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Hello from Chicago
Hello,
I have enjoyed reading posts here. I am new to biking, just trying to get healthy. I have found that riding my bike makes me feel like a kid again. I love it.
This place is a wealth of info. What a great forum. Looking forward to learning more from you all by lurking in the shadows. So many great looking bikes here. Love all the pictures.
I have enjoyed reading posts here. I am new to biking, just trying to get healthy. I have found that riding my bike makes me feel like a kid again. I love it.
This place is a wealth of info. What a great forum. Looking forward to learning more from you all by lurking in the shadows. So many great looking bikes here. Love all the pictures.
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Hi Steve, welcome to the Forums!
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Thank you for the welcomes. Going out for a ride this morning. I will need to get some nice bicycle snow pants and some 27 inch tire chains before
winter.
winter.
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Welcome to the forums! I lived in west central IL for several years and made many trips to Chicago. I always wanted to bike around the city but never had the chance.
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Are you into extreme cab driver , car door, pedestrian , dog, pothole, rich people in very expensive car who own the road dodging ? I like riding forest preserve bike paths in the suburbs.
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Well those are our bikes. My Red one is 36 years old. Still rides like brand new. May not qualify for any classic threads but I love it.
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Studded tyres would be my suggestion (Nokians, Schwalbes or something else with proper carbide tipped studs).
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I'm up for anything once!! I bet it has gotten a lot worse. I'd still like to bike along Lake Michigan. I haven't been to the Chicago area since the late 90's.
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The Lakefront is beautiful and a great ride if you do it on weekdays. On the weekend the paths are very crowded. It is still fun but so many kids to dodge, joggers are worth 20 points though.
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My wife was riding an 85 Scwinn Sprint until we found that 86 Le Tour on Craigslist. The bike is as mint as it gets. Still has original tires and tape. Looks like it was ridden maybe one summer tops. It has a couple of very small scrapes on the frame. It`s hard finding quality step through`s.
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welcome to bf, a schwinn man huh??
as others have said your red le tour will make some of the folks here drool, no problem hanging w/ them.
I have to say though, it looks really small for you. maybe its just the angle of the photo.
You're over 6 feet tall?? what size is the frame?
I suppose it doesnt matter if you're happy w/the fit.
as others have said your red le tour will make some of the folks here drool, no problem hanging w/ them.
I have to say though, it looks really small for you. maybe its just the angle of the photo.
You're over 6 feet tall?? what size is the frame?
I suppose it doesnt matter if you're happy w/the fit.
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welcome to bf, a schwinn man huh??
as others have said your red le tour will make some of the folks here drool, no problem hanging w/ them.
I have to say though, it looks really small for you. maybe its just the angle of the photo.
You're over 6 feet tall?? what size is the frame?
I suppose it doesnt matter if you're happy w/the fit.
as others have said your red le tour will make some of the folks here drool, no problem hanging w/ them.
I have to say though, it looks really small for you. maybe its just the angle of the photo.
You're over 6 feet tall?? what size is the frame?
I suppose it doesnt matter if you're happy w/the fit.
I am 6 feet tall. The bike has a 21 inch frame. A bit small for me but my seat is high enough and it is comfortable to ride.
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right on, I understand thats your long time buddy, I wasnt trying to drive a wedge between yas. just thought you'd get uncomfortable after 10 miles or so, a little less efficient pedal stroke too. carry on.
started the wheels turning, didnt I. N+1 to come. Ill give it 3 months.
started the wheels turning, didnt I. N+1 to come. Ill give it 3 months.
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Nice to meet you Steve! Welcome to bikeforums!
If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!
If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask!
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Hi! I mark and new here.I am glad to be part of this community.I am sure it will be a great place to share and discuss all new relevant things here.
Thanks and welcome to all.
Thanks and welcome to all.
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right on, I understand thats your long time buddy, I wasnt trying to drive a wedge between yas. just thought you'd get uncomfortable after 10 miles or so, a little less efficient pedal stroke too. carry on.
started the wheels turning, didnt I. N+1 to come. Ill give it 3 months.
started the wheels turning, didnt I. N+1 to come. Ill give it 3 months.
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Im sorry man I couldnt help myself. what size is the prelude? more like a 58cm I hope. lets see the photos.
whats next you ask?? N+1
whats next you ask?? N+1
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23 inch frame this time. 25 inch is to big. My balls do not like them. My balls may not be the best balls in the world but i am attached to them. They rest nicely on top of the 23 inch frame. My inseam is 34 inches,
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I am cleaning it up right now. Will post some pictures when I am done.
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