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Peter Barson replied to Luigi D.'s discussion websites

"does your Local Bike Shop not carry what your looking for? or are they unwilling to do special orders?"

Jan 27, 2010

Peter Barson replied to JUSTIN HYDEN's discussion Saddle advice please

"I would rather buy used shoes then a used saddle, but that's just me. Personally I feel brooks are comfy out of the box, and only get more so. but proper positioning is KEY. it might take 10 test rides to get the position just right"

Dec 21, 2009

Peter Barson commented on Buzz Miller's photo

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"Cool, thanks for the ride report"

Dec 12, 2009

Peter Barson replied to JUSTIN HYDEN's discussion Saddle advice please

"Brooks makes the most comfortable saddle. but they aren't cheap."

Dec 11, 2009

Peter Barson commented on Buzz Miller's photo

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"How do you like that Fixie? I sell SE bikes, but have not had one of those in the shop yet. Hows the ride quality of the Aluminum frame?"

Dec 11, 2009

Peter Barson posted photos

Nov 15, 2009

Peter Barson replied to Bill Byrne's discussion Street Wrapz

"a shop owners opinion. I wouldn't stock that product, but if it was available through a major distributer, I would special order it, if it fit a customers needs"

Nov 14, 2009

Peter Barson replied to cody collins's discussion landing gear forks

"SE Racing"

Nov 6, 2009

Peter Barson replied to MWA's discussion Everyday use.....risers or drops?

"Nitto Mustache bars."

Oct 31, 2009

Peter Barson replied to brennan freed's discussion origin 8 deep v's?

"I guess the point is, you will surely get $125 worth of riding out of those wheels. Velocity is good, Origin8 is not bad."

Oct 31, 2009

Peter Barson replied to brennan freed's discussion origin 8 deep v's?

"think of it like this, those rims (if they are Velocitys) are made in Australia, and cost about $30 each to make. they need to get shipped somewhere, laced (what kind of spokes) to a hub (probably by a machine), then shipped somewhere else to be…"

Oct 30, 2009

Peter Barson replied to brennan freed's discussion origin 8 deep v's?

"if you are not tough on wheels, then it seems like a good buy."

Oct 29, 2009

Peter Barson replied to brennan freed's discussion origin 8 deep v's?

"the rims are prob. Velocity, and the hubs Origin8, which a house brand for one of the mike distribution companies, not great, but not crap either. how much do they cost?"

Oct 29, 2009

Peter Barson replied to brennan freed's discussion help with gear ratio?

"you have 5 skid patches, and 58.5 Gear inches, how's it feel? if you aren't spinning out at a moderate speed, your all good."

Oct 29, 2009

Peter Barson joined bag man's group