Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Huw

I know that this is off-topic, but I notice that NSCC have changed their kit again. I have to say, I'd be pissed off if I had invested so much in their pink and purple 2007 kit to have the new red and black 2008 kit thrust upon me!

Huw

The sting of cool morning air spiked with the vapours of various embrocations, liniments and cremes brought a tear to my eye as I set of in the 14 minute bunch of the Ken Dinnerville. My legs were soon protesting with the combination of eager pacesetting and rolling hillocks along Cleveland Rd. The ...

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Sorry, I didn't see Weiyun's link on the other thread. The above post was slightly more comprehensive - notice the photo with Al in the background, the photo of Eddie, and the photo of me screaming round the corner at the bottom of the hill.

Huw

Photos available at:
http://dhbc.org.au/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7940#7940

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It went for US$150!! (I didn't pay it). http://i13.ebayimg.com/04/i/000/f1/81/2a16_1.JPG I also have a NOS rare blue rolls ... it's available to anyone who wants to make an offer. I'm interested in trying a Rolls. How much are you thinking of selling it for? Pity about the colour - it doesn't match ...

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Sounds fantastic!

Would you mind the DHBC webpage including a link to this (and possibly other) tours on your webpage?

Huw

Check out this awesome San Marco Rolls!

I've always wanted a Rolls. Gee, it's my birthday tomorrow...

Huw

I'll have a spare seat Sunday morning if anyone still needs a lift.

Matt - do you still have that seat available? If so, let me know (will PM you my phone #). If not, I'll catch the train.

Huw

I hope Eugen plays nice

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Wow - they turned out lighter than I thought, too.

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Very nice Fouad! I'd love to show you mine . . . but they're still in pieces. I'll post them when I can. How do they ride? Eugen, there are a range of spoke length calculators on the net - just type in "spoke length calculator" to Google and you can choose from the many independent or comp...

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Yep, I got one. It's in the trash.

Huw

Hi Alchemist - nice to see you posting here! Do you have an official trophy/award for the hardest of the hard for each year? Perhaps a large rock from the highest point of the day (Womerah Range @ km 82), a dusty piece of cheese (hardperson's meal), or a small square of tarp (the hardperson's down s...

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I mentioned that singlespeeders get a LOT of respect. Well, Lindsay has apparently been voted winner of the 100 km singlespeed category by the choice of the people. It's all going on in the MTB forum FARKIN, here (go to post #100 at the bottom of the page). There's a bit of misinformation/embellishm...

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Awesome report! And very well done indeed for staying in the race for the whole distance!

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Thanks Adrian!

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I asked a friend if I could borrow her MTB for next year but as she's never ridden it she's worried I'll put a scratch on it and said no!

Bollocks to her! A mountain bike without scratches is like a canvas without paint.

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Huw, you sound keen. I'm happy for you to take my order. I'll get something next time.

If that's OK with you, Mike, I really appreciate it. Thanks!

Huw

Oh crap, I was hoping to order a cotton cap. I guess I only check these threads occasionally. Adrian, Is it too late to alter the order? Did you know that, back in the day, one of the benefits of wearing a cap was having ready access to some kind of wipe in case you were in sudden need of the thunde...

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Single speeders and rigid bikes get a LOT of respect at these events.

Out of 1100-1200 riders, only 12 rode singlespeed (9 in the 100 km).
Results are available here (go to Dirtworks 100 2008).

Huw

I want to boast that I rode the pontoon bridge last year (without falling in), and won a pair of Ritchey tyres for doing it. There were two boards side by side that would flex up and down depending on where you were relative to the next pontoon. It was like a toy that my cousins had where you had to...

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I bumped into Lindsay as I was test-riding my MTB around the village of St Albans, which becomes one big campsite for the Dirtworks Classic. It was just before dark and he'd arrived after riding the 60 km from Windsor station on his bike. He talked about riding past the huge queues of traffic which ...

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OK, I got the odd guy next door to model the cap for me. It's very comfortable. I note that the brim is a little larger than most, and constructed as floppy, rather than stiff. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2451939998_1545dd41e1.jpg As for colour, I reckon red with a black stripe down the midd...

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Some more pictures of these caps. This is a cotton one on some guy's head. WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THOSE SIDEBURNS?!?

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I just got my WalzCaps black and red-stripe wool cap in the mail. It looks pretty good. I'm tempted to wear it round the office, but I doubt whether my colleagues would really understand. http://www.walzcaps.com/images/sku_505_RS_Black-Red-Wool-Stripe_lg.jpg Customer service was excellent. Since I o...

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Huw

i was only actually there for seeing you taking photos

I will send the letters around to all club members who took part in the tour. Please let me know if you weren't part of the incident, and I'll remove your name from the signed list. Timyone, this means we'll remove your name from the letter.

