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Here's a look at my stable
of bikes.
After buying the new trail bike, I thought my stable was full. OH NO! You know
the limit of bikes a person can own is one more than the number they currently
own. With all of the pavement miles I rode last year, I started looking getting
a road bike. And, with the months of cancer treatments, I figured I was
due a reward. When I get home from the 2010 Black Hills Fat Tire Festival and
CAMBA Festival of the Trails, there is a new white Gary Fisher Rail Super T road
bike waiting for me!
Gary Fisher Rail Super
T
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Here's my road bike. When I went to look at bikes,
Xtreme Wheels had a Gary Fisher in my size. There
was one thing I was sure I wanted on a road bike
was 3 chain rings - for the lower granny gear. I
also asked with the riding I do, what other component(s)
should be upgraded. He recommended upgraded
shifters. The result is my Rail Super
(upgraded shifters) T (3 chain
ring). It took some time getting used
to the handlebars and shifters. .
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I had been looking at a new trail bike. During 2007
I spent a lot more time on
singletrack. that fall I rode the Trek 69er. It was a good ride, but at the
demo they did not have a large frame full suspension. As I was deciding about a
new bike, word was that there were no 69ers available. The bottom was - Trek
Fuel EX7, a Specialized trail bike, or keep riding my Trek 4300.
Now purchase of this bike was not an easy decision.
Lots of money to spend on a bike. But what price
for comfort, performance, and enjoyment of the ride? While a
full suspension bike is not needed for our area, it is sure
great when I travel. It is the bike for rough trails (rocks,
roots. etc).
Trek Fuel EX7
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This is my new Trail bike. Yes,
I bit the bullet and bought a full suspension bike.
The bike is a dream to ride. I noticed that on sharp turns I have a tendency to over steer - nothing I can't overcome.
The bike digs in climbing hills, delivers softer
ride over roots, - a great ride. The Fuel EX7 really is a "trail" bike. It belongs in the dirt. I feel that it rides better on singletrack than on pavement.
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Trek 4300
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This in my mountain bike. I wanted a bike to ride the gravel roads, ride
on my trip to my Army reunion, and additional areas for riding. The first day
out, I really enjoyed the ride. I found the mountain bike trails by Lake
Manawa. Its a whole different ride. My reaction - Awesome! The wheel size and
gearing lets me get moving - good acceleration.
This has become my "go to" bike.
It is the one I ride on the Wabash Trace and
other crushed limestone trails. It is my trail
work bike and snow/ice bike (it gets the studded
tires in the winter)..
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Trek 7200 FX
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The 7200FX is a hybrid bicycle. The wheels are larger
(~29inch) and the tires are narrower, The handlebars are straight (like the
Navigator). The bike is much lighter and the rolling resistant is lower. The
last major change is the larger wheels and different gearing - it's a faster
bike. This bike is best when I'm riding the paved trails. In 2009, the
tires needed replacement - they were replaced with
28 mm tires. It has not beed ridden as much
recently since the new road bike was purchased in
June 2010. With the rack, this bike is one
of 2 used to carry cameras when on a photo shoot. |
Torker Unicycle
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My new (May 07) steed is a Torker Unistar LX unicycle. Now, I have
problems riding on two wheels, so have not trying
to ride the unicycle. The new wheel
was won in the BeerMuda Triangle raffle. It
is looking for a good home.
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Trek Navigator 200
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This was my first bike since I was a kid. After 400 miles, I needed
a faster bike. The Navigator found a new home.
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