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08-22-17, 01:46 PM
Keepin it Wheel
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08-22-17, 10:43 PM
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08-23-17, 07:30 AM
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Bikes: '19 Fuji Gran Fondo 1.5, '72 Peugeot PX10, '71ish Gitane Super Corsa, '78 Fuji Newest, '89 Fuji Ace, '94 Cannondale R600, early '70s LeJeune Pro project
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Thanks! It was not a strict tourer but more of a sport tourer and all around bike. You can really do a lot with a U08 frame especially once the original steel crank and wheels are tossed. Nice relaxed French geometry and a strong, comfy ride. I love it.
08-23-17, 08:38 AM
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08-23-17, 09:11 AM
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Location: Hopkins, Minnesota
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Bikes: 2013 Surly Crosscheck, 1990 Schwinn Impact, 1973 Schwinn Continental
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My main ride at the start of the new school year. It's a 2013 Surly Cross-check, with 1x8 gears. I replaced the stock wheels this year after about 11,000 miles, with the second and third wheels I've ever built: Sun rims and 105 hubs with 36 spokes in the back (for the ample gentleman) and 32 in front. They've stayed straight so far! The bike's about 32 pounds as shown. The polka dots on the top tube are touch-ups using model paint; the non-drive side has it all over from leaning against racks and things. Not too many parts remain from when my wife bought it for me as a 40th birthday gift, but it's been a great all-purpose bike for me.
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08-23-17, 11:15 AM
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08-23-17, 11:16 AM
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08-23-17, 11:50 AM
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Bikes: 2005 Bianchi Eros, 2009 Fuji CCR-3, 2015 Framed Minnesota 3.0 (fatty), 1992 Bianchi Project-3
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My "rainy day" ride I restored earlier this summer. It's a '92 Bianchi Project-3 mountain bike with the Surly Moloko bars. It's also my evening "walking the dog" bike. 
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08-23-17, 11:58 AM
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Hey, that's pretty cool, never seen those Moloko bars before. Looks like a clone-ish of Jones H Loop. They doing well for you?
08-23-17, 12:10 PM
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I really like them because of all the hand positions. The sweep is nice and comfortable for more of an upright position, but you can grip up top for either climbing or going into a head wind to stay down low like drop downs. Feels a lot like riding the hoods of my road bike commuter.
08-23-17, 12:19 PM
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08-23-17, 12:43 PM
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08-23-17, 08:50 PM
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They actually had a coat of gloss black on them to start with, so a light cleaning with acetone, then sprayed directly over the existing paint.
After a bit more riding, it just doesn't feel quite big enough for me. Storing it in the "used bikes for sale" line, and if a good enough offer comes along, it'll be good advertising to have it around the campus. It's mainly practice and a bit of variety at the moment anyway; gives me something different to ride to lunch or for an afternoon spin down the MUP.
After a bit more riding, it just doesn't feel quite big enough for me. Storing it in the "used bikes for sale" line, and if a good enough offer comes along, it'll be good advertising to have it around the campus. It's mainly practice and a bit of variety at the moment anyway; gives me something different to ride to lunch or for an afternoon spin down the MUP.
08-24-17, 05:30 AM
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Here is my commuter bike stored under the desk.... Mezzo D9!
08-24-17, 02:59 PM
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08-24-17, 03:04 PM
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08-24-17, 03:16 PM
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Need to get over again and need to make it down to Pécs but did sneak to Tamási Termálfürdő last summer, which was quite nice ... especially outside
08-24-17, 03:59 PM
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Looked familiar. Have extended family in Budapest and Bakonyoszlop with a lakehouse on Balatonfüred. Haven't been there this summer unfortunately
Need to get over again and need to make it down to Pécs but did sneak to Tamási Termálfürdő last summer, which was quite nice ... especially outside
Need to get over again and need to make it down to Pécs but did sneak to Tamási Termálfürdő last summer, which was quite nice ... especially outside
08-25-17, 09:49 AM
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08-25-17, 09:54 AM
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Mine packed for the daily commute. Recently added the front rack to move the panniers up front for a better weight distribution.
08-27-17, 12:23 PM
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08-27-17, 12:24 PM
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09-01-17, 08:32 AM
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