Originally Posted by
dweenk
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The Executive made its maiden voyage just now, 4 miles and no mishaps. The Shimano hub shifted flawlessly, the brakes were superb for a bike with steel rims. In fact the front brake engaged a bit upon every wheel revolution - I explain this as a safety feature, keeping the speed down on this awesome machine.
Here are a few pix. Do not contact me with offers to buy this fine piece of cycling history, it will be offered to a museum (unless someone will pay $7.60 and come to pick it up).
We've had 2 days of decent weather, so I was able to fit 23 miles into 3 rides on the Executive. I am actually beginning to like the Shimano 3 speed hub.
Shakedown ride 4 miles
1/25 11 miles
1/26 4 miles
1/26 8 miles
1/29 4 miles
1/31 7 miles
2/1 6 miles
2/2 3 miles
2/5 12 miles
Last edited by dweenk; 02-05-17 at 02:40 PM.