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The cruiser that delivers big-bike confidence without the big-bike drama

There are many options in the middleweight cruiser segment today, but getting something at a reasonable price, let’s say under $8,000, can be quite frustrating because you have to make compromises. The choices you have are between small, lightweight products that are designed to be great commuters, or mid-weight cruisers that have a considerable weight

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Cars

Indian motorcycle that balances comfort, capability and confidence

American motorcycling has always had a personality problem – in the best possible way. For decades, riding culture on this side of the Atlantic was defined by big, blaring air-cooled machines that oozed character, produced torque at walking speeds, and didn’t particularly care whether you were comfortable doing it or not. The romance was real.

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Books

Literary Center » “Don’t let anyone tell you that.” Elizabeth Stordur Pryor on finding confidence in her blackness

“Richard, she can’t stop looking at you,” my mother said with a big silly smile. Article continues after ad After only three months, my father came back into my life. And it was all because of the N-word. “I can’t stop looking at her either,” he said. My face became warm with happiness. I pressed

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