"Anon" (tjsielsistneb)
07/10/2015 at 19:06 • Filed to: None
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"Anon" (tjsielsistneb)
07/10/2015 at 19:06 • Filed to: None | 1
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Just bought this little Nishiki from the local bike shop for $90. It looks a bit rough but it shifts well and has all new wires. Rides like a damn steam roller compared to my aluminum Allez! I really like it, I think it will do great as my daily driver when I’m at LSU!
MrDakka
> Anon
07/10/2015 at 19:12 |
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Isn’t it too muggy to be biking in louisiana?
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Anon
> MrDakka
07/10/2015 at 19:17 |
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During the height of the summer yeah. During the spring and fall it’s very nice. Also it’s geared for easy riding and so you don’t really have to put much output to go anywhere if you’re ok with not going fast. Also the ride to the school is pretty much completely flat.
tromoly
> Anon
07/10/2015 at 19:19 |
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That’s on 27-inch wheels, right? Pretty sure my uncle has a similar model, I’ve put several hundreds of miles on it over the years, they’re really nice rides.
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Anon
> tromoly
07/10/2015 at 19:21 |
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I kid you not when I say it rides like a steamroller, damn thing ignores bumps in the road! Also it’s really nice to be able to brake when your hands are in the mjddle of the bars!
Bandit
> Anon
07/10/2015 at 19:33 |
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Nice! Old road bikes for the win. I DD a huffy from the early 80s I got for free when I’m away. So. Much. Weight.
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Anon
> Bandit
07/10/2015 at 19:45 |
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Yeah! I think this thing easily weights twice what my Carbon/Aluminum Allez weighs. Thankfully almost my entire commute to school is flat!
wafflesnfalafel
> Anon
07/10/2015 at 22:41 |
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Shimano drive train?
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Anon
> wafflesnfalafel
07/10/2015 at 23:05 |
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It’s a mix of Shimano 105, 600 and suntour shifters
Mattbob
> Anon
07/17/2015 at 07:26 |
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nice bike! Steel frames for the win. They ride so nicely. I have a Fuji from 1982 that I fixed up. They are so easy to cruise around on. Do you still have steel wheels? How are the brakes?