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#1 Nov-03-14 10:37PM

Ernie
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Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

The After 11 years, I decided to sell my bike. And yes, I did buy a new one that will last me until I can't ride anymore.  big_smile

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/Gear%20for%20sale/photo1_zpsb7d70bf2.jpg

I put it on Craig's List for a fair price. Of course, everyone wanted to low ball me (should have inflated it by $100-$200). But, I stuck to my guns and finally found a buyer (John ) that knew that my bike was in good shape and that it was a good deal.

He paid me my asking price (although I did give him some money back as he was leaving).  John was a great guy and I felt good that it was going to a good home. Plus, his kid (Jack) was going to be a beneficiary.

Today, I got this picture....

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/Gear%20for%20sale/OCR1_zpsc4b10c6d.jpeg

They did a 68 miler today! Man, how cool is that?


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#2 Nov-04-14 1:10AM

Osprey
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

That's almost double what the bike is used to, pretty cool.


20' Key West..16' C-Hawk...Hobie Pro Angler...Hobie Outback

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#3 Nov-04-14 1:32AM

Ernie
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

The new owner is a bit younger than me and his average MPH was 1-2 MPH higher than what I average on my typical ride (which is 1/3 what he just did). Oh...and he was pulling his kid too!


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#4 Nov-05-14 7:22PM

hookup
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

So, is a new kayak next ;-)

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#5 Nov-05-14 7:35PM

Ernie
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

hookup wrote:

So, is a new kayak next ;-)

Mine is now fixed! David over at River & Trail Outfitters fixed it and smoothed out (melted down) the badly designed Ocean Kayak scuppers!


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#6 Nov-05-14 8:04PM

Paul Naj
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

What are you riding now?

errr... I mean April when the weather gets warm enough for you.... ;-)

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#7 Nov-05-14 8:15PM

Ernie
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

Paul Naj wrote:

What are you riding now?

errr... I mean April when the weather gets warm enough for you.... ;-)

Ha! I did 22 miles yesterday!! Got a Jamis Endura (full carbon).

BTW, I signed up for the 2015 Tour de Cure, will do the 36 miler.


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#8 Nov-06-14 2:31AM

firemunkee
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

All very cool indeed smile


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#9 Nov-06-14 8:05PM

hookup
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

signed up for the 2015 Tour de Cure, will do the 36 miler.

Good luck bro ... we'll be rout'n for ya

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#10 Nov-07-14 12:35PM

backtofuturetoyota
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

Good on you Ernie!  It always feels so much better when you know the item that you loved goes to a good home.  I'm not ready to give up my Fat Chance yet....it's mostly out of fear it wouldn't be loved as much! hahahah

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#11 Nov-07-14 2:19PM

hookup
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

Jamis Endura (full carbon).

Schweet - got any pix to share?

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#12 Jan-11-15 5:59PM

Ernie
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

I just got an email from John (owner of my old bike). This is what he said;

Hope your holidays went well.

Been too cold lately to tow Jack (son) around, so have just been doing some power training on the indoor trainer downstairs.
I have found myself slowly modifying the giant though. smile

Recently added carbon cages, carbon, seat post (to soak up some road), carbon seat, newish wheels, and bar tape.

I have to say, I really like the triple crank for the hills around here. I have actually found myself leaving the Cannondale inside on hill days. The extra 3 pounds that your bike weighs (20lbs on the nose), does not matter when the gearing is soooooo much better (53/39 with 12/23 out back on the C'dale).

I may actually buy some china carbon 1270gram clinchers for this thing and use your bike in the Frederick Gran Fondo this year.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/OCR1_zpsc4c805bf.jpg

It fits right in with the fleet. smile

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/C_zpsb19ea8ac.jpeg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/image_zps94745a21.jpeg

This is just too cool! John has transformed that bike to look and fell new.....I wonder if I should have done that? Fact is that my new bike fits me better (not a hill person due to the 2 fake knees) so what i got is perfect. Everyone wins!


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#13 Jan-11-15 6:09PM

Ernie
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Re: Cool stuff....my old bike's new life!

hookup wrote:

Jamis Endura (full carbon).

Schweet - got any pix to share?

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj320/Kiko13PB/Newest%20Kiko/IMG_0615_zps699c3194.jpg


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