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Forum: Living Car Free

09-12-15, 07:27 AM

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Giving up cars, commiting to bicycle, have around $1,200 to spend

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Posted By illumin8em

I hadn't really thought about it until recently,...

I hadn't really thought about it until recently, being a minimalist kinda fella, but I do see the potential need for two bikes.

I definitely have no problem buying used and or vintage, I have...

Forum: Living Car Free

09-11-15, 10:51 PM

Replies: 12

Giving up cars, commiting to bicycle, have around $1,200 to spend

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Posted By illumin8em

Giving up cars, commiting to bicycle, have around $1,200 to spend

Howdy all!

I've thought it over for the past 2 years and I'm ready to make a change. I've decided to give up owning a car and relying on a bicycle as my main mode of transportation. I would have...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

07-07-15, 12:15 PM

Replies: 7

Fuji s12-s mixte/womens bike

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Posted By illumin8em

That's kind of what I was thinking as well, and u...

That's kind of what I was thinking as well, and u wasn't exactly looking for a mixte, I'm just having a hard time finding something decent for her 5'3" 28-29" inseam

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

07-07-15, 11:09 AM

Replies: 7

Fuji s12-s mixte/womens bike

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Posted By illumin8em

Fuji s12-s mixte/womens bike

What do you think of this 20" Fuji s12-s for $175. I'm not interested in flipping it, I want my girlfriend to be able to put some smooth touring miles on it. With a handle bar swap and a rack I think...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-04-15, 08:15 PM

Replies: 20

Fuji S12 S

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Posted By illumin8em

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm curious why...

Sorry to bump an old thread, but I'm curious why you decided to pass on the Fuji?

Forum: Hybrid Bicycles

03-22-15, 12:21 PM

Replies: 7

Trek Verve 3 or Verve 4

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Posted By illumin8em

Howdy sir, sorry to bump such an old post,...

Howdy sir,

sorry to bump such an old post, but I've been looking into this model as well and was wondering your feeling after a year or two in with the bike? I see one is available for sale on...

Forum: Road Cycling

06-16-10, 05:40 PM

Replies: 0

Sugino vp crank removal trouble

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Posted By illumin8em

Sugino vp crank removal trouble

I have a friend who's having trouble removing his crankshaft. It's an Sugino VP and we're unsure how to take it apart. I tried a 8mm crank remover that doesn't fit. Any suggestions on the correct...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

09-16-08, 09:43 AM

Replies: 15

help ideas advice for truley interested newb, and an old Columbia bicycle

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Posted By illumin8em

If measured I am a 32", and i have been told...

If measured I am a 32", and i have been told before that i am very well proportioned.

Forum: Classic & Vintage

09-15-08, 08:25 AM

Replies: 15

help ideas advice for truley interested newb, and an old Columbia bicycle

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Posted By illumin8em

I can not help you with the year, the bike was...

I can not help you with the year, the bike was sold/donated to the local mission before i decided whether i was going to buy it or not.

I actually would call myself as an aspiring bike wrench...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-21-08, 05:08 PM

Replies: 15

help ideas advice for truley interested newb, and an old Columbia bicycle

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Posted By illumin8em

thanks to everyone for their insight so far ...

thanks to everyone for their insight so far

I am in West Virginia, Clarksburg to be exact.

thanks for the help, your suggestion furthers my confidence to the size. I was told 58cm by...

Forum: Introductions

07-20-08, 04:16 PM

Replies: 2

Hello from West Virginia

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Posted By illumin8em

Hello from West Virginia

Hello my name is Justin ( this may start out a bit of an introduction, and i may post it there as well).

I have been unable to ride or do and consitant physical activity since i was 18 due to...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-20-08, 04:14 PM

Replies: 15

help ideas advice for truley interested newb, and an old Columbia bicycle

Views: 1,040

Posted By illumin8em

help ideas advice for truley interested newb, and an old Columbia bicycle

Hello my name is Justin ( this may start out a bit of an introduction, and i may post it there as well). My question is near the bottom.

I have been unable to ride or do and consitant physical...

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