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We accidentally aquired a new bike
« on: 28 October, 2021, 02:40:47 pm »
I went to visit my parents last weekend and my dad's friend Glen had a bike that he wanted to sell due to ill health. My dad asked if we would like to look at it and so we did. It's a carrera e-assist that was £2000 new and had only done 30 miles. It is slightly big for me but rideable and lots of fun, and clarion can also ride it, which means it is just what we need at the moment. It feels safer in the wet, especially downhill, than the tandem without a stoker which has a tendency to slide out at the back.
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Cudzoziemiec

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #1 on: 28 October, 2021, 02:41:57 pm »
Accidental congratulations on your accidental good luck.  :thumbsup:
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #2 on: 28 October, 2021, 02:43:15 pm »
I've already doubled the mileage on it!  :D
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #3 on: 28 October, 2021, 02:46:17 pm »
Congrats on your new arrival.
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #4 on: 28 October, 2021, 05:16:07 pm »
My condolences on your misfortune :D

Cudzoziemiec

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #5 on: 28 October, 2021, 06:33:57 pm »
Will there be photos?
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #6 on: 28 October, 2021, 06:42:27 pm »
Has it got racks for camping stuff  :)
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #7 on: 28 October, 2021, 07:18:35 pm »
How very serendipitous  :thumbsup:
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Ruthie

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #8 on: 28 October, 2021, 07:22:09 pm »
You two are suckers for happy surprises  ;D ;D ;D. Enjoy the new bike!  :-* :-*
Milk please, no sugar.

barakta

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #9 on: 28 October, 2021, 08:31:55 pm »
Congrats on new bike that fits your family's current needs in various ways. I hope you all have even more excellent cycling adventures!

Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #10 on: 28 October, 2021, 08:36:44 pm »
Happy new bike.
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Gattopardo

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #11 on: 28 October, 2021, 11:04:04 pm »
Happy new bike day.

Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #12 on: 29 October, 2021, 12:16:02 am »
Pictures, we need pictures.

citoyen

  • Occasionally rides a bike
Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #13 on: 29 October, 2021, 12:17:30 am »
That’s what I call a happy accident. Hurrah!
"The future's all yours, you lousy bicycles."

T42

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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #14 on: 29 October, 2021, 09:35:38 am »
Congrats! Health to ride it.
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #15 on: 30 October, 2021, 03:55:37 pm »
Did you get the milk though?
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Re: We accidentally aquired a new bike
« Reply #16 on: 31 October, 2021, 10:18:58 am »
Did you get the milk though?

 ;D

We did get eggs, fudge, cream and an apple pie from the famous egg machine.
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