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Old 06-10-2020, 11:40 AM   #337 (permalink)
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

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90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

Even Fancier Metro - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage top spec
90 day: 70.75 mpg (US)

Appliance car Mirage - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (base)
90 day: 62.14 mpg (US)
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You know what? I have! It's geared nicely for trail riding - super granny gear.

But have a look at the rear derailleur. See how low to the ground it is? I didn't consider that, so my first trail ride was my only trail ride because I tore it off when it hit a rock!

Since then, town riding only. Maybe a few flat dirt trails.

Here it is with the rat trap on the back. Doubles as a rear fender (coroplast inside the frame). It accentuates the lines of the bike perfectly.



I also welded gusset plates on the seat back. It had been bent back from the previous rider (you can really put a lot of force on the pedals when there's something against your back).
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