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    How do men react to seeing you on your bike?

    People do give me some odd looks when I stop somewhere but I just give them a big smile and a wave and keep walking! Its getting more and more common for women to be riding bikes; I don't mind the looks, I find them kind of funny!
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    How do you like your CTX700?

    I like it, I find its a good bike for a beginning rider which I was when I first got the bike. After this summer I am going to look around and see if I can find something that I want to upgrade to. I may or may not switch; I do like the bike but it may be time for me to try something else.
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    How often do you ride your CTX700?

    I can't ride it in the winter where I live, its too cold and messy. However, once it warms up I hit the road and take at least one overnight trip on it each week. I don't ride it everyday - its not practical - but I do ride whenever I can.
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    CTX 700 in White

    Nope, nope, nope, I'm not a white person. Basic black is fine and there are other colors out there that I would much rather have than white. If you want a white bike I say go for it!
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    Should I go for a custom paint job?

    At some point I will probably have a custom paint job but its only going to be a color change and nothing else. I have had my eye on a specific type of teal blue that I absolutely love! I probably won't get it painted until the Fall - once I am in riding season I don't want to stop until the...
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    When was this site started?

    I have no idea when the site was first started but it doesn't matter to me. I'm just glad that its here - I've gotten a ton of info from this site and met some really passionate bike people. Glad that you are all here too!
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    Sunday Rides and biker community.

    I have to work on Sundays so I have to go for my Sunday spin on another day during the week. During the warmer months I try and take at least one longer overnight trip on my bike. Winters can be long where I live so I try to get as much enjoyment out of my bike as I can while its warm.
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    How Durable is the CTX 700?

    For the type of riding that I do and the terrain that I go on its more than durable. I don't generally take it anywhere where it would get really beat up. I stay on the roads and like to take it out for longer rides; if I am just going around town I don't usually take the bike. It something...
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    Are you an owner or fanatic?

    I'm an owner; I love having the bike and riding it but its not the only thing that I have going on in my life. Its a hobby and its a hobby that I really love. I can see why people do become fanatics though - its hard not to become one myself.
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    Why did you pick the CTX700?

    A couple of my friends had one so I went to the dealer and checked it out. I also read up on it and found that it was a good bike for a beginner and reasonably priced. I did buy a used one which I am very happy about.
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    Have you altered your bike's appearance to make it look more girly?

    I'm more traditional so that I would prefer the bike as how it is. If they can't tell that I am a girl when I'm riding then they should get themselves a new set of glasses!
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    No boys allowed!

    Wow its great to have a section just for the women! Glad to be here and have the chance to learn from all of you!
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    How old were you when you started riding a bike?

    I was a bit older than most, I really didn't get into them until I was in my forties. A man I was dating had a Harley and we used to spent many weekends traveling around on it. Eventually I will get a Harley but I am fine with what I have. I no longer date that man but I did learn a lot about...
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    Is there any point...

    My preference by far is to have a manual bike, I feel like I am actually driving it rather than just being a rider. Its like a the difference between a point and shoot camera and an SLR - creative control is a wonderful thing!
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    Rising gas prices

    I live in the eastern US and find that the gas prices generally average out throughout the course of the year. They will creep up at the beginning of the summer vacation season, bounce a bit and then generally go back down in September. It is what it is and until the nations that use most of...
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    Will consider on getting a 2nd one?

    I don't see myself getting another one, I really am feeling like that I am driving well enough that I can move up. I put a lot of miles on last summer so I gained some excellent experience. Its a nice bike but want to try something with a little bit more power.
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    Do you wear all the safety equipment you are supposed to?

    I do, its not worth it to put myself in a position to become donor fodder. Sure it can be uncomfortable but getting smashed up is even worse. Anyone who chooses not to wear a helmet is a total fool.
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    is the ctx700 really worth 7gs?

    For a beginning biker I thing its a good price and good place to start. Too many people buy bikes that they aren't experienced enough to handle safely.
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    saddlebags question

    A rear carrier would be nice as long as it doesn't overwhelm the look of the bike. I really don't want to ride around with a backpack strapped on so I am considering getting some saddle bags too. Do you know any good brands that I can check out?
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    What color do you think would look nice on the CTX700?

    I'm generally a traditionalist so I would vote for black. Still, a blue teal would look nice and I can imagine having a helmet that would match. I'd be more than happy with black though.
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