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• Posted in thread: A friend is "looking" at this on 08/27/2009 at 12:40PM
  I live in downtown Baltimore. The friend in question lives in Ellicott City and likes hills.

• Posted in thread: A friend is "looking" at this on 08/27/2009 at 9:45AM
  Daily rider. The guy is a horse. Hard on parts.

• Posted in thread: A friend is "looking" at this on 08/26/2009 at 9:08PM
  Is it worth $700?

• Posted in thread: What to do... What to do... (Vintage 80's Bianchi) on 07/10/2009 at 5:45PM
  If it's a 10 or 12 speed with non indexing shifters, I say single speed it. That takes care of the weak
  points and the bike gets ridden. Or sell it.

• Posted in thread: Any parts source for cheap bikes? on 07/09/2009 at 9:23PM
  The parts I can get are better than the some of the bikes that I get for repair. I am looking for
  schrader valve MTB 26" wheels in particular. Not even quick release for the front wheel I need.

• Posted in thread: Looking for more distance? on 07/06/2009 at 6:21AM
  Do you have bar ends?

• Posted in thread: Speedometer on 06/21/2009 at 10:22AM
  If you are new start with a Cateye or any other bike shop unit. About $25-$30. It will not be wireless or
  have cadence. On a suspension fork, run the wire down the brake cable. It will do everything e...

• Posted in thread: Flat Tires on 06/14/2009 at 6:11AM
  I have seen the self sealing tubes work, but you still need air for them. Get a puncture, they will go
  down a bit, seal theirselves and you pump them back up. Slime in a bottle didn't work for me, I j...

• Posted in thread: Curves on 06/13/2009 at 5:34PM
  Curves is a franchise deal that must not cost a lot to start up. I just did a search and there are 18 of
  them within 11 miles from my zip in the Baltimore area. I knew there was a lot. So if you don't...

• Posted in thread: "What's a hybrid bicycle?" on 06/13/2009 at 3:17PM
  I think hybrids are great for 1st bikes or for someone who is starting up again. They are fairly
  comfortable and the wheels roll easier than a MTB.