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    #91
    Glen, I totally agree. Diamondback and Mongoose are super important to some of my best memories, and it is for that reason that I chose Diamondback once I found out what nice high end bikes they build (and at very good price points).
    "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
    ~Herman Melville

    2016 1200 Superlow
    1982 CB900f

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      #92
      Hey all, what's a decent bicycle helmet go for? any recommendations? tia

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        #93
        Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
        Hey all, what's a decent bicycle helmet go for? any recommendations? tia
        What's your budget and intended usage? Want a visor or something sleek for road riding?

        For general purpose something a Bell Falcon would be good. Lots of ventilation and Bell makes good sturdy helmets.
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          #94
          For mountain biking I picked up one of these last year and love it. Fits good, lots of ventilation, great visor that doesn't get in your way, reasonably light and with an adjustable back strap it doesn't move around when the going gets a bit rough. US pricing should be just north $100.00. I think it's pretty good value and performance for a relatively inexpensive helmet.

          When your trail rides include technical descents and challenging climbs, the Giro Chronicle MIPS provides all the essential performance and protection you need in an affordable package. It drafts...
          '84 GS750EF (Oct 2015 BOM) '79 GS1000N (June 2007 BOM) My Flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/soates50/
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            #95
            Remember the "Apple Crate" and "Orange Crate"?

            Front and rear suspension, five speed 'tranny'? I think we called them "sting rays."
            1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red

            2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.

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              #96
              Anybody tried Tannus tires? Solid rubber that come in 3 hardness types and a selection of colors.

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                #97
                I'd shy away from solid tires on anything more technical than a Big Wheel.
                "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                ~Herman Melville

                2016 1200 Superlow
                1982 CB900f

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                  #98
                  Riding a tandem bike is still on my to do list. How about you guys and gals ?

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                    #99
                    Opinions:
                    1) recumbent bikes are stupid looking. and stupid expensive.
                    2) recumbent trikes look right,but I don't care for how they ride. and they are stupid expensive.




                    :world revolves around me:

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                      I've thought about a recumbent trike for a long trip.
                      "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                      ~Herman Melville

                      2016 1200 Superlow
                      1982 CB900f

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                        As low as they sit the thought of riding one on the road scares me.

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                          Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
                          As low as they sit the thought of riding one on the road scares me.
                          Good discussion on that:

                          Recumbent - recumbent trike - road safety/visibility - I just bought a used recumbent trike. I bought one because of a back problem. I really love my trike! It's a tadpole, so it's lower to the ground even than the deltas. But being so low to the ground below eye-level is a bit scary, especially when commuting to work
                          "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                          ~Herman Melville

                          2016 1200 Superlow
                          1982 CB900f

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                            Hmmmmm.........https://surlybikes.com/bikes/big_easy

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                              Originally posted by B.C.G.S. View Post
                              Ugh. Not a big fan of e-bikes, and that thing probably handles like a tandem.
                              "Thought he, it is a wicked world in all meridians; I'll die a pagan."
                              ~Herman Melville

                              2016 1200 Superlow
                              1982 CB900f

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                                You can get it w/o the e assist. You want a trike and you're worried about handling? lol

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