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Re:Hello All...... Your Guys Input Please 1 Year ago

I am not partial to any brand of bike, with me its what ever works best for me.

When I went looking for a heavier bike it came down to a choice between a HD and the roadie. I chose the Roadie and I haven't looked back.

The bike really performs in the curves, on the superslab, or just buzzing around town. I truthfully just haven't found anything that compares with this bike.

To tell the truth the bike is a little too heavy for my skinny 71 year old frame to horse around in the parking lots, but you can ride it at a crawl.

I just don't think you could make a better choice in a good all around bike.

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