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Old 01-05-2005, 10:08 PM   #89 (permalink)
Lady Chatterly
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Re: First ride review: Schwinn Sidewinder from Walmart 20.6 mile ride.

In article <1ohpt0pdd01oegj4h5anpq6lj070eeld0f@4ax.com>
Jeff Starr <jstarr@animalpc.com> wrote:
>
>On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 13:49:42 1100, Cyclist14
><Cyclist14.1if2mn@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote:
>
>> :-)Cheapo Bikes do not get as hard a use as high end road bikes

>Huh?
>
>>and also for a High-end bike to be lightwieght you must sacrifice some
>>durability.

>Could you explain what durability has to be sacrificed? I guess it
>would help to know what you consider a high-end bike and what you
>consider lightweight.
>
>>Cheapo bikes also have everything made of steel and
>>rejected tubing and they wiegh a ton and a half. If you want a good ,
>>reliable bike don't go below $300.00 anything below that number is
>>junk.

>Rejected tubing? And where did you come up with the $300 amount?
>>
>>Including Huffys

>
>>Cyclist 14

>Is 14 your age?
>
>Life is Good!


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