In article <nbumf5-997.ln1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
Dane Buson <dane@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
> pjstock@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
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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.
Oooh! Oooh! Suzue one-piece, forged, no-tool-marks,
wide-flanged hubs!
Yeah, they've nutted axles instead of QRs, but that's
part of what makes a good beater too.
cheers,
Tom
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