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12-14-08, 02:24 AM
#4026
Mostly Harmless
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12-15-08, 10:16 AM
#4028
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Made some recent changes...
Before:
After new Thompson seatpost and stem, Marathon Racer 35c tires to replace the stock Specialized 42c, rear fender, front and rear lights, Bontrager Trekking handlebar, bell, mirror and grips. Just waiting on some pedals and a Selle An-Atomica seat...
Before:
After new Thompson seatpost and stem, Marathon Racer 35c tires to replace the stock Specialized 42c, rear fender, front and rear lights, Bontrager Trekking handlebar, bell, mirror and grips. Just waiting on some pedals and a Selle An-Atomica seat...
12-15-08, 01:41 PM
#4030
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Location: Albany, GA
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12-15-08, 04:19 PM
#4031
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Missouri, USA
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Bikes: A 2007 Trek 4300. 22.5", 1981 Trek 610 24" (61cm)
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Specialized sure does make some ugly forks though.
12-17-08, 09:24 PM
#4033
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My tektro levers came in the mail today! Hopefully tomorrow my bar ends will be here and I can finally finish the flat to drop conversion...will have pics when finished!
12-18-08, 08:44 PM
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I finally have my Long Haul Trucker to where I think it'll be for the next few hundred miles, so let's post some pics:
It's ugly as sin (my fault), but so far it's the best damn bike I've ever owned. More photos here.
It's ugly as sin (my fault), but so far it's the best damn bike I've ever owned. More photos here.
12-18-08, 08:53 PM
#4035
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12-18-08, 09:02 PM
#4036
Eternal n00b
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Location: Spokane WA
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Enough to make me slightly paranoid about locking it up outside, but that will subside, felt the same way when I first got the bike, ulock and a heavy arse chain are kinda nice....
12-19-08, 02:24 AM
#4037
Share the road.
12-19-08, 06:42 PM
#4038
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Finally!!!!!!!!
I finally have the bike the way I want it! I just put new Tektro R200 Brake Levers, Suntour Bar End Shifters, Black cork bar tape, Brooks B17, and new brake/shifter cables and housing. Cleaned the bike really nicely (it was 67 degrees and sunny today!) and re-lubed everything. This is how it will stay for a long time. I am currently working on a set of Bontrager Race Wheels with knobby tires for the snowy/icy days, which we don't get many of in central KY.
Took it for a spin around the block a few times, the new set up is soooo much nicer than my old one, it is so comfortable to ride and I love the bar ends. They are super easy to use and with the friction shifting I never have to worry about chain rub.
Took it for a spin around the block a few times, the new set up is soooo much nicer than my old one, it is so comfortable to ride and I love the bar ends. They are super easy to use and with the friction shifting I never have to worry about chain rub.
Last edited by metalchef87; 12-20-08 at 02:49 PM.
12-20-08, 11:48 AM
#4039
beatz down lo|seatz up hi
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^ Looks much improved!!!
EDIT:
You should move the computer mount closer to the stem so you have more bar top space.
EDIT:
You should move the computer mount closer to the stem so you have more bar top space.
12-20-08, 02:48 PM
#4040
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12-20-08, 05:41 PM
#4042
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Location: Montreal
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Bikes: Trek 520, Specialized Enduro, 70's SS conversion town bike, 80's mtb internal hub internal drum brake winter bike, fixed karate monkey
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yes metalchef! Beautiful!
12-20-08, 05:42 PM
#4043
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by the way those brake levers are awesome, I really dig the "flip of the switch" long travel vs. short travel, so useful and it adds a total of like 1 gram
12-21-08, 09:14 AM
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Found this bike as a bare frame at our local CO-OP up a couple days ago and built it up last night, can not find any info about it anywhere. Sorry crappy camera pics. It's a 48 frame, but fits me great. At first I thought it was crossbike, but it's marked as a tourer. Anyone have any info on it. I did the usual Google search, nothing. Anyways it will be my new tourer/commuter/crossbike. Also posted in Touring and Cross.
12-21-08, 11:55 AM
#4045
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Another animal rights, vegan, green, bike commuting son-of-a-gun. Rock on my brother!
12-21-08, 04:12 PM
#4046
Buh'wah?!
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Found this bike as a bare frame at our local CO-OP up a couple days ago and built it up last night, can not find any info about it anywhere. Sorry crappy camera pics. It's a 48 frame, but fits me great. At first I thought it was crossbike, but it's marked as a tourer. Anyone have any info on it. I did the usual Google search, nothing. Anyways it will be my new tourer/commuter/crossbike. Also posted in Touring and Cross.
-Gene-
12-21-08, 04:41 PM
#4047
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here you go, I was messing around with my Photobucket page
12-22-08, 05:52 AM
#4048
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My commuter started out as a $30 Raleigh M-30. Tires are Specialized Nimbus Armadillos. Fenders are off an old Armstrong 3 speed.
I relocated the forward derailieur lever, since it is rarely used and put a bell in it's place. The bars are off a little girl's BMX bike. Dual Planet Bike headlights.
The seat is chained down so it will still be there when I get back. The Kryptonite New York Noose cost twice as much as the entire bike.
The basket is an old gym basket zip tied to a Bell rack. Dual Planet Bike Super Blinkies. Fox Labs Mean Green pepper spray in the pouch.
The effect I was trying to achieve was a smoothly riding, reliable bike that would give the impression a thief might get tetanus if he bothered it on the rack.
12-22-08, 06:20 AM
#4049
Gray Haired Commuter
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12-22-08, 09:29 AM
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I agree, and I dig the side flares on the rear fender. I might try and recreate them myself.