I am moving ahead on the Boardwalk SS with a new handlebar post and seat post. I just installed Alex wheel and Shimano freewheel 20t. I want to get a new crank and was wondering if the one on sale at Downtube would work.
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Interesting - you have the new frame latch on your S1. What year is it?

Here's a pic of my 2005 S1. The four best changes were the foam hand grips, the 1.75" Tioga comp pool tires, the mini-bar ends and the Thud Buster seat post. I also installed a new front brake and brake lever, as well as all new hex-head machine screws for the fenders and rack and new pedals.

I have a custom Bike Friday NWT, but still enjoy going to the store on my S1. They are great bikes for the money!

2007. It came with the steel seatpost and handlepost. I changed out the front rim from a D7 also. I have Brahma handlebars and put foam grips on after the picture. I want to get the alloy cranks from Downtube so it is lighter, able to change out and looks better.

The wheels on mine are basically the same as the ones that were on our previous 2005 D7s, as was my original seat post. The vertically adjustable handle bar set-up was also stock in 2005 - and all for $129. at Camping World.

It had a very harsh ride, however, to begin with. It's a whole lot better now. I use it as a Market Bike, and see no reason to customize it further.

Am I seeing what looks like a custom '451' wheel on the rear of your bike?

Yes it was on sale and it looks good. All I need now is a new chain and I can ride it and no more coaster brake.

I have a custom Bike Friday NWT, but still enjoy going to the store on my S1. They are great bikes for the money!

Absolutely. I love my little Boardwalk :)

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To the OP: How big is the chainring being sold on Downtube's site? I would be wary of getting one too small... mine (52) looks kind of big, but it ends up being a very comfortable cadence at typical commute cruising, without being too big to take on hills or for bursts of acceleration. I'm running a 14-tooth cog in the back.

It is a 46t http://www.downtube.com/product515.html

Hmm... that would be a bit small for me, but seeing as you're in the Pacific Northwest, you probably have bigger hills than I do :)