pjstock@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> What brands/makes/models do you see in your area?
Well, first of course there are the ubiquitous but servile Huffy and
Mongoose brands. But you probably meant something a little more
highbrow. Generally lots of bike boom bikes like Akami, Apollo,
Centurion, Sekai, Ni****ki, some Raleigh, some unidentifiables.
> What are your thoughts on what makes a great beater?
Cheap, not rusted through, aluminum wheels are a plus, 700c instead of
27" is nice. MTB size wheels are nice, but not what I've standardized
on. If it has a derailleur hanger that's nice since it avoids the
kludgy claw if I'm not making a SS or fixed gear. Oooh, and if it has
DT braze-ons I can hang adjusters on, that's just pure ***.
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Dane Buson - sigdane@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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