Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Number Plate Stays

I recently built up a loaner/back-up bike with spare parts. A bike I can use when my good bike is in the shop. Or a bike I can lend to a friend in need. But here is the rule. You can borrow the bike but you MUST ride it with the number plate attached. Think of it as a rental or fleet number. A way to keep track of it.

I like that rule. It's a good rule.

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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    All I ask is that you replace the grips. You've got a 99.9% awesome loaner/2nd bike there but those grips must go. Imagine barbwire wrapped rebar. Thanks again for use of the pony!

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  2. South County CiclistaSeptember 30, 2010 at 9:06 AM

    Good Rule. Does it come with a support crew as well?

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  3. dugSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    that bike kept me sane for the last two weeks. and by cupping the bars and giving up a little control, i got around the ridiculously bad grips.

    i need to get you some ergons.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Make sure you leave the sizing sticker on too. No need to ever remove that, or the warning stickers either.

    Ergons are for girls like Kerkove.

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  5. dugSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    "Ergons are for girls like Kerkove."

    well, i am well known for wanting a cushy ride. nothing can be too comfortable for me.

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  6. Rick SunderlageOctober 1, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I rode this bike last night during the night ride up AF. I did swap out the grips.

    I remembered why I like my squishy fork and don't like fully rigid.

    Although the climbs felt great.

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  7. Gastonia CountertopsNovember 3, 2022 at 8:51 PM

    I enjoyed reading your posst

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