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06-02-13, 12:11 AM
#4951
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Gold Coast; Australia
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06-02-13, 06:41 AM
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Location: Jacksonville FL
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Thanks, was an early Saturday morning Craigslist find, still had the original tires on it. The chain was at the 75% wear mark, so I bought it. Changed the tires, seat, and the handle bar stem. Not sure I want to keep it though, it's a 21 1/2 " frame, little big for me. 
06-03-13, 11:26 AM
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06-04-13, 01:20 AM
#4956
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Took the red reflective stickers off my wheels
06-04-13, 08:03 AM
#4959
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06-07-13, 03:06 AM
#4961
litrenka
Returned to flat pedals... I really like SPD pedals and how they perform but I can not be every time in SPD shoes (this is my only bike and I use it for every kind of riding - to pub or to trail or to business meeting).
Combined pedals such as m324 Shimano and similar where not an option ...adapters for eggbeaters are to damn expensive.
So I ran on these in LBS, liked them and bought them - Exustar e-pb525, seald bearing, removable pins, 360 grams per pair.
Also ordered red pins to mach the rest of the bike...
Combined pedals such as m324 Shimano and similar where not an option ...adapters for eggbeaters are to damn expensive.
So I ran on these in LBS, liked them and bought them - Exustar e-pb525, seald bearing, removable pins, 360 grams per pair.
Also ordered red pins to mach the rest of the bike...
06-07-13, 09:16 AM
#4963
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So I ran on these in LBS, liked them and bought them - Exustar e-pb525, seald bearing, removable pins, 360 grams per pair.
Those pedals are nice but be very careful. Your shins will thank you for it.
Those pedals are nice but be very careful. Your shins will thank you for it.
06-07-13, 09:22 AM
#4964
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It looks fantastic and fast standing still, you should be very happy with it. Merida is making some really hot bikes these days. 
06-08-13, 03:36 AM
#4965
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06-10-13, 05:57 PM
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Returned to flat pedals... I really like SPD pedals and how they perform but I can not be every time in SPD shoes (this is my only bike and I use it for every kind of riding - to pub or to trail or to business meeting).
Combined pedals such as m324 Shimano and similar where not an option ...adapters for eggbeaters are to damn expensive.
So I ran on these in LBS, liked them and bought them - Exustar e-pb525, seald bearing, removable pins, 360 grams per pair.
Also ordered red pins to mach the rest of the bike...
Combined pedals such as m324 Shimano and similar where not an option ...adapters for eggbeaters are to damn expensive.
So I ran on these in LBS, liked them and bought them - Exustar e-pb525, seald bearing, removable pins, 360 grams per pair.
Also ordered red pins to mach the rest of the bike...
06-10-13, 06:15 PM
#4970
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06-11-13, 12:44 AM
#4971
litrenka
Thnx... Didn't comment before but removing the red dots from your wheels made Bad Boy even more attractive
As I can see they are not to expensive in us/eu web shops and they come also in white
Great upgrades on Trek
As I can see they are not to expensive in us/eu web shops and they come also in white
Great upgrades on Trek
06-11-13, 01:54 PM
#4972
Theflatbarguy!
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Hi all,
I'm new, and this is my bike.
I'm new, and this is my bike.
06-11-13, 06:28 PM
#4973
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I have to agree. I prefer subtle touches of red on black, so reducing it has made a difference for the better. Thinking about changing the cables back to black in the near future.
06-12-13, 07:33 AM
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Dirty Schwinn-Lover
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Bikes: '11 & '13 Schwinn Racers, Takara (Kent) Kabuto, '11 Gary Fisher (Trek) Marlin SS 29er, Schwinn Sanctuary Cruiser, '11 Schwinn Sid, Firmstrong Chief 3-spd, '10 Schwinn Corvette
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In 2008 I bought a Schwinn Tourist from Target (not the most knowledgeable bike purchase ever made), and over the years as I've learned more about bikes in general, I've built her back up from scratch to be a Frankenbike of sorts. The only things still stock on this bike besides the frame and fork are the seatpost, derailleur + hanger, and the stem. Since the original flatbar setup didn't actually fit me, this setup allows for a lazy commute into work (at a 45-degree posture angle). The frame is what kept me coming back...I love the look of it, and it's one of my few favorite aluminum frames. The added components make her not-quite-so-light, but she's still lighter than my steel beasties.
06-12-13, 07:45 AM
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