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07-06-09, 08:14 AM
#5226
Retro Prairie Girl
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Love your bike and thanks for posting because it helped hubby to figure out where to mount the kryptonite bracket. It was driving us nuts
07-06-09, 11:14 AM
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Dawes Lightning Cross, been using it for 3 weeks with some minor upgrades. My old hybrid Fuji Supreme 2005 (seen barely visible in top right corner) just didn't cut it on my 20 mi. round trip. Pretty happy with and proud of the new ride (even if it is an online bike).
07-06-09, 11:34 AM
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. It may shock you to hear that vintage is "in."
07-06-09, 02:35 PM
#5229
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Bikes: This list got too long: several ‘bents, an urban utility e-bike, and a dahon D7 that my daughter has absconded with.
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If you loosen the alen screw in the white metal thing that attaches to the bracket it can be turned. so you can set the bracket sideways on the seat post and still be in line with the top tube when it is clipped in.
07-06-09, 06:06 PM
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Hmm. I hadn't posted my newer bike yet. Had it for several months though. I think most of the mods are done as I am pretty happy now. I normally have a grocery pannier on it when I ride though to keep all my stuff in.
07-07-09, 06:47 AM
#5233
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Bikes: Raliegh 'Grande Prix', Fiori 'Modena', Cannondale 'Something or other' and a Specialized 'Globe Sport'.
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This position works as well:
07-07-09, 07:10 AM
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07-07-09, 07:51 AM
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Sorry for the delay. My com kept freezing and two of the pics had to be revolved in 'photobucket'. This is coming from a different computer.
07-07-09, 08:12 AM
#5237
Retro Prairie Girl
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Thanks Supermax!! When hubby is back in town I'm going to show him. my back heel was hitting the lock yesterday which drove me nuts so maybe this will help to get him to adjust it better for me.
07-07-09, 08:25 AM
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I'll do anything for a Globe owner that shops at MEC! 
07-07-09, 10:41 PM
#5239
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
If the rack allows this is where I like to stash my u-lock... it can be locked to / through the rack which reduces the chance it might accidentally get ejected.
07-07-09, 10:45 PM
#5240
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
07-08-09, 07:15 AM
#5241
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07-08-09, 02:36 PM
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Utilitarian Boy
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Took some more snaps today now that I got my cam back. Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires feel really amazing and comfortable.
Stella Azzura Eleganza bar tape has a very grippy feeling, but nice to the touch
Avid BB7 Disc Road Adapter for regular "short reach" brake levers
I had to spread out the fender struts and use a plastic cylinder and washer to get around the disc caliper without bending the struts
Used a Problem Solver's Travel Agent to allow use of the rear V brake with regular brake levers
Stella Azzura Eleganza bar tape has a very grippy feeling, but nice to the touch
Avid BB7 Disc Road Adapter for regular "short reach" brake levers
I had to spread out the fender struts and use a plastic cylinder and washer to get around the disc caliper without bending the struts
Used a Problem Solver's Travel Agent to allow use of the rear V brake with regular brake levers
07-08-09, 02:48 PM
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Took some more snaps today now that I got my cam back. Vittoria Randonneur Pro tires feel really amazing and comfortable.
Stella Azzura Eleganza bar tape has a very grippy feeling, but nice to the touch
Avid BB7 Disc Road Adapter for regular "short reach" brake levers
I had to spread out the fender struts and use a plastic cylinder and washer to get around the disc caliper without bending the struts
Used a Problem Solver's Travel Agent to allow use of the rear V brake with regular brake levers
Stella Azzura Eleganza bar tape has a very grippy feeling, but nice to the touch
Avid BB7 Disc Road Adapter for regular "short reach" brake levers
I had to spread out the fender struts and use a plastic cylinder and washer to get around the disc caliper without bending the struts
Used a Problem Solver's Travel Agent to allow use of the rear V brake with regular brake levers
07-08-09, 08:56 PM
#5244
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I just added some components to my commuter. I added tires, fenders, and LX derailleur. I want to replace the crank set and cassette this winter. I want to get a two ring crank set, and 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26. What do you think?
07-08-09, 09:14 PM
#5246
aka Tom Reingold
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kingnutterrick, don't do it. Years ago, we dreamed of being able to put triple chainrings on our bikes but it was so hard or expensive or technically impossible. I don't see the point in going back. What advantage do you think your proposal has?
You have a highly functional bike as it is, to my eyes.
You have a highly functional bike as it is, to my eyes.
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07-08-09, 09:25 PM
#5247
Survival of the Fitest
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kingnutterrick, don't do it. Years ago, we dreamed of being able to put triple chainrings on our bikes but it was so hard or expensive or technically impossible. I don't see the point in going back. What advantage do you think your proposal has?
You have a highly functional bike as it is, to my eyes.
You have a highly functional bike as it is, to my eyes.
07-08-09, 09:28 PM
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Gyeswho: Why the outboard Profile waterbottle holder when you have two sets of frame waterbottle bosses?
07-08-09, 09:31 PM
#5249
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The fork is a Dimension Cyclocross disc
It's a fixed gear so it's easier to reach behind than down when my legs are constantly kicking. If it was freewheel, I'd have them mounted the regular way.
It's a fixed gear so it's easier to reach behind than down when my legs are constantly kicking. If it was freewheel, I'd have them mounted the regular way.
07-08-09, 09:40 PM
#5250
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I have a Sugino XD 600 and LX crankset. I was just thinking I never used my lowest gear on my crankset. And this crankset is getting worn down. I was thinking of a two ring crankset, and a 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26. My commute is a very flat run, and thought I could get smaller grouping of gearing with a 8-Speed Road Cassette 12-26.