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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sargeist

Example a 30's Hiawatha vs a 30's Clubman

Example a 30's Hiawatha vs a 30's Clubman
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-11, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By Sargeist

Where did cycling design diverge?

I was curious looking at older American and European styled single speed coaster brake equipped bikes and was curious if anyone had any ideas as to why in American they went with fat tires and beefy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By Sargeist

Can you identify this bike for me?

I know this is a first gen shaft drive bike. My research so far has not yielded much info. Could anyone tell me if this bike may be worth something and if the more modern shaft drive systems are...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-25-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,274
Posted By Sargeist

I have found a way to re purpose a few of my...

I have found a way to re purpose a few of my consumables. Old coffee cans I now put things like flour,rice,sugar, & beans into. I have replaced all my plastic tupper ware with glass containers. As...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-11, 12:18 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,813
Posted By Sargeist

Aside from Pacific being acquired by Dorel I...

Aside from Pacific being acquired by Dorel I guess that most of us are on the fence as opposed to quality. I have no problem buying a bike from a big box retailer. However, the way I approach it is...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 731
Posted By Sargeist

I second you on your choices with a couple of...

I second you on your choices with a couple of variances.

Cold Weather:

1. My base layer is active weight generic thermal underwear from Wally World.

2. My second layer is a t-shirt and my...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-24-11, 07:47 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 12,082
Posted By Sargeist

I know with gas prices going up and whatnot. I am...

I know with gas prices going up and whatnot. I am considering getting myself a vehicle. Mostly due to the fact that my family lives way out in the middle of nowhere and it is difficult to get too. If...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,813
Posted By Sargeist

I'm contemplating buying one of the two Walmart...

I'm contemplating buying one of the two Walmart single speeds that they have. The other choice is a genesis with a fliphop. I believe it also has 700 x32C tires standard on it. When I looked at the...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-23-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 12,082
Posted By Sargeist

No he was just lazy.

No he was just lazy.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-23-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,488
Posted By Sargeist

I learned several years ago not to rely on public...

I learned several years ago not to rely on public transit as much when Denver's bus service employees went on strike and I was forced into the position of get to work or lose your job.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-11, 05:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,559
Posted By Sargeist

Me too. I picked up a pair of Walls Lemont side...

Me too. I picked up a pair of Walls Lemont side vented full finger deerskin gloves and they fit extremely well. I have also tested them in temps around 25f +/- and they still keep my hands warm even...
Forum: Commuting
02-23-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,813
Posted By Sargeist

http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?produ...

http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=418214

Niagara has a fair of friction shifters for 9.36 plus shipping.
Forum: Commuting
02-23-11, 03:33 PM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,813
Posted By Sargeist

I see nothing wrong with buying a DSB. Obviously...

I see nothing wrong with buying a DSB. Obviously any bicycle that you buy from one will probably need fine tuning. Bike's from the LBS need tuning too. The one component I avoid like the plague on...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,373
Posted By Sargeist

Yes that is the bike. I appreciate the help. I...

Yes that is the bike. I appreciate the help. I will take it all into consideration when choosing my new rig.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,373
Posted By Sargeist

Thanks for the help. I have never bought nor will...

Thanks for the help. I have never bought nor will buy a bicycle from Wally world. I patronize my local LBS or co-op. I would consider my knowledge of bikes aboce average but not on par with a bike...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,373
Posted By Sargeist

Component Group questions

I've started doing my shopping for my new commuter and wanted to get the opinion on a component group fro someone that knows more than I.

Here it is:

Frame Oversized, Custom Formed TIG Welded...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 12,082
Posted By Sargeist

My room mate used to get in his car to go to the...

My room mate used to get in his car to go to the liquor store which was behind our apartment complex and less that a minute to walk too. I could never figure out why he didn't just walk?
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,839
Posted By Sargeist

http://http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/utility/2011...

http://http://www.torkerusa.com/bikes/utility/2011-bigt

Might I suggest the Torker Big-T. It is an entry level Dutch style utility bike and the MSRP is around 350.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 02:12 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,531
Posted By Sargeist

I have been car free my entire life. Aside from...

I have been car free my entire life. Aside from my parents driving me around or getting a lift somewhere far away. Fortunately I was encouraged at a young age to seek alternative transporation and my...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,488
Posted By Sargeist

In 1000 years when they look back at how our...

In 1000 years when they look back at how our civiliazation has progressed {If we are still around** they will call this the age of oil. I dont see vehicles ever going away for America. We have...
Forum: Commuting
02-17-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,602
Posted By Sargeist

190370This is my commuter beater. Sorry for the...

190370This is my commuter beater. Sorry for the poor quality photo. I only have a camera on my phone. It is a 1977 Huffy Comfort Touring with all original SunTour component group still intact and in...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-17-11, 10:37 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,318
Posted By Sargeist

Thanks. I wanted my first post to be in the forum...

Thanks. I wanted my first post to be in the forum that is most appropriate to my current bicycling circumstances.
Forum: Living Car Free
02-17-11, 05:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 10,318
Posted By Sargeist

In general I usually keep two bikes and one donor...

In general I usually keep two bikes and one donor bike. I try and go out and find a donor bike that is as close to my main ride as possible. The two I ride right now are a 1977 Huffy Comfort Touring...
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