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09-25-2009, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,381
S/C/G: 252-255?/ticker/145
Height: 5'6''
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I bought a bike!
I've been thinking about getting a bike for a few months now, but I wanted to wait until the summer was almost over so that the prices would go down. Last night, I went to a police auction and got one for $25! It was so exciting and scary. The auctionner was talking really fast, and I couldn't understand anything. I was afraid that I would wind up accidently bidding too much money, and so I almost didn't bid on anything.
But then I got over it, and I did it! It felt great--I was so anxious, I could feel it in my body, must have burned a ton of calories just from the adrenaline of making the purchase.
Now I just need to get a lock and a helmet, and get it tuned up, and I'll be ready to go! Hopefully the weather will stay nice for a bit longer.
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09-25-2009, 08:31 AM
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Mind-Mouth-Muscle-Motion
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,281
S/C/G: 274/ticker/174
Height: 5'10"
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Cool! Great price too.
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09-25-2009, 08:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana
Posts: 338
S/C/G: 246/233/175
Height: 5'8"
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That's awesome! I wish we had those kinda auctions here... And enjoy your bike!
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09-25-2009, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,381
S/C/G: 252-255?/ticker/145
Height: 5'6''
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Thanks! I'm a little scared, actually. I haven't ridden an real, non-stationary bike in over 6 years---but from what I hear, it's just like riding a bike (lol--I couldn't resist).
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09-25-2009, 11:11 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Ireland
Posts: 231
S/C/G: 298/298/150
Height: 5ft 7
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woohoo!!! go girl! you'll do great on it. well done for taking the step!
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09-25-2009, 02:38 PM
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Starting over
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Canada
Posts: 922
S/C/G: 257.8/242.4/135
Height: 5' 5"
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Good for you! 
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09-25-2009, 03:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 512
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It's been very liberating getting a bike. I just got one this summer. I push myself so much harder on the bike without feeling like I'm pushing. I think it's because the wind makes me feel cooler than when I'm walking.
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09-25-2009, 11:27 PM
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Ironman in Training
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1,780
S/C/G: 302/205/150
Height: 5'5
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Congrats paris81
I always got a kick out of the peoples faces when this 250+lb woman came zooming past them on my bike. Riding is great exercise!
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09-25-2009, 11:46 PM
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Sippin' the Kool-Aid
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lyin' in a puddle of sweat on the floor.
Posts: 2,296
S/C/G: 235/201/175
Height: 5'7"
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Congratulations! I got a new bike last year, but just started really riding it this year. I am loving it, so far!
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09-26-2009, 03:19 AM
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NEVER EVER going back
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,747
S/C/G: 377/240's/150
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
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That's an AWESOME price and GREAT exercise! Good going!
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09-27-2009, 12:49 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 19
S/C/G: 275/274/155
Height: 5'4 1/2
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I want to get one of the laying down bikes that the bikeathoners ( not sure if thats even a word!) but they're a bit expensive, maybe I'll kick diet coke and use the money to save up for a new bike! congrats on yours!
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09-27-2009, 09:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Jackson, Michigan
Posts: 829
S/C/G: 298/see ticker/180
Height: 5'7"
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Thats great!!  I love my bike!
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09-27-2009, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,700
S/C/G: high285/resrart276/ticker/140
Height: 5'3"
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How cool! I chicken out at auctions... I have even given up going because I just waste my time there getting all worked up and scared.
Have fun riding!
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09-27-2009, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,381
S/C/G: 252-255?/ticker/145
Height: 5'6''
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Thanks for all the encouragment! I'm glad so many of you are happy with your bikes, it makes it less frightening for me. I do think that it will make me take my car less places, which is good for me, for the environment, for my wallet, etc, etc.
The tune ups seems really expensive--like $50! Twice as much as the bike! But I guess it's worth it, to make it safe to ride. It seems like the thing to do in my town, everyone has a bike, there are bike shops everywhere, so I'll fit right in. The other day, I felt comforted because I saw a girl who was around my size riding a bike...apparently it's okay!
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09-27-2009, 02:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Jackson, Michigan
Posts: 829
S/C/G: 298/see ticker/180
Height: 5'7"
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Of course its ok for you to be riding a bike!! I love riding my bike, and most of the time, I dont even feel like I'm exercising, because I just like to do it.
I do think its good that you are getting it tuned up.
Hope you enjoy it!
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