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01-30-13, 11:22 AM
#1027
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I think the ars on that trek are VO postino's.
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02-04-13, 06:43 PM
#1029
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Handlebars are some cheap ebay "Tiki" bars. I have a few Nitto mustache bars, might have to swap and try them soon. Grips in the pics are All-City Track Stars, a bit larger diameter but good grip. Since replaced with Cinelli carbon tape.
02-04-13, 08:13 PM
#1030
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
This is why my wife gives me smoochies... the cables were left longer to accommodate an eventual front basket while the rear rack was custom made to handle a bigger Carradice shopper bag.
Wait until I take it and get it powder coated and integrate that rack into the frame...
The drivetrain is NOS Sachs Huret, wheels are new 700c with a Shimano generator and new B&M Lumotec classic, and we picked out the Carradice bag together. The saddle is a limited edition Brooks she picked up a few years ago when I first got the bike for her.
Wait until I take it and get it powder coated and integrate that rack into the frame...
The drivetrain is NOS Sachs Huret, wheels are new 700c with a Shimano generator and new B&M Lumotec classic, and we picked out the Carradice bag together. The saddle is a limited edition Brooks she picked up a few years ago when I first got the bike for her.
02-05-13, 11:10 AM
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Is it me or is the nose on her brooks tilted up rather high?
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02-05-13, 11:19 AM
#1033
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That and the bars are higher than the saddle which necessitates an angle like that.
Three stage powdercoat (black, copper, clear). He said it was called "molten copper".
Three stage powdercoat (black, copper, clear). He said it was called "molten copper".
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02-05-13, 11:32 AM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
It is just you.
When you look at a Brooks or other leather saddles the level part is across the back of the saddle which usually means the nose is up a few degrees... and the ladies have some pretty nice bits that we don't want getting banged around.
When you look at a Brooks or other leather saddles the level part is across the back of the saddle which usually means the nose is up a few degrees... and the ladies have some pretty nice bits that we don't want getting banged around.
02-05-13, 02:35 PM
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Super nice work on the Pug Sixty Fiver! My better half would be proud to ride that. Hell, I'd be proud to ride that.
02-06-13, 10:29 AM
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(Also that Peugeot is freakin' sweet)
02-06-13, 11:24 AM
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Generic Trek townie style bars, very little rise, slight forward sweep and I'd say about 20deg of angle to the bars. Since converted over to VO Porteur bars, so if you want to check them out, I'd be willing to send 'em to you for basically shipping charges... PM me if interested.
02-06-13, 12:04 PM
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Put your lady on a poor fitting saddle and your quality of life will suffer too, I guarantee it.
02-10-13, 01:13 AM
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oh nemo
it's currently a single speed, but once it's spring time i'm gonna put a thumbie on it and make it a friction 8 speed.
(ignore the massive stack and unplugged bars)
it's currently a single speed, but once it's spring time i'm gonna put a thumbie on it and make it a friction 8 speed.
(ignore the massive stack and unplugged bars)
02-18-13, 04:18 PM
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Long-time listener, first-time caller. Love the show, wanna see more!
I'll show you mine if you show me yours...
The rack/basket is a wicker basket I found at a thrift store zip-tied to a cheap touring rack I got at MEC (Canada's REI). Dorky, but for $30 the price was right.
I'll show you mine if you show me yours...
The rack/basket is a wicker basket I found at a thrift store zip-tied to a cheap touring rack I got at MEC (Canada's REI). Dorky, but for $30 the price was right.
02-18-13, 05:59 PM
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03-04-13, 11:35 AM
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Whaaaaa?!?!?!
That's ridiculously awesome! Where did you pick that up?
That's ridiculously awesome! Where did you pick that up?