What do you think of this bicycle?




Here are the specs:

Frame: Powder coated, hi-tensile steel, available in 57, 61, & 65 cm sizes

Hub: Shimano Nexus eight-speed, sealed, internally geared hub

Headlight: Shimano Nexus hub mounted dynamo powering headlamp and tail lamp
(no batteries needed - ever) 

Saddle: Brooks model B67, sprung leather

Brakes: Front and rear roller

Accessories: Center stand, fenders, mud flap, cargo rack and pump, rear wheel skirts/spats - spoke guards (keeps your skirt or suit clean), fabric and chrome chaincase cover, integrated rear wheel locking system

Price is $1600.

I'm planning to quit my gym membership and buy this bike instead. Apparently, you can wear street clothes while riding this bike, which is the main reason I'm attracted this bike and I like the laid back classic styling. You sit upright when you pedal.

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      04-19-2009, 04:33 PM   #2
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picture?
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      04-19-2009, 04:34 PM   #3
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picture?
I have a pic. It's up there. Don't you see it?
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      04-19-2009, 04:59 PM   #4
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I have a pic. It's up there. Don't you see it?
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      04-19-2009, 05:36 PM   #5
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its a good leisure bike but its not going to make you lose weight... if you want something to replace the gym, why not a dedicated road bike or mountain bike? it'll be more in line with what youre after.
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      04-19-2009, 06:27 PM   #6
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Ok, I reposted the pic. It should show up for everytime. Yeah, I know that it's not going to make me lose a lot of weight because I don't need to lose weight. I just need something that will provide good cardio benefits without trying too hard looking like some athlete in training. I hate wearing cycling clothes when cycling too.
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      04-19-2009, 06:29 PM   #7
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      04-19-2009, 06:58 PM   #8
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I can't believe you've done this.
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      04-19-2009, 07:05 PM   #9
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Ok, I reposted the pic. It should show up for everytime. Yeah, I know that it's not going to make me lose a lot of weight because I don't need to lose weight. I just need something that will provide good cardio benefits without trying too hard looking like some athlete in training. I hate wearing cycling clothes when cycling too.
you won't get much cardio on this thing. its too heavy for anything, but cruising the boardwalk, while gawking at some hotties.

you can get a VERY decent bike for $600 and it will be much lighter too
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Thanks for the responses. I think I'll buy a cheaper bike.
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I just read about that bike in a mag. its the Coach Bag of bikes, its not even market and sold through bike shops, it is being released through fashion type shops. It got a solid review well built etc, but yeah, you can get way better bang for your buck.
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my ride, perfect for fitness about $500 cheaper than that POS
you sit upright and it is light and rides good on pavement-front and rear suspension

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WOW, you'll be attracting a lot of male attention and not the kind a lot of guys want. Unless you want that? Then go for it.
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