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Patti
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Apr 27th, 2011, 6:18pm
 
Well, it looks like I'll be driving down to Conroe tomorrow to pick up a bike. I'm buying a Lightning Thunderbolt.  Don't know for certain that it will fit but I'm hopeful. I guess if it doesn't fit I'll just do what everyone else does and resell it  Wink
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Reply #1 - Apr 28th, 2011, 9:53am
 
Patti, I'm sure you'll enjoy the Lightning.  My first SWB was a Lightning Thunderbolt.  It was a short frame with the 16" front wheel.  They really climb hills well.  Enjoy.
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Reply #2 - Apr 28th, 2011, 10:47am
 
Quote from Patti on Apr 27th, 2011, 6:18pm:
Well, it looks like I'll be driving down to Conroe tomorrow to pick up a bike. I'm buying a Lightning Thunderbolt.  Don't know for certain that it will fit but I'm hopeful. I guess if it doesn't fit I'll just do what everyone else does and resell it  Wink

I'm sure if it does indeed fit, you will love it also since they aren't made anymore you are adding a great piece of bent history to your collection.  Smiley
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Reply #3 - Apr 28th, 2011, 11:38am
 
definitely a great bike.
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I'm in it to Schwinn it.
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Reply #4 - Apr 28th, 2011, 8:29pm
 
Got back home safely with it this afternoon. IT FITS!  I think I'll enjoy riding it once I can get it away from my daughter. You know that "triker's grin" people always talk about? It is nothing compared to the one she has had all afternoon.  Fortunately for me, she is still in school everyday so I'll have time to ride it when she is away during the day. The guy I bought it from didn't know a whole lot about it. He bought it from someone else last year. This one has a 20 -26 configuration with a triple in the front and 7 in the back.  It is pretty smooth once I get up to speed, a tad twitchy when slower but I know that will pass with practice.  I'll need to add a few things (computer, mirrors, taillight) and will change out the pedals for some dual sided ones (clip for me, regular for my daughter) once I've spent a little more time riding it. Its nothing fancy but I think its going to be great fun, especially if it gets my daughter out riding more.  Smiley
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Reply #5 - May 31st, 2011, 6:42am
 
I bought the plans to make one of thoseTrikes!How about bringing  it to Lake Cliff Park?Or I can just drive by on way to fiesta for a quickie  look?
Lady friend will be with me, recall the reluctent to ride Geneva?214-941-8044
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Reply #6 - May 31st, 2011, 4:03pm
 
Quote from Lrodshy57 on May 31st, 2011, 6:42am:
I bought the plans to make one of thoseTrikes!How about bringing  it to Lake Cliff Park?Or I can just drive by on way to fiesta for a quickie  look?
Lady friend will be with me, recall the reluctent to ride Geneva?214-941-8044

 
I don't mind bringing it by but it is a bicycle, not a trike. I'm still very happy with my Catrike and could never think of cheating on it with another trike.  Wink
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