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06-26-15, 08:32 AM
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Oh hey, I see, you got your name decaled onto the frame, that's cool.
It's a beautiful bike, my only criticism is that the power cable for the taillight is sagging. maybe a couple pieces of clear packing tape low and high to keep that taut against the seat tube, and you're there.
I assume that's an IGH, what hub is it? And brifters? Is it electronic?
It's a beautiful bike, my only criticism is that the power cable for the taillight is sagging. maybe a couple pieces of clear packing tape low and high to keep that taut against the seat tube, and you're there.
I assume that's an IGH, what hub is it? And brifters? Is it electronic?
06-26-15, 10:35 AM
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06-26-15, 10:36 AM
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Oh hey, I see, you got your name decaled onto the frame, that's cool.
It's a beautiful bike, my only criticism is that the power cable for the taillight is sagging. maybe a couple pieces of clear packing tape low and high to keep that taut against the seat tube, and you're there.
I assume that's an IGH, what hub is it? And brifters? Is it electronic?
It's a beautiful bike, my only criticism is that the power cable for the taillight is sagging. maybe a couple pieces of clear packing tape low and high to keep that taut against the seat tube, and you're there.
I assume that's an IGH, what hub is it? And brifters? Is it electronic?
Yes, I have to address the slack cord. This picture was taken right after I got the bike and rode it home. Thanks for the clear tape suggestion -- good idea.
I also have to come up with either an alternative placement for the tail light, or ditch the bag, which blocks the light.
It is an ALFINE Di2 11 speed internal hub. And yes, brifters and electronic shifting.
06-27-15, 05:25 PM
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That's a much nicer carrier for your polar water bottle than this Raleigh. 
Got the Sparrow handlebars on and finally got some pics. Got in a 10 mile ride with them this morning. I think they are going to be perfect for riding around town with the wife. Much more comfortable than the stock flat bars. Hand position is only slightly farther back, but the wrist position is just much more relaxed.
Got the Sparrow handlebars on and finally got some pics. Got in a 10 mile ride with them this morning. I think they are going to be perfect for riding around town with the wife. Much more comfortable than the stock flat bars. Hand position is only slightly farther back, but the wrist position is just much more relaxed.
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06-28-15, 09:23 AM
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De-Commutified my commuter a bit yesterday. Re-routed dynamo wires by removing them from my rack and re-installing light onto my seatpost using a rack light bracket and a seatpost tailight mount.
Goodbye fenders, goodbye rack, hello summer adventuring.
Goodbye fenders, goodbye rack, hello summer adventuring.
07-03-15, 12:35 PM
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heres pics of my 70s raligh sprite i properly upgraded to 21 speed (rear triangle, bottom bracket, front derailleur work, and new rear wheel plus more) now stripped down to sell was used for light touring.
07-03-15, 02:17 PM
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Good looking rig. How do you like that rack? I've been using the same one that you have there for about 6 months now with no problems. Very sturdy even when overloaded which I'm sure I've done a few times.
07-03-15, 02:31 PM
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07-04-15, 04:49 PM
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This is Amos. I built him up over the weekend. A rack's been installed, but I'm feeling too lazy to take another photo.
07-04-15, 05:01 PM
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The bike in the front weighs about half (or less) what the other one does and I really do feel that, even if it's not a huge percentage of the total package, or even the amount I had in a pannier just now coming back from safeway.
07-04-15, 09:31 PM
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07-04-15, 09:34 PM
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My all rounder, 1999 Serotta Rapid Tour with Nitto R-15 rack and Berthoud small panniers.
07-05-15, 11:13 PM
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nice folding set up!
I've been off the bike for two weeks with a strained neck/shoulder. It's driving me nuts. should be back on it later this week.
I've been off the bike for two weeks with a strained neck/shoulder. It's driving me nuts. should be back on it later this week.
07-06-15, 09:15 AM
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Nice folder! For some reason, that second picture folded up looks haphazard and reminds me of a Frankenturret from Portal 2 -- better hope it doesn't walk away on you!
07-08-15, 08:08 PM
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I put my bike back together last night after powder coating it OD green. Pretty happy how it turned out, so I decided to snap a couple of photos at my favorite spot on my commute home.
07-09-15, 08:29 AM
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Looks great!
07-09-15, 08:48 AM
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Nice color for the desert; the no-logo look is very clean and calm
07-09-15, 09:06 AM
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Early 90s rigid mountain bike with 24" wheels. Slicks, rack, fenders, kickstand, On One Mary swept bars, and German bottle dynamo with front and rear lights.
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07-09-15, 09:11 AM
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07-09-15, 09:21 AM
Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Have been putting a lot of miles on the new old Pug... folks forget how fun these are in all seasons.
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Got the rear rack installed the other day too.
Got the rear rack installed the other day too.