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Thanks Othy - I hadn't turned that up, quite helpful. I've prepared a letter and will circulate soon to club members involved, as well as Geoff. Geoff, sorry to drag you in to this, but hopefully it will only mean scanning the letters we prepare. We greatly appreciate your help, and advice on how to...

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I'd be interested in hearing Ted's take on the incident, considering how tightly the truck pulled in behind him.

I'll probably compile a letter tonight. Will circulate it tomorrow among the tourers, and to Geoff and Lindsay for review.

Huw

Bummer. I've snapped cranks and a bottom bracket axle on my old mountain bike, by they arguably got a lot more of a hammering than these.

I put it down to your hellish assault on Melville St each day.

Huw

It was a fantastic weekend of touring! The back roads between Moss Vale and Robertson are really amazing - just what I imagine England would be like. It feels like the top of the world up there, looking out through tall trees across all the surrounding hills. Fresh, crisp air, lush green grass, cows...

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Damn, I thought panniers was a link!

The old dummy link trick eh??

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Yeah, 3 of the 4 rims were damaged. FAswad and me are hopefully getting to the end of a long effort to have them replaced, but it certainly won't be until after Cootamundra that they'll be built. T-Bone, thanks so much for your offer to spot me a wheel. I might just take you up on it! Do you have a ...

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Beanzy, I did find your name when I was reading up on this problem. That's a great story about KB! My bike was new around the end of 2005. I read in one of the forums that the warranty on wheels is five years. If so, then great. I'll definitely ask if there's any possible way to upgrade, since the r...

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I'm in a wheel pickle with my road bike. My rear wheel (entry-level Bontrager Select) has developed cracks in the rim, affecting five of the drive-side spoke holes: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2072925530_6a8c205f4b_b.jpg OK, I'm really sorry about the picture - it's not mine (but it's the sa...

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Othy & Huw - Ted & I will see you at 7.40 for the ride to Central. 10-4, Rubber Ducky. Bring your tallest riding stories for the long ride to Campbelltown! On another note, I didn't realise that Tim L aka timyone was coming along too! OK, perhaps if I paid attention to this forum over the p...

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Tim L - you mean timyone?

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Oh wait, I've got an email telling me to catch the 08:28 train to Campbelltown - DONE!

Huw

Hi Adrian,

What time would you hope to leave from Campbelltown on Friday?

Let us know and we'll meet you there then!

Huw

http://www.crazysales.com.au/products_pictures/6/664_4731_F.jpg I have a couple of these racks at home. They're heavy, constructed out of mild (bendy) steel, but appear to hold up OK if treated right. As the name on the website says, they are actually free-standing, which means that when you put a ...

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Handle: Huw Real name: Huw Morgan Bikes: Trek 1500 (road), Raceline Record (track), Resurrected red fixie (fixie) Best known for: My turn of speed, being the National Penny Farthing Champion, and my awe-inspiring humility http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2290741454_0eeea2afe4.jpg Photo taken by ...

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We went fine. We all used that single setting on alarm clocks called "Stupidly Bloody Early", and found each other no probs.

Huw

Decide on your travel plans, and then whether you'll need a bus. I guess I was hoping that there might be some accepted wisdom about that. I didn't book the bus, so I guess I'll be finding a way to get from one place to the other. So, this is the current start list: Eugen 70 km Adrian 70 km Huw 110...

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I've entered.

25th May is my birthday - do you reckon I might score a second cuppa from Coral?

Huw

I'm about to register, and there's an option to pay for a bus from Bathurst to Blayney start, $15.

I haven't thought about logistics at all - should I include the bus?

Huw

OK, Adrian and I are meeting at Central at 5:40 am. Arriving Hornsby 6:19. At this stage, only four folks in the entire group - Eugene, Adrian, myself, and ?the organiser Dr John. I assume we won't be riding with THE Dr John, the famous Swamp Jazz Boogie Doctor from New Orleans. But if we were, well...

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And I'm a real sucker for fairies.

I have just read about it, (i.e. will need to check with loved ones) but will try and make it there. Will confirm as soon as I can.

Huw

I'm surprised --- by how many people wear cotton! I thought it was important to get wicking fibres which tend to retain warmth when wet. As for hot conditions, I figured that once your skin is covered from the sun, less is more. On a slightly different tack, does anyone have any old mesh undershirts...

Huw

I think he's running a 3Tx2T. I don't know how many times I've told him to save up for a new 1T cog from Al, but I think his little ears are just too small to hear regular audible noise. I keep telling him; "they're not that expensive", "they're made in England", "you'd sure...

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Yeah, I can't believe it - that little guy just keeps going and going!
I can't stop watching!!

