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'A Total Maniac' (Presidential Cyclists Say Bush is a Maniac on the Mountain Bike LOL!)
Washington Times ^
| 9/25/06
Posted on 09/25/2006 12:44:16 PM PDT by areafiftyone
September 25, 2006
'A total maniac'
We had hoped that conservative commentator Laura Ingraham would be the one to finally provide a rare peek into President Bush's mountain-biking world, which for whatever reason rotates in secrecy.
Mr. Bush invited the popular syndicated Washington-based radio host along for this past Saturday's two-hour-plus bike ride atop the dusty trails of the Secret Service training facility in suburban Maryland -- although, as usual, there wasn't a single sighting of the presidential trekkers.
"Of course it was OTR," Miss Ingraham told Inside the Beltway afterwards, feeding us the presidential code for "off-the-record."
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TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bicycle; bicycling; bike; cycling; mountainbike
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To: Carl LaFong
I think her eyes might be reflecting the color of the reddish-brown brick background. If they're reflecting anything, it's my extreme admiration of her eye color! Great-looking red-blooded American woman.
Women like Laura Ingraham are why men know to kill rude strangers who behave badly around them and want them in their harems.
To: lentulusgracchus
I don't know.....she turned me down.
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posted on
09/26/2006 9:48:46 AM PDT
by
Loud Mime
(An undefeated enemy is still an enemy.......war has a purpose.)
To: philman_36
Specialized's changed the frame and components of the Rockhopper, maiking the frame lighter, more xc-oriented and downgrading the components.
I don't know what to think of that, I was thinking of getting one to replace my Apex, but now am wondering if I should look more to the Trek 6500.
Ed
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posted on
09/26/2006 3:16:37 PM PDT
by
Sir_Ed
To: lentulusgracchus
The guy she was engaged to before she got sick broke up with her, I don't know if she's dating anyone now...
Ed
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posted on
09/26/2006 3:18:25 PM PDT
by
Sir_Ed
To: Sir_Ed
Specialized's changed the frame and components of the Rockhopper, maiking the frame lighter, more xc-oriented and downgrading the components.
I don't know what to think of that...IMO it reflects the down side to the popularity of the sport.
The Rockhopper is a
lot cheaper now than when I bought mine. Sounds to me like they're either trying to entice new riders or they're trying to force buyers up to the next level/model to get better quality, for which they'll pay more.
There is a big market out there with lots of competition. Rider preferences makes almost anything I say in the choice moot.
However, the lighter frame is nice, if it's still as strong as before. With a good strong frame that you're comfortable with you can make what you want out of almost any bike. The components have
always been rather low end on that model IMO (thus why
I changed so many of them).
...Trek 6500.Never rode the brand myself. Never was too keen on aluminum frames, though I know the tech has advanced. It's just my preference.
My best choice/recommendation from Specialized, that is if you can afford it, is
the Stumpjumper models, though
the Rockhopper doesn't sound too bad in comparison to the Trek (check out the "tech specs" of each side by side through the links). It's what I'd have bought if the price would've been lower back when I bought.
You can always upgrade individual components, whatever your choice.
Good luck, and ride hard!
To: philman_36
The thing is, I'm too fat to ride a Stumpjumper, I'm afraid I'd break the frame!
I weigh 250, and I'm 6' tall, too heavy for the Stumpie, which is a race bike, I think.
Anyway, thanks for your observations.
Ed
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posted on
09/27/2006 1:23:50 AM PDT
by
Sir_Ed
To: Sir_Ed
I weigh 250, and I'm 6' tall...I see now why you want the bike.
Perhaps you should give
"The Katie Couric Diet" a try?
Results may vary.
{;^)
To: philman_36
Hah hah!
I wish it were that easy...
Ed
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posted on
09/27/2006 1:47:38 AM PDT
by
Sir_Ed
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