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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hitman619
want to sell it?
Eh, not really.

It's going to suit my needs for a whiiiile.

My buddy grabbed 2 newish specialized mountain bikes for him and his girl.

Dumbass rich punks ftw.

I mean, who leaves it there? It sat locked up the ENTIRE semester. As far as a bike goes, it looks like a Mercedes next to a bunch of Geo's. I'm surprised nobody sniped it after seeing it sit for a while.

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:02 PM
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I rode my dad's $4k Kestrel the other day...fuck that thing is fast.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dubcac
I rode my dad's $4k Kestrel the other day...fuck that thing is fast.
4k?

Highest Kestrel I've seen was 3.

Yea, they're crazy. That and they're full carbon and weigh about 11 pounds. I was afraid I was going to make it collapse, but the damn thing is rigid and comfy as hell to ride for a tri bike.

Your dad compete?

EDIT: nvm, just found a 14k kestrel. h:

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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah, he does triathlons...he's nuts. I'm going to start riding because my back gets jacked up running. He has 2 bikes...that and a Gunnar...he said I could take the Gunnar out whenever I want. His Kestrel is an AirFoil from maybe 2 years ago? Full carbon..thing is nuts. He said he picks up a couple miles an hour just by getting on that bike. So he trains on the Gunnar since it's heavier, and races in the Kestrel.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dubcac
Yeah, he does triathlons...he's nuts. I'm going to start riding because my back gets jacked up running. He has 2 bikes...that and a Gunnar...he said I could take the Gunnar out whenever I want. His Kestrel is an AirFoil from maybe 2 years ago? Full carbon..thing is nuts. He said he picks up a couple miles an hour just by getting on that bike. So he trains on the Gunnar since it's heavier, and races in the Kestrel.
I did a 22 mile race in New Orleans on a cheap road bike, and I was gassed.

As far as the cardio goes, I can get as good of a workout or better on my cycle, and it's much more fun to do. Picking up the girlfriend a Vilano 21 speed so we can cruise together, but riding a bike in town as fast as cars > *
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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mountain bike? :chuckles: bmx is the only bike h:

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nice bike man. :hi5:
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Zackk
I did a 22 mile race in New Orleans on a cheap road bike, and I was gassed.

As far as the cardio goes, I can get as good of a workout or better on my cycle, and it's much more fun to do. Picking up the girlfriend a Vilano 21 speed so we can cruise together, but riding a bike in town as fast as cars > *
Riding around town is not cool...but riding on country roads is. o:
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Damn, I just bought my first bike last week. $80+ about $50 for a few parts to make it better. Would have loved to find a free Trek laying in the dumpster.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 06:12 AM
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Damn great catch. I've been looking on the free section of craigslist lately and I just picked up a good condition bow flex home gym for free. I'm thinking of just picking up more free stuff and make a garage sale.
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Old Jun 4, 2010 | 06:17 AM
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Nice pickup I remember when the STi first came out it was the college punk car of choice.

Originally Posted by Zackk
but riding a bike in town as fast as cars > *
don't get run over :hs:
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