New Bike Day!

So this just happened an hour ago…

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18 year old Thule T2 broke at 80 mph on the 91. Far left lane. Had to drag the bike behind me across 6 lanes to get to the shoulder.

Only broke the handlebar and scratched the stem beyond use. Scratched the brake levers a little. No other dents or scratches or broken parts anywhere. Friggin’ miracle. If it had fallen off completely it would have caused a multiple car pile up for which I would have been liable.

I may consider replacing my 18 yr old Thule T2 after seeing this. Yikes! Good to see damage wasn’t to bad, considering.
 
So this just happened an hour ago…

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18 year old Thule T2 broke at 80 mph on the 91. Far left lane. Had to drag the bike behind me across 6 lanes to get to the shoulder.

Only broke the handlebar and scratched the stem beyond use. Scratched the brake levers a little. No other dents or scratches or broken parts anywhere. Friggin’ miracle. If it had fallen off completely it would have caused a multiple car pile up for which I would have been liable.
Thanks for the cautionary tale. My rack is a 13 year old Thule, so I'll need to start inspecting it (if there's anything to see). We just procured a One Up for my wife's new Forester and it seems great so far.
 
This came yesterday. It was on clearance. Got it for myself for Christmas.
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29" Haro Slow Ride :rolleyes:
 
Look what I bought for Cyber Monday, great price over at Fullerton Bikes, Mike called me Monday to let me know your bike is here and ready for pick up, 2024 Hightower C/ S-kit. Ocean blue is the color and its gorgeous in person:inlove:
really digging the new color,
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Look what I bought for Cyber Monday, great price over at Fullerton Bikes, Mike called me Monday to let me know your bike is here and ready for pick up, 2024 Hightower C/ S-kit. Ocean blue is the color and its gorgeous in person:inlove:
really digging the new color,
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That is a beautiful color...SC has been going out of their way the past 10 years to choose some of the ugliest color combos in the bike industry IMO. I wish they had the Bronson or Nomad in this color....or maybe I don't as my bank account may be missing some funds.
 
Good thing my wife hasn't asked, how much was it? So far:whistling:

I've got so many new parts I've collected since the post-COVID crash (just picked up a complete set of new XT 4 pots from N+1 for $275), if I could find a frames in that colorway, I might pull the trigger though I'm sure even my wife would notice a 4th bike in the garage. I have to say though that it would slot in nicely with the bikes I currently have as there is no mid-travel 29er.
 
I've got so many new parts I've collected since the post-COVID crash (just picked up a complete set of new XT 4 pots from N+1 for $275), if I could find a frames in that colorway, I might pull the trigger though I'm sure even my wife would notice a 4th bike in the garage. I have to say though that it would slot in nicely with the bikes I currently have as there is no mid-travel 29er.
Talk to Mike the owner at Fullerton Bikes I'm sure he can help w/ that.
 
Look what I bought for Cyber Monday, great price over at Fullerton Bikes, Mike called me Monday to let me know your bike is here and ready for pick up, 2024 Hightower C/ S-kit. Ocean blue is the color and its gorgeous in person:inlove:
really digging the new color,
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I still think the Hightower is among the top three all-around, do EVERYTHING mt bikes in the universe. Congrats! Let's ride!
 
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