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Post by jrussell on Mar 28, 2020 12:42:23 GMT -7
THANKS! Already excited about a great community!
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Post by lurker on Mar 28, 2020 12:53:02 GMT -7
THANKS! Already excited about a great community! i'm no authority on bikes, especially these, but i'm always happy to contribute my opinion!
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Post by jrussell on Mar 28, 2020 14:17:20 GMT -7
Whelp I got myself all settled on the BullsEye.. and clicked checkout.. and out of stock. FML.
I really cant find anything else comparable within my $400 limit.
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Post by lurker on Mar 28, 2020 16:57:58 GMT -7
aw, shucks. 
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Post by desertbikes on Mar 29, 2020 8:10:56 GMT -7
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Post by jrussell on Mar 29, 2020 10:54:39 GMT -7
Right! Hey thanks for looking out - i was almost ready to pull the trigger on that one but my wife and I took a look at our LBS.. and she decided that I should take the bike they had there that fit me well.. a Specialized Rockhopper Expert 1x... i know, not even in the same general price range. I think she thought i looked sexy on the bike ;-) Thanks for the input, and the journal of your experience, I learned a ton just reading through this thread!
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Post by desertbikes on Mar 29, 2020 17:18:31 GMT -7
....my wife and I took a look at our LBS.. and she decided that I should take the bike they had there that fit me well.. Yup. Priorities. Successful marriages are a mutual compromise. In other words, let her have her way. 
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Post by lurker on Mar 29, 2020 19:25:06 GMT -7
let her have her way.  never were truer words spoken.
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Post by desertbikes on Mar 30, 2020 20:00:02 GMT -7
Right! Hey thanks for looking out - i was almost ready to pull the trigger on that one but my wife and I took a look at our LBS.. and she decided that I should take the bike they had there that fit me well.. a Specialized Rockhopper Expert 1x... i know, not even in the same general price range. I think she thought i looked sexy on the bike ;-) Thanks for the input, and the journal of your experience, I learned a ton just reading through this thread! Don't be a stranger. If you're not in one of the lock down cities, let us know how you like it.
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Post by gatorbite on Mar 31, 2020 18:23:01 GMT -7
hey guys! this was a bicycle question! just sayin its been a while ;-)
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Post by jrussell on Apr 2, 2020 14:22:32 GMT -7
Don't be a stranger. If you're not in one of the lock down cities, let us know how you like it. We are locked down but "socially distanced outdoor activities" are encouraged by our Governor (AZ). I have had the bike out for a ride every night, and I am loving it. Truth be told I have nothing to compare it to but the one ride on the Hyper Explorer I had for a day and returned (for size and weight concerns), but it really is a nice bike. I really do look forward to my ride each nite!
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Post by desertbikes on Apr 3, 2020 18:18:42 GMT -7
Ah yes. Phoenix. One of the, sorta maybe stay home probably cities. I watched Gov Ducey on PBS last night. And while I'm glad the interviewers didn't beat him up like most national shows would have, he only answered one question directly. He was firm that hair salons & pedicures were not critical services. Inser rolling eyes emotican here... Arizona mayors & governors are having that Jaws moment - Close the beaches & ruin the economy or, leave them open and accept a few extra deaths. No. No beaches, but tons of snowbirds & big events. Oh, the bike! Sorry. It's so important to like the bike & that it's comfortable. I lost 55 lbs in the first year I started riding again. Change the saddle if need be & handlebar height is critical to keep your shoulders & neck from aching too much. Comfort is more important than cool when it comes to losing weight on a bike.  You can tell the wife I said so....
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