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Forum: Commuting
11-08-11, 04:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

So far still rolling on the original parts, put...

So far still rolling on the original parts, put many more miles on it. broke a pedal, wheels wont stay tru (well i am 230lb), snapped a chain, bars keep coming loose.

i still love it and will keep...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

Monster and tundra, thank you's i forgot...

Monster and tundra,

thank you's i forgot about the cables and bar tape to be purchased. Thats another expense. well everything works now and i have time on my hands to wait for a good deal to pop...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-11, 09:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

$95 bucks is good for *any bike in working order,...

$95 bucks is good for *any bike in working order, around me old schwinns are starting at $185. but if you find a bike that you really like but doesnt have eyelets for a rack you can always go with a...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

it has the little holes on the frame for racks....

it has the little holes on the frame for racks. but only a rear rack, the fork doesn't have these. so a rear rack is absolutely feasible.

for me i use a messenger bag for my stuff as i have a...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

kool option, if i could grab them for 30 i will...

kool option, if i could grab them for 30 i will be all over it. just gotta search and wait for a deal. its all the matter of which will get to me more my cheapness or my annoyance.

I will say with...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-11, 11:57 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

thank you for the bar end shifter tip! am going...

thank you for the bar end shifter tip! am going to get those asap! just gotta find a sale or used ones.

the brakes wont change for me as i swear by the suicide levels, it has saved me many times...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

Oops forgot to take pics of my new saddle. Its...

Oops forgot to take pics of my new saddle. Its not pointed down as much anymore its more level no as i found this angle to be a compromise of the two.

checking ebay and CL for a new derailleur, a...
Forum: Commuting
07-12-11, 07:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

the new seat on my other bike has been like...

the new seat on my other bike has been like riding on a little pocket of air. on my BLADE i still haven't ridden it since Sunday, my trouser furniture still has not forgiven me yet.
Forum: Commuting
07-10-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

so took the new seat for a 15 miler on saturday,...

so took the new seat for a 15 miler on saturday, i set it to level and rode off. i should have cut the ride short as by the first mile i knew it wasn't comfortably set up but i was already on the way...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

sucks the guy is firm on the price, but just keep...

sucks the guy is firm on the price, but just keep looking craigslist has many used schwinn's popping up all the time and some old fuji's too.
6 degree bacon on that Dr. and his saddle design, its a...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

i will check my frame if there is any markings...

i will check my frame if there is any markings that say what kind. i assumed its a lugged steel frame and gave no mind of further inspection.

i just replaced the Murray seat on it with a used...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

here are some specs for that bike ...

here are some specs for that bike
http://velospace.org/node/24948
scroll below the pictures for them

i checked the wheels i bought and they are "cheng shin" so far they are good. i cant say if...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

JaTree, i think if you google spalding blade...

JaTree,

i think if you google spalding blade velospace a person listed some detailed specs. the CL one you linked is the exact same one i have.

I end up not commuting on it as much as i...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

its like 11lbs light than the cruiser, cannot...

its like 11lbs light than the cruiser, cannot complain there. weight gets to you when you carry a bike up and down to the third floor every day.

your right after riding a ballon tire cruiser that...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

i have aluminum wheels, will need to check in the...

i have aluminum wheels, will need to check in the morning what tires i bought (i bought the color not the brand, newbie mistake).

i guess when i mention the ride is rough its just on my butt and...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

well the saddle never got comfy, so scooped up a...

well the saddle never got comfy, so scooped up a specialized body geometry on ebay for $15 hope that will help the tushy and "other parts".

i now find that i like to ride on the hoods, which now...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

My tushie is a bit sore from the ride on tuesday,...

My tushie is a bit sore from the ride on tuesday, i find it funny that the 10 miler on saturday didnt hurt but the commute on tuesday did. I was planning on getting a new saddle anyway but now...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-11, 07:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

Today i commuted on my Spalding Blade, and hate...

Today i commuted on my Spalding Blade, and hate to say it but the cruiser is just more relaxing and peaceful type of ride in the morning. now on the way home i go ballzz out so i suspect this is...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

So i took the bike for it test run, and boy is it...

So i took the bike for it test run, and boy is it way faster than my SS cruiser. I was flying and from a stop getting to cruising speed in seconds!!!!

the downside is, I FEEL EVERY ROAD...
Forum: Commuting
06-11-11, 11:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

the LBS got my brakes to stop me on a dime with...

the LBS got my brakes to stop me on a dime with just a light finger pull. sometimes you just gotta pay for experienced bike fixer guys.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

tried a few more tricks to get the brakes to work...

tried a few more tricks to get the brakes to work better, still no good. so i took it to the LBS, they replaced the backs cable and got the brakes to stop my fat butt.

taking the bike out for 10...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

the rims are not steel, they are alloy or...

the rims are not steel, they are alloy or aluminum cant remember which. If i cant get the bike to stop to a good standard i may switch out the whole braking system if i am able to do it on the cheap...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

thanks, i am hoping that with use the bar tape...

thanks, i am hoping that with use the bar tape wont be so bright and i am getting a used saddle from a friend its a specialized avatar but its white, it will look off but its FREE.
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

thanks CCrew, it gets addictive quick one i am...

thanks CCrew, it gets addictive quick one i am finnished with this one, i am already looking on craigslist for a old schwinn to turn into a fixed gear. and maybe a good winter beater this fall ;)
Forum: Commuting
06-07-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

so here is the bike so far, i need to make a few...

so here is the bike so far, i need to make a few adjustments and get a new saddle and seat post. the saddle if you look close says MURRY, is that brand still even around? the LBS didnt have kool...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 09:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

I am going to pick up some kool stops on the way...

I am going to pick up some kool stops on the way home! they dont look expensive :)

thank you for the tip on adjustment!

I will take a few picks of the bike and the rust spots tuesday, today i...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

So took the wheels to the LBS today, front was...

So took the wheels to the LBS today, front was salvageable back was shaped like and egg :( so i went ahead and bought a new rear and had the LBS true up the the front. because the extra cost of a new...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

cool! mine looks exactly like the one monsterpile...

cool! mine looks exactly like the one monsterpile posted minus the white bar tape.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 09:17 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

man when i was a teen i rode that bike all over...

man when i was a teen i rode that bike all over to the city, to the beach, to what ever girl i was dating at the time and her parents out of the house, to work, to pratice, with my pops around the...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

from what i remember the brakes were lousy to...

from what i remember the brakes were lousy to borderline unsafe, do you think if i added some kool stops it would help?

i am going to try to do the work myself with the assist of youtube and...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 07:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

i probably wont skimp on tires and tubes and got...

i probably wont skimp on tires and tubes and got a rec from a friend to try gator skins, dont know yet if the make a 27 size. good sugestion, i will do a new chain of the bat and see if that fixes...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

i thought about that and it might be cheaper, but...

i thought about that and it might be cheaper, but the bike i have now is a SS so i am thinking gears would be a nice change of "pace".
Forum: Commuting
06-02-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 56,791
Posted By CJ C

Is it worth it? Spalding Blade

I dont know if i should post here or the mechanic forum?

But was at the parents garage and found my old late 80's or early 90's Spalding Blade 12speed bike hanging in the rafters (next to my murry...
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