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Gel seat. Thank me later.
"A Republic, if you can keep it." ~ B. Franklin
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RJ the bike guy has a ton of useful stuff on You Tube. Sheldon Brown has a website that is also really useful if you prefer to read.
I bought a manual when I went to build a bare frame into a working bike.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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RJ the bike guy has a ton of useful stuff on You Tube. Sheldon Brown has a website that is also really useful if you prefer to read.
I bought a manual when I went to build a bare frame into a working bike. Park tools has a great website as well.
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There are many charts online for sizing, but go to a bike shop. Online charts can't account for the specific makeup of your body - long legs, short torso or the other way around. Many screw up and buy a bike that is too small. They end up looking silly and have no power to the pedals.
Broncos are officially the worst team in the nation this year.
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I have a Trek Marlin 6 that I commute 6-12/day on. I like it quite well for that. The disc breaks are a huge advantage over drag brakes, IMO. You can probably find a used Marlin 4 for $250-300. A trip into town for a real bike shop may be the best option for you, in all honesty.
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