Because his wheels are smaller, he has to pedal faster to keep up with toff's avatar, except it doesn't matter 'cause they got their directions wrong.

Huw

For no good reason, I was looking at the STEAM Sports page (I think because I wanted to see what they were doing in terms of safety after a number of accidents in their bunches over the last few months), when I followed a link to the only slightly annoying homepage of their ride leader, Daniele Vano...

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Perhaps we can make "Cyclists Friendly Driver" stickers to put on the front of our cars, so that cyclists can see that they are not being threatened. There is the Watch for Cyclists campaign, with the following sticker. http://www.watchforcyclists.com/images/bumpersticker.jpg I'd say it's...

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Given good weather, I'll join Friday, possibly others. If you don't know me, look for the superstar new shoes.

Long lost Latvian relatives arriving later on Friday for a week-long visit, so time available for riding is somewhat unclear.

Huw

For any lurkers/listeners out there, that is a in-joke I have with Adrian after he described his cassette as "7spd; it's a sweet speed". Possibly it's wearing thin and I don't know it yet, but I still think it's funny. Adrian, let me know if it's wearing thin - I'm willing to sacrifice it ...

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Mmmm, 40T chainring. That is a sweet chainring.

Huw

But what about the climb out of Wollongong?

As far as I understand, the route goes via Campbelltown, so no Wollongong. Essentially would retrace much of the fixie century route in reverse.

Huw

Oh yeah, that road is steep. It could be done, hanging onto the brakes most of the way, I suppose. Also, the climb over to Cambewarra from Kangaroo Valley would be a test.

I've only got a 39T chainring, and am currently running 14T cog for 75".

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I'm definitely interested. Do you think it could be done fixed?

Huw

I'm waiting for them to arrive - from Jakarta, I think. I was told 1-6 business days. Today is day 3. I have that waiting-for-a-new-toy-in-the-mail thrill whenever I walk into the tea room (where the mail pigeon holes are).

Huw

FAswad, that's a great suggestion. I have quite a high arch, so really need a lot of support there. These racing shoes look like they finally provide that. Those straps look super secure, and I'm a fan of the way they've removed them from the top of the foot - no more numbness there! Also, super stu...

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As you've probably all heard, the Metro Masters Cup had to be postponed due to rain. Some light drizzle set in during the first race of the night, the warm-up scratch race for riders with even numbers, and the chief commissaire called a break in proceedings to give the track a bit of time to dry. As...

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Grant, this one's for you. Spotted at Tempe Velodrome during the Metro Masters Championships.

Huw

Now, how about the build kit, Ritchey, Oval, or FSA????

Where does one get a build kit from?

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A quick update: I found a new pair of BG Pros on eBay, $150 cheaper than RRP of $399. As Specialized tells us, these shoes have a "stiffness index of 10.0" compared to 7.0 for the BG Comps, whatever that means . . . Anyway, in a fit, I bought them. It's your call, but I think you will be p...

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smelly

That's the sort of face I make when I smell smelly

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Simon, are you saying that most track riders have lost interest by this time of year? Are events better attended in the early part of the season?

I'm amazed by the snapped cog!

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Shoes... As far as getting something comfortable, there is no way I or anyone else can advise you. Quite. OK, I have a simple question. I actually bought the Specialized BG Comp shoes on Saturday. I didn't want to admit it before in case I seemed too naive and rash. But there you go, I bought them....

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Huw, don't make any assumptions as to what kind of shoe will solve your problem. You may well find that a stiffer shoe will be better than an softer one, however you need to do plenty of research; - try on every shoe in town - cleat position - do as much research as you can - special inserts - some...

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ok... the top of this looked a bit girlie, and i dont know about shoes.

How about "bloody cycling boots"?

Huw

Where on your foot do you get the pain? Current pain is located on the outside edge of the foot, around the ball (i.e. just below the toes). From memory, it manifests briefly as numbness, progressing to a burning, sharp pain. It left me with a slight limp for a couple of days after the Grafton. I h...

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What kind of foot pain to you get and what about your existing shoes causes the pain? Current pain is located on the outside edge of the foot, around the ball (i.e. just below the toes). From memory, it manifests briefly as numbness, progressing to a burning, sharp pain. It left me with a slight li...

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I'm thinking of getting a new pair of shoes, and would like to get some advice. I currently wear a pair of entry-level Nikes, which came as part of a kit deal when I bought my bike. They have been good over short to medium distance rides. But in longer or higher intensity rides, I usually get foot p...

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Hello all you trackheads,

So I know what time to clear out of the office today, what time would the organisers like to have the helpers around?

Sometime before 5:30 I take it?

Is there anything I need to bring?

