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21 Aug 2019, 3:53 pm

Never bought anything from Amazon. I try to avoid online purchases if I can.
The Parabike looks georgious! I have seen a lady version and gave it a quick service. Bikes rhat while you may not want to take a long distance, are lovely just for going out and enjoying yourself on while appreciating the ride.


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21 Aug 2019, 3:58 pm

what is a parabike? never mind, I found it! Looks cool, kind of like a California beach bike with the sloped frame...



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21 Aug 2019, 4:03 pm

I used to have a Pashley Oremier 700C trike... I have an old Pashley Tandem though it needs some restoration. Been 60mph on it. Doesn't half go.


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21 Aug 2019, 4:19 pm

My streamlined trike is crazy fast. I can maintain the downhill speed for a dozen city blocks to help get up the next hill, not hitting low gear until I'm at the top. Today, I'm still cooling off from riding my Jeunet 12 for exercise. It is a nominal 15-speed with over 100,000 km on it since I got in new in '77. I ride into the wind and back, and hit 24 MPH today coming home.



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21 Aug 2019, 4:39 pm

Dear_one wrote:
My streamlined trike is crazy fast. I can maintain the downhill speed for a dozen city blocks to help get up the next hill, not hitting low gear until I'm at the top. Today, I'm still cooling off from riding my Jeunet 12 for exercise. It is a nominal 15-speed with over 100,000 km on it since I got in new in '77. I ride into the wind and back, and hit 24 MPH today coming home.


Nice. I often thought about fitting my touring bikes with fairings, but here in the U.K. fairings are very rare, where making one is the easiest option.


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