Folding Bikes - Downtube Mods

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arrasmithf
06-05-07, 11:39 PM
I couldn't bear adding this to the monstrous Downtube thread. I'm curious to see what people have done with their Downtube models. Can we see some pics and/or descriptions of Downtube specific modifications i.e. wheels/tires/racks/fenders/bars/paint/mechanical enhancements. I think one of the biggest appeals of this bike could be what you can do with all that money you are saving over some other expensive folders. I am a former classic Vdub owner turned bicycle enthusiast and this was exactly the sort of reason I had one of those. So let me see some bling...


SesameCrunch
06-06-07, 07:21 AM
I couldn't bear adding this to the monstrous Downtube thread. I'm curious to see what people have done with their Downtube models. Can we see some pics and/or descriptions of Downtube specific modifications i.e. wheels/tires/racks/fenders/bars/paint/mechanical enhancements. I think one of the biggest appeals of this bike could be what you can do with all that money you are saving over some other expensive folders. I am a former classic Vdub owner turned bicycle enthusiast and this was exactly the sort of reason I had one of those. So let me see some bling...
I've posted way too many in the mega-post, so I can't duplicate them all. But, I will share this one:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/sesamecrunch/dtcruz1.jpg

maunakea
06-06-07, 12:27 PM
The Maunakea Bike.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=229066&highlight=maunakea+bike
The only remaining OE parts are the frame and shock.


Loch
06-06-07, 12:31 PM
My mods are in the big downtube thread (pg 48).

here's a picture.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/vanloch/downtube/Fulldtsm.jpg

worker4youth
06-06-07, 03:47 PM
Anyone add dropbars to their downtube?

Rincewind8
06-06-07, 04:22 PM
Anyone add dropbars to their downtube?
Yes...
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/140801704_7aa9a97b92.jpg

The photo is about two years old. Since then I changed the brake levers to Dia Compe 287v levers to get rid of the travel agents. And I installed a trigger shifter, since the grip shifter broke.