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The only one disadvantage is the look, but for me functionality is way more important.
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From: Lexington, VA USA
Bikes: --2010 Jamis 650b1-- 2016 Cervelo R2-- 2018 Salsa Journeyman 650B
when making a front fender extender, any recommendation for a way to attach to the fender? I would like to add and remove if possible!
And yes, i saw attachment by adhesive tape. Can work, but you should understand how long and how well.
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From: Manhattan & Woodstock NY
Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
This season I've been commuting on my 1966 Sports, 4.5 miles each way in Manhattan, while wearing business formal (until after Memorial Day). I have a set of Linus canvas rollup bags on a black Pletscher clone, shown here in Central Park coming home from a grocery run.
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Bikes: ’83 Bianchi Special ’96 Specialized Stump Jumper Comp ’09 Gary Fisher Paragon ’09 Surly Cross Check ’11 Surly Long Haul Trucker
That fits perfectly.
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Thanks, [MENTION=158925]takenreasy[/MENTION] and [MENTION=252435]RubeRad[/MENTION]!
Don't you have problems with such cranks to shaft connection?
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Bikes: 2024 A Homer Hilsen, 1992 Paramount PDG Series, 1991 Mercian King of Mercia, 1987 Mercian Pro, 1985 Shogun 500, 1969? Falcon San Remo, 1972 Peugeot PX-10, 1972 Schwinn Paramount P13-9, 1971 Peugeot PX-10, 1970 Raleigh Pro Mk I
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Thanks, [MENTION=438015]WinNT[/MENTION].
Yes. I serviced the bottom bracket this winter. Everything was in fine condition following it's first 50 years, and I expect it to outlive me! The chain is new as well. These old Raleighs were built to run for decades with minimal maintenance.
Yes. I serviced the bottom bracket this winter. Everything was in fine condition following it's first 50 years, and I expect it to outlive me! The chain is new as well. These old Raleighs were built to run for decades with minimal maintenance.
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From: San Diego
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It's a stunning bike and a more interesting background than your standard white garage door.
I do think you want to flip around to show the drive side.
For this photo I'm seeing tension about where is horizontal. I'm guessing the background metal shutter has the true horizontal stripes, you have that aligned pretty well based on the top of the image. Which means this is a top tube which slopes downwards -- which you can see here, but also the floor looks like it is sloping downwards to the other direction, so the top tube is not as angled downwards as it could be, so I think flipping it around would also create a bigger angle between the top tube and the background; near-parallel is visually confusing.
Also, since the bike is the subject, I would center it better in the photo.
I do think you want to flip around to show the drive side.
For this photo I'm seeing tension about where is horizontal. I'm guessing the background metal shutter has the true horizontal stripes, you have that aligned pretty well based on the top of the image. Which means this is a top tube which slopes downwards -- which you can see here, but also the floor looks like it is sloping downwards to the other direction, so the top tube is not as angled downwards as it could be, so I think flipping it around would also create a bigger angle between the top tube and the background; near-parallel is visually confusing.
Also, since the bike is the subject, I would center it better in the photo.
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I like it!
I'm considering adding fender extensions to mine as well. I'm undecided as to material though.... was thinking to make them out of leather (which would be easy to do) and water-proofing the heck out of 'em.
Otherwise, i'd have to source another material which would be a bit more of a challenge....
Maybe something like car/truck inner-tube material would work....?
I'm considering adding fender extensions to mine as well. I'm undecided as to material though.... was thinking to make them out of leather (which would be easy to do) and water-proofing the heck out of 'em.
Otherwise, i'd have to source another material which would be a bit more of a challenge....
Maybe something like car/truck inner-tube material would work....?
How about something like this?
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