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Old 06-15-11 | 10:25 PM
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Scrockern8r
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From: Southwest Washington

Bikes: '77 Traveller III '05 Rockhopper.

I try to make the full 50 mile round trip at least once a week, plus multi-mode and commute 24miles RT on at least two other days. Plus leisure rides.
1977 Schwinn Traveller III. New Wienman 404 wheels, Panaracer Pasella Tourgard tires, upgraded to 7 speed Shimano freewheel. Topped off with a new set of brake pads front and rear.
I was concerned about the wheels, because they were so cheap. ~$90 for the set at Jenson, but I've run these for 600 miles and they are only out of true about 1MM, and I ride some rough country roads with old chipseal.
Love the tires. Decent flat protection and big enough to cushion my 250lbs on a sprung Brooks.
Also super happy with the Radbot 1000 blinky. Super bright and 7+ hour runtime on blink mode.
Just picked up a USB charged front flashing light to mitigate getting hooked.
Definitely looking into clipless for the commute. The platforms make my toes go numb around 35 miles in.
For such an old bike, it sure rides nice.
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