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08-29-13, 01:43 PM
#102
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My near mint condition 82 Schwinn World Sport...was about 1 size too small so I decided to make it fit...already had added the riser stem just got a longer seat post, Velo Orange Postino Handlebar, Velo City Brake levers which are fantastic and took my wife's saddle from her Schwinn Sporterra....think it matches nicely!
Shave a couple lbs off this tank... down to 29lbs but rides nicely!
Shave a couple lbs off this tank... down to 29lbs but rides nicely!
08-29-13, 03:22 PM
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My near mint condition 82 Schwinn World Sport...was about 1 size too small so I decided to make it fit...already had added the riser stem just got a longer seat post, Velo Orange Postino Handlebar, Velo City Brake levers which are fantastic and took my wife's saddle from her Schwinn Sporterra....think it matches nicely!
Shave a couple lbs off this tank... down to 29lbs but rides nicely!
Shave a couple lbs off this tank... down to 29lbs but rides nicely!
08-29-13, 05:31 PM
#104
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I sure don't want too do that, but after riding the Kona this afternoon I surely noticed how much nicer my arse felt compared to that.....at the time I was just thinking I hadn't rode much lately. I do have a Persons Majestic that I may try though.
08-30-13, 02:05 PM
#106
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My Fuji Absolute2 with rack, bag, bottle cages.
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08-30-13, 02:14 PM
#107
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this ones going too.. same idea.. https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...8#post16015098
08-31-13, 02:26 AM
#108
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08-31-13, 10:20 AM
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here's mine. a 2001 trek 7700 with 7.9 handlebars and a specialized seat. powerstrap pedals
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09-01-13, 03:11 PM
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How do you like those handlebars? I am considering using them on a FX. I know I could do bar ends, but I like the concept of a more aero position. I read somewhere that those bars are wider than the average FX bars to allow room for shifters,etc. My LBS doesn't usually carry them but I'd like to see how they look before purchasing. Do you find them wider than normal?
09-01-13, 06:27 PM
#111
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How do you like those handlebars? I am considering using them on a FX. I know I could do bar ends, but I like the concept of a more aero position. I read somewhere that those bars are wider than the average FX bars to allow room for shifters,etc. My LBS doesn't usually carry them but I'd like to see how they look before purchasing. Do you find them wider than normal?
I ordered my bars from a shop online in Madison. they're pricey and so was that saddle. I'd like to get a carbon fork now.
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09-01-13, 06:30 PM
#112
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Here's my 2013 Trek 7.7 FX.
It has the identical frame to the Madone 3.1:
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes...1_h2_compact/#
It has the identical frame to the Madone 3.1:
https://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/bikes...1_h2_compact/#
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11-10-14, 09:04 AM
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Parts bin special. I have about €15 into this 1990 Koga Miyata Runner. A fun little project, just needs pedals and air!
03-27-16, 07:56 PM
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I was going to sell my Tempo but decided to hybridized it this afternoon. It's been raining cats and dogs since Friday and finally quit a couple hrs ago. All parts bin and took the VO Postino handlebars from my World Sport. I think it will get some use now. Right at 25 lbs as it sits. I'll trim some cables later.
My brother has been using the World Sport and I just threw some black riser bars back on it and had already put on the Continental Double Fighters since he lives on a dirt road. He and his son love it!
My brother has been using the World Sport and I just threw some black riser bars back on it and had already put on the Continental Double Fighters since he lives on a dirt road. He and his son love it!
03-28-16, 08:33 PM
#116
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My Trek Flat Bar. Was a USPS before I repainted and flat barred it.. Used 9spd bar end shifters with Paul's Thumbie mounts.
03-29-16, 06:26 AM
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I was going to sell my Tempo but decided to hybridized it this afternoon. It's been raining cats and dogs since Friday and finally quit a couple hrs ago. All parts bin and took the VO Postino handlebars from my World Sport. I think it will get some use now. Right at 25 lbs as it sits. I'll trim some cables later.
My brother has been using the World Sport and I just threw some black riser bars back on it and had already put on the Continental Double Fighters since he lives on a dirt road. He and his son love it!
My brother has been using the World Sport and I just threw some black riser bars back on it and had already put on the Continental Double Fighters since he lives on a dirt road. He and his son love it!
03-29-16, 06:28 AM
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03-29-16, 07:15 AM
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My 2015 Sirrus commuter:
Wife's new ride:
Wife's new ride:
03-29-16, 08:03 PM
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03-31-16, 06:20 PM
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I'm glad someone brought this back to life. There were. Some really nice FB road bikes in the begining.
03-31-16, 08:57 PM
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03-31-16, 10:54 PM
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04-01-16, 04:17 AM
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04-01-16, 04:20 AM
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I agree. Since I moved back to Australia last year, I was pleasantly surprised that there has been an increase around my city. Admittedly most are Specialized here, but still great to see.