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Now you have your bike , a spare bike, and a parts bike. Thats how the bug starts, soon you'll have 10 or 20 classics as riders and doners and flips for more money for more bikes....
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Or 35-40, lol. Nip it in the bud, or you'll end up like a lot of us here. Congrats on getting your old ride back on the road!! Everyone has a bike, or two, that just fits. (for lack of a better word),,,,BD
Is yours an FS Elite by chance. For some reason I see those everywhere I go lately. |
The bike from the thrift shop was an FS Elite, but the one I fixed up is not an Elite.
I know the bug all too well, I've got it with computers. I have five in my room. Only 1 one of them is new, the rest are either rescued from the curb or given to me by someone. I've put two bad computers together to make one, swapped parts between them, moved parts around to make the good ones better and the lousy ones lousier, etc. etc. etc. Although I actually only use two of them, I can't bring myself to get rid of the other 3. Why would I need 5 computers? I don't. I just don't want to get rid of the others :D |
Just remember, you are always welcome here!
East Hill [from someone who has 12 bikes...:D ] |
Glad that it worked out.
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Originally Posted by weirdlookinguy
Well, my story had a happy ending.
My dad returned the Dyna, giving me $80 to fix up the FS. I went to my local thrift shop and found an MTB for $25. It was in good condition with great wheels, but both the tires were flat. I filled both the tires and rode it home. I might have just fixed up the thrift shop bike and rode that, but it didn't fit me. My feet felt cramped and it was just uncomfortable. By the time I got home, the tires were halfway flat. I headed to my LBS and got two new tubes for the new wheels. The tires from the thrift shop bike were in good shape (little wear); the entire bicycle looked like it had little use. I put the new tubes in the wheels, and put the new wheels on my FS. They were a perfect fit. The thrift shop bike also had GREAT brakes, in fact they looked brand new. Since the brakes were the same as the brakes on my FS, I swapped those too. I put some oil on the chain and cog, filled up the new tubes, and it was set. The second I got on my FS, it just felt natural like no other bike that I've tried feels. I went on an hour long ride and had no trouble from the fixed up FS at all. Thanks a lot for the help guys, I showed my dad your responses and that's what led to returning the Dyna. Thanks again, this is a great forum with loads of info and knowledgeable members and I'll be sure to come back here and ask for help next time I need it. --weirdlookinguy Puhlease! |
the only way we have been able to get rid of my older bikes is for my wife to run over them with a car. Not kidding.
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Originally Posted by cyclezealot
the only way we have been able to get rid of my older bikes is for my wife to run over them with a car. Not kidding.
BAD ZEALOT, BAD BAD BAD!!! Just give them away to poor college kids or someone who really needs a ride. It's so much better than running them over. You might even feel a little happy and relieved instead of *Crack!* and relieve. |
cliche. I did not do it. We have a strong marriage i Guess. We survived this crisis !. Ah, it was our cheapest city bike anyway . A Nishiki for just about town. Still it was five hundred dollars and I was really in a snit for several days. She not only hit the bike but also the washing machine in the garage.
She claimed it was one of those Fords' with its' transmission problem. Had she hit my Klein we'd probably still survived because I'd probably fall dead away. |
Wonderful thread! It's nice to see a newbie taking the time to learn about bikes and then sticking with it no matter what. You should be proud of what you have accomplished so far.
Speaking for myself, I always try and help out someone at the shop that is trying to learn or deal with working on bikes. A quick freewheel swap, shoot, sit down and have a glass of water or a cup of coffee and I'll do it for you. You want to SEE how it's done? Sure! Come here and I'll show ya! Build up a relationship with your LBS. Show them your desire to learn, and you may find someone that will help you! Good Luck! |
Originally Posted by cyclezealot
cliche. I did not do it. We have a strong marriage i Guess. We survived this crisis !. Ah, it was our cheapest city bike anyway . A Nishiki for just about town. Still it was five hundred dollars and I was really in a snit for several days. She not only hit the bike but also the washing machine in the garage.
She claimed it was one of those Fords' with its' transmission problem. Had she hit my Klein we'd probably still survived because I'd probably fall dead away. Ang1sgt, I agree with you. It's wonderful to see someone realise that the 'old' bike he had was better than the new bike and that he wanted to get it back into working order. I'm also really glad that everything was resolved as well as it was. East Hill |
Originally Posted by cyclezealot
cliche.
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Originally Posted by weirdlookinguy
Thanks again, this is a great forum with loads of info and knowledgeable members and I'll be sure to come back here and ask for help next time I need it.
Originally Posted by ridethecliche
Congrats! Now all you have to do is post pictures of your bike and the parts bike.
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Originally Posted by East Hill
It's wonderful to see someone realise that the 'old' bike he had was better than the new bike and that he wanted to get it back into working order. East Hill |
717 Sears code... that one I don't have a reference on.
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Originally Posted by mastershake916
Ride it.
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I have an older (1996) Free Spirit that I used this winter, and it was a great bike. Easy to work on, very very comfy to ride, and it just made me feel good.
They may not be the most well made bikes, but if they make you happy then there is nothing better. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../bikensnow.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ple101/fs2.jpg |
Originally Posted by wethepeople
I have an older (1996) Free Spirit that I used this winter, and it was a great bike. Easy to work on, very very comfy to ride, and it just made me feel good.
They may not be the most well made bikes, but if they make you happy then there is nothing better. |
my first "10 speed" (multi geared bike) was a red free spirit I got for christmas in 1983 or '84, straight from the sears catalog.
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Hey guys, sorry it took me so long to post pictures. I apologize for the quality, I had to take them with my phone (can't find the camera cable!)
http://i16.tinypic.com/52oce8o.jpg It's a little dirty, and it could use some work on the paint. The stickers aren't in very good shape either. |
Not bad! An auto parts store might have that exact color, or close to it, in a touch up bottle. The worst part is finding a match, unless the seat clamp or another small part can be removed. They may let you bring your bike inside the store if you explain to them what you're looking for.,,,,BD
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Hey, what's all that white stuff around the Free Spirit? Florida folks want to know!:eek:
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Originally Posted by FLBandit
Hey, what's all that white stuff around the Free Spirit? Florida folks want to know!:eek:
What, all that sand? clearly, he lives by the beach..:D |
Somebody put to much detergent in the washer.
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There's an FS Elite at my local pawn shop. Aside from the long reach polygon stamped steel brakes, it's
a nice looking bike!,,,,BD Told you I have been seeing them everywhere I go lately..... |
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