Originally Posted by Standalone (Post 16344897)

Originally Posted by MEversbergII (Post 16340553)

Digging the wood rack-platform. Is it DIY?

M.

Originally Posted by Medic Zero (Post 16352658)

Interesting, what frame is that? Is it a folder? Looks good!

Originally Posted by azgreg (Post 16344934)

Love the BRC Sixty Fiver!

Originally Posted by SpotOn (Post 16350299)

The bike was meant for commuter riding and/or just a get-around-bike. It was bought initially for $15 with front/rear lights on it, as well as a choice of a comfort seat and a regular (the one pictured). Let me put it nicely; I do not like the comfort seat, so I changed to the normal one... However, the rear inner tube did not hold air properly, so bought a new inner tube ($6). Everything seemed to work fine until recently, where at a stop light the rear tube bursted out from the rear tire and exploded, making me have to walk an hour all the way to where I was going. I decided to buy a completely new rear tire as well as a new inner tube ($20 + $6), since the rear tire was very old with many cracks. Taking the tire off the rim was quite a challenge with only 2 plastic tire levers and one person working it (a very tight rim/tire ratio). The super-cheap bicycle ended up totaling right under $50, but the process of fixing it myself made the entire journey enjoyable.

http://i41.tinypic.com/15yxdlx.jpg

Originally Posted by BikeCultureGuy (Post 16352759)

The add-on to the rack is a "cargo cradle." I design and make these myself and sell them on eBay and Etsy. You can see some pics of these cargo cradles on BikeCultureRising.com or do a search for "cargo cradle" on eBay or Etsy.com.

Originally Posted by BikeCultureGuy (Post 16340468)

Here's my ride in sunny South Florida in December :lol:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=355673

Originally Posted by AusTexMurf (Post 16352948)

+1
The BRC is clean, simple, classic. Spry winter bicycle, too, I am sure.
Nice ride, as are all of your bikes, Sixty Fiver.

Originally Posted by Standalone (Post 16352825)

Thanks. It's a Dahon Espresso, one that has been through several upgrades and iterations. It now has nothing original on it except for the frame, fork, and maybe the seatpost clamp. (wow, I just realized that!) Even the headset has been replaced, but all over time and all I suppose as needed.

Dahon's Espresso and Matrix both use this frame, and I think so does the Jack.

I'm 6'4", so the Dahon Curve D3 that I originally rode around was just never big enough. This one isn't quite large enough, either, though! :)

I think that I have seen Dahon frames like this on sale, bare frame. They make a good platform, are reasonably light, and fold well.

Originally Posted by link0 (Post 16356558)

My everyday commuter bike in LA, rain or dry. 1989 Schwinn Prologue 2x7 speed that originally came with full Shimano 600 (purchased for $150).

I've since upgraded some parts very cheaply (mostly used), including:

Ultegra 6600 compact crankset and brake calipers
105 5700 rear derailleur
Tektro brake levers (awesome stuff)
Shimano RS30 wheelset
MTB wide range cassette 12-28 (lots of bill hills in the downtown LA area)
Generic stem and seatpost
M520 double sided spd pedals

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 16356855)

That is one hot Schwinn! Funny, the toptube decals are worn off, I thought the model was "Cholo" (which you'll probably appreciate since you're in LA). I see you've already gotten some Tektro levers, but if you want to move your shifters up front, you might consider a pair of Retroshift CX2 for $129. Likely the same (rebranded, modified) brake levers, plus shifter bosses.

Originally Posted by link0 (Post 16357018)

Hahaha it does look like "Cholo". I would love to get some Retroshift shifters, as I think they look awesome. However, I think they are overpriced if bought new (I've scored perfect condition 105 5700 brifters for under $100 on eBay). I've actually searched for them a few times on eBay in the hopes of scoring some used. No such luck :(

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 16357841)

Yah I think they are too new to be in the used market much yet. Maybe in another year or two.

Oh hey, I didn't see that before pic before, did you add that later? You certainly did clean it up well! Personally my 250-lb self would have stuck with the 36H mavics (if true). And the Dia Compe on the fork -- was that a decal you scraped off?

Originally Posted by John78 (Post 16361864)

Cheap and very reliable.:thumb:

Originally Posted by link0 (Post 16357018)

Hahaha it does look like "Cholo". I would love to get some Retroshift shifters, as I think they look awesome. However, I think they are overpriced if bought new (I've scored perfect condition 105 5700 brifters for under $100 on eBay). I've actually searched for them a few times on eBay in the hopes of scoring some used. No such luck :(

Originally Posted by Big Lebowski (Post 16364012)

Recently added a Brooks B17 seat, new Michelin City tires after getting a flat on the stock Bontragers, and a White Industries ENO freewheel. I love riding this bike.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=356923

Originally Posted by RubeRad (Post 16371127)

You neglected to say what your badgeless frame is; with all the bontrager components, I'm guessing Trek? Do they make rigid mtb, or did it start life as a flat-bar commuter of some sort? I like the Orca paint scheme too.