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07-28-10, 02:23 PM
#6751
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
07-28-10, 02:31 PM
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How did you attach that front derailleur?
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07-28-10, 02:41 PM
#6753
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With the supplied bolt... 
Seriously though... it is a Deore with a 34.9 clamp that needed a shim although modern mtb derailleurs will fit perfectly on the 1 1/8 seat tube with no shim.
Had to fabricate a cable stop as well... integrated that into the kickstand and will add a proper braze on stop when I subject the little guy to the torch.
Seriously though... it is a Deore with a 34.9 clamp that needed a shim although modern mtb derailleurs will fit perfectly on the 1 1/8 seat tube with no shim.
Had to fabricate a cable stop as well... integrated that into the kickstand and will add a proper braze on stop when I subject the little guy to the torch.
07-29-10, 12:32 PM
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07-29-10, 06:37 PM
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Well, here's mine, a $50 Univega Activa that I just outfitted with some gear:
That bag on the bag unfurls into a set of (smallish) panniers...
I'm looking for a tire pump, but besides that, I don't think I'm missing anything important... This will be my only means of transportation once fall semester starts. I can't wait!
That bag on the bag unfurls into a set of (smallish) panniers...
I'm looking for a tire pump, but besides that, I don't think I'm missing anything important... This will be my only means of transportation once fall semester starts. I can't wait!
07-29-10, 09:10 PM
#6759
Born Again Pagan
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07-30-10, 09:30 AM
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haywyre - very nice !
07-30-10, 09:31 AM
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sweet urban ride, Krapes. Very stealthy.
07-30-10, 09:33 AM
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07-30-10, 09:54 AM
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07-30-10, 10:11 AM
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I dont have fenders, why do you need fenders?
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07-30-10, 10:18 AM
#6767
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I find that most bikes look a little naked without fenders and if you have to deal with any precipitation their benefits cannot be over rated as they protect the bike, reduce maintainence, and keep you just a little cleaner.
And remember... some of those puddle you ride through might not be filled with water and some of that mud isn't mud.
I ride through the country a good deal and the farmers move a lot of manure, a lot of this gets thrown on the road.
And remember... some of those puddle you ride through might not be filled with water and some of that mud isn't mud.
I ride through the country a good deal and the farmers move a lot of manure, a lot of this gets thrown on the road.
07-30-10, 10:39 AM
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I find that most bikes look a little naked without fenders and if you have to deal with any precipitation their benefits cannot be over rated as they protect the bike, reduce maintainence, and keep you just a little cleaner.
And remember... some of those puddle you ride through might not be filled with water and some of that mud isn't mud.
I ride through the country a good deal and the farmers move a lot of manure, a lot of this gets thrown on the road.
And remember... some of those puddle you ride through might not be filled with water and some of that mud isn't mud.
I ride through the country a good deal and the farmers move a lot of manure, a lot of this gets thrown on the road.
Fenders keep me and the bike SIGNIFICANTLY cleaner.
07-30-10, 10:46 AM
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Great, never thought about that mud that aint mud thing. I ride in the city so it would not be from a cow either.
I am gonna try to never think about this again.
I am gonna try to never think about this again.
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07-30-10, 07:51 PM
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07-30-10, 08:28 PM
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Hot in China
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Got this a week ago. It wasnt easy to find one in China, but as I was going to Malaysia for holidays, I started hunting there. I finally got it from TR Bikes in Singapore. It was easy to fly home with it.
It is a 54 inch with 26 inch wheels, and so far, except for the Brooks B17 Standard, the bike is as supplied.
I have been riding it around town, and out into the countryside. Still getting used to dropbars, havent ridden with them since about '99, and have never used brifters. It is a nice solid bike. Fenders are on the way.
I am waiting on Tubus racks, Ortlieb panniers and a Garmin Edge 705 GPS for touring. Will also try to source some Schwalbe Marathon XR tyres for touring.
Bike theft is a big problem in China, and this bike will not be locked up anywhere, if I am going somewhere where a lock is needed, I will take my other bike, a cheap red Giant Lava mountain bike with nearly 6000km on it. I will, however, start using the Surly for commuting when my holidays finish. Looking forward to seeing if I can break my riding time records when the temps drop off their current summer highs of mid 30's with high humidity.
The only problem I have found so far is that I need to listen to the front non-indexed cog to set it right, and this interfers with my music listening
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07-30-10, 08:34 PM
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Here's my latest commuter bike, a Kogswell Porteur/Randonneur. I finished the build this weekend. It will eventually sport a large cargo rack on the front, instead of the mini-rack it's got now.
Lots more pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/aalpern/set...7594223239775/
Lots more pictures here: https://flickr.com/photos/aalpern/set...7594223239775/
07-31-10, 07:47 AM
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07-31-10, 10:31 AM
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I've just finished building my Cross Check. I bought the frame used, drivetrain is a mix of pieces from old bikes, and wheels, brake levers and barcons are new. It rides great! I didn't commute on it yet though. It is also set up for semi-light touring (hence the front rack).