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One last picture you haven't seen yet

I think that picture's awesome. Everyone's having a great time, you can see it written on their faces!

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The benefit of -$15, because the wallet was causing bum pain being too thickly stuffed with cash?

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I've been in touch with Brian Crawford at Cycling NSW, and since I'm registered as an Elite rider, I'm not allowed to enter Masters events.

I'll be available to help with whatever needs doing on the day.

Huw

Thanks Weiyun! I owe you a chocolate brownie!

Huw

Hi everyone!

I'm down in Tassie - Launceston to be precise. I wanted to get Lindsay's mobile number - he just landed here, but I left my phone with Al and Coral.

PM it to me?

Thanks!
Huw

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Department of Primary Industries. It's a long-ish story, but we used to belong to State Forests (who sold a large section of the adjacent forest to IBM). The research section which I'm in got split off and became part of DPI in a restructure maybe four years ago (which continues to this day). We rem...

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I usually do the train once a week or so - get picked up from the station by a workmate, which makes the 5 k from Beecroft to WPH very easy. Trouble is either (1) he is crazy about getting to work early, and I need to leave home at 6:30, which is not always OK for me, or (2) he's not here. Today it ...

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Some of our riders, who work in the city, reckon public tranport's not an option, so they commute.

I believe West Pennant Hills is the definition of not-an-option public transport.

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aka West Pennant Hills

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It started raining cats and dogs right before I was getting ready to ride off to work. Really really wet. The upshot of the complex of thoughts that went through my mind was that I decided to drive instead. It took me 2.5 hours. I budget 1:15 to ride the 30 km on a bike. Traffic was savage. I litera...

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YIKES! Those drops are deeper than the Mariana Trench. Looks like celeste is the colour of lower back pain.

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Are you talking about The Nut in Stanley?

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Just a quick list of placenames so I can describe the rough route of the tour - doesn't matter if they turn out to be wrong!

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I'll bring my toothbrush!

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I occasionally get a squiffy tummy after strong exercise, and put it down to the physiological craziness and constant joggling associated with it. Regarding Waterfall, I've always been OK - my belly always responds positively to Bobo's banana bread. I always refill from the tap, have never suspected...

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I've been chatting with Selga, and she says "100 km a day is fine, as long as it's not all hills". She also said, and I quote; "piece of piss". So now there no excuses. Anyway, she sounds happy with the plan as stated, and so am I. James, thanks for organising this! What is the c...

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id rather stay as close to 250 metres a day as possible If we do 275 m each day, you can say you gave it 110%. i totally want to be pushed while im there If I lead you out, we might be able to get away with 0.5 km. 500 very fast metres, very tiring metres. Then straight to the canteen for post-ride...

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I'm sorry to admit that this has long been on my mind.

Vote now!

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Good to hear from you Simon! Mate, you look pretty soft with all that kit on. I know this might be a bit provocative, but don't you think celeste is a toothpaste colour? Finally some good riding weather today. Donna and Paul came out with us. Sydney and Randwick bunches combined into a massive mega-...

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http://bp1.blogger.com/_wb8bAl1P-N0/RqkEsVdRcFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/2BAL63muXO8/s320/cannondale+super+v.jpg HA! :D Actually Mike, I think you hit one of my original nails on its head with this post. The Huffy Mano includes a lot of flashy stuff people don't need, even though they might think they want it. ...

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man huw how crazy is your graph thing!! how much was that machine thing? That's my heart-rate monitor, a Polar 720i . Yep, that graph thing is pretty crazy alright. The monitor can log at 5, 15 or 60 sec intervals - you get pretty good resolution at 5 sec intervals. I did rollers tonight at home. S...

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And a nice looking bike, too!

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You do realize I was just stirring earlier, right? Of course!:D Note that I also have a bad habit of not using smilies enough!:D :D I need to get a "somewhat crap bike" that I am willing to chain to a sign post in the city. It's been frustrating when one lives so close and within easy cyc...

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On a related note, what do people think are the best 'cheap' bike you can buy? If you were going to spend the same money as that Huffy on a new bike, and that was your absolute budget, what would you get? Good question. I'm reminded of an article in an American cycling magazine - Bicycling I think....

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Hi Huw, you bike snob! Your words would meet no opposition from any of my family, in-laws or workmates :D :D What I had in mind was to bring the bike over to the Nunnery for parts or a cleanup or whatever. On the whole I think that would've been a better, more constructive fate than letting it go t...

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I must admit that I don't have any experience with riding a Huffy Mano. Nor do I wish to. Sorry, I'm not telling the truth. I would like to ride a Huffy Mano, to see what it was like. And I kinda wish I did now so I had more experience with it. The trouble was, spokes were loose in the wheels, the ...

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