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02-28-08, 03:37 PM
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03-06-08, 02:47 PM
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03-17-08, 11:12 PM
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My '72 Twenty... now with a dual drive for hauling bigger loads.
03-18-08, 12:09 PM
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03-18-08, 07:45 PM
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Errand runner / commuter
Here is me and my wive's errand runner / commuter
https://www.flickr.com/gp/21827948@N00/iFK333
I just posted this links on the commuter forums too.
My bike - Jamis Ranger 1.0 mutilated
My wives bike - Trek 7.3 FX non-mutilated
https://www.flickr.com/gp/21827948@N00/iFK333
I just posted this links on the commuter forums too.
My bike - Jamis Ranger 1.0 mutilated
My wives bike - Trek 7.3 FX non-mutilated
03-18-08, 08:55 PM
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What a handsome pair. 
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03-18-08, 08:57 PM
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03-18-08, 09:04 PM
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Those Electra's are dead sexy.
03-19-08, 03:09 PM
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My 16" Smoke 2-9. Too dreary to drag it outside right now for nice pictures
65 miles so far...so good! I got it for my local errands and for my long commute to work that I hope to do at least 3 times a week. Rear rack is next, then panniers. I am also dabbling with the idea of milling a piece of black walnut to make a shelf in the basket.
-Kevin
65 miles so far...so good! I got it for my local errands and for my long commute to work that I hope to do at least 3 times a week. Rear rack is next, then panniers. I am also dabbling with the idea of milling a piece of black walnut to make a shelf in the basket.
-Kevin
03-22-08, 05:31 PM
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Do you know the name of those fenders? My front Planetbike fender doesn't go that far down, and so my feet get muddy. Also, the front fork, did it come with the bike? Looks good.
03-22-08, 05:44 PM
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04-02-08, 05:34 PM
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04-03-08, 06:56 AM
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This is a 1971 Schwinn Racer which has been my utility bike for more than 30 years.
I converted it to MTB (559) wheels sometime in the early 1980's, and it's been through several sets of rims since then.
This year's upgrades include the CETMA front rack, Inolight LED headlight, and long front fender (a converted rear fender).
Previous upgrades:
Sachs Pentasport 5-speed rear hub and Shimano Nexus NX-30 front generator hub and B&M DToplight Plus LED taillight mounted on the home made triangulated steel rear rack under the Wald basket in 2001. These replaced an old Sturmey Archer S5 and Dynohub and Sturmey Archer taillight which were in use since the 1980's. The SA headlight was upgraded to a 2.4 watt halogen bulb at that time.
Home made mount for the Kryptonite U-lock and the reduced size (40 tooth) chainring, lowered chain guard and short cranks, as well as the MTB wheel conversion all date back to the 1980's.
More pictures are at:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/7289267@N06/1Q774C
I converted it to MTB (559) wheels sometime in the early 1980's, and it's been through several sets of rims since then.
This year's upgrades include the CETMA front rack, Inolight LED headlight, and long front fender (a converted rear fender).
Previous upgrades:
Sachs Pentasport 5-speed rear hub and Shimano Nexus NX-30 front generator hub and B&M DToplight Plus LED taillight mounted on the home made triangulated steel rear rack under the Wald basket in 2001. These replaced an old Sturmey Archer S5 and Dynohub and Sturmey Archer taillight which were in use since the 1980's. The SA headlight was upgraded to a 2.4 watt halogen bulb at that time.
Home made mount for the Kryptonite U-lock and the reduced size (40 tooth) chainring, lowered chain guard and short cranks, as well as the MTB wheel conversion all date back to the 1980's.
More pictures are at:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/7289267@N06/1Q774C
Last edited by cyqlist; 04-04-08 at 05:53 AM. Reason: Description added 04-04-08
04-08-08, 01:29 AM
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Mine and my daughter's bikes hauling a few day's groceries. I really have to find her a bigger basket.
04-08-08, 01:41 AM
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Asana - Your bike is like a blast from the past... mine was green when I found it.
04-08-08, 04:30 AM
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This is a 1971 Schwinn Racer which has been my utility bike for more than 30 years.
More pictures are at:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/7289267@N06/1Q774C
More pictures are at:
https://www.flickr.com/gp/7289267@N06/1Q774C
And may I say, for what it's worth...that's a great looking setup ya got there.
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04-21-08, 06:41 AM
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04-21-08, 06:53 AM
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The newest Dummy in the family...me being the old dummy.
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