Need A Good Beater
08-08-12 | 11:24 PM
#51
This bike is cat approved
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From: Lincoln, NE
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I wouldn't fight upgrading the seatpost unless its a slippery slope for you. I love the geometry of those old frames. Looks like a nice beater. They don't have to look like total crap.
08-09-12 | 08:05 AM
#52
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
With me it will start off with an innocent seat post and end with a set of Campy Record hubs.
08-10-12 | 11:04 PM
#53
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From: Seattle
08-11-12 | 09:06 AM
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
08-11-12 | 03:41 PM
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
Tire showed up today!
The Greasy Pig is officially ready for my Monday commute, if you can call 8 min. a commute.
Went for a little zip down the road and back. I describe this bikes ride as........stately.
Actually not bad for what it is. Kind of like riding the pedal version of a Lincoln Town Car.
If only it weren't so dog gone ugly.
The Greasy Pig is officially ready for my Monday commute, if you can call 8 min. a commute.
Went for a little zip down the road and back. I describe this bikes ride as........stately.
Actually not bad for what it is. Kind of like riding the pedal version of a Lincoln Town Car.
If only it weren't so dog gone ugly.
08-12-12 | 10:04 AM
#56
Motorcycle RoadRacer
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My #2 beater. This is the bike I ride in bad weather, and the one I that I will lock up. It is an old rusty 1986 Raleigh Gran Prix, 531 frame, and it has a sweet ride. I just keep the chain oiled, and air in the tires. This bike is almost UNSTEALABLE!! 
08-12-12 | 01:15 PM
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
I'd scrape off that Reynolds sticker, just to be on the safe side.
08-14-12 | 07:29 AM
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
First commute on The Greasy Pig yesterday.
Handlebars suck. They are just not right for this frame geometry so I installed some more upright ones. Much better.
The el cheapo plastic platform pedals may be rustproof but they are kind of slick when wet, which will be a lot around here come winter. I replaced them with alloy ones with nice grip teeth.
Riding again today and if the changes are keepers I'll post a pic.
Handlebars suck. They are just not right for this frame geometry so I installed some more upright ones. Much better.
The el cheapo plastic platform pedals may be rustproof but they are kind of slick when wet, which will be a lot around here come winter. I replaced them with alloy ones with nice grip teeth.
Riding again today and if the changes are keepers I'll post a pic.
08-14-12 | 07:56 AM
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From: Lou-evil, Canned-Yucky USA
08-14-12 | 10:59 AM
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From: Seattle
First commute on The Greasy Pig yesterday.
Handlebars suck. They are just not right for this frame geometry so I installed some more upright ones. Much better.
The el cheapo plastic platform pedals may be rustproof but they are kind of slick when wet, which will be a lot around here come winter. I replaced them with alloy ones with nice grip teeth.
Riding again today and if the changes are keepers I'll post a pic.
Handlebars suck. They are just not right for this frame geometry so I installed some more upright ones. Much better.
The el cheapo plastic platform pedals may be rustproof but they are kind of slick when wet, which will be a lot around here come winter. I replaced them with alloy ones with nice grip teeth.
Riding again today and if the changes are keepers I'll post a pic.
08-14-12 | 08:33 PM
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Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
08-15-12 | 09:08 PM
#63
Got Scotch?
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From: Minnetonka, MN
Bikes: QR Kilo, Specialized Crossroads
Old chrome moly rigid MTB. Trek 700 or 800 series, Specialized Hardrock, Giant Boulder or Yukon, Schwinn Frontier, etc. Cheap, tough, comfortable, easy to find, all use common parts so no ordering oddball components over the internet. Many came with 36-spoke wheelsets adequate for commuting. Not the lightest framesets out there but you are looking for a workout on a short ride anyway.
08-16-12 | 06:11 PM
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Keep in mind where I got them... https://www.huskybicycles.com/Merchan...ry_Code=spokes
The cheapest of the cheap.
The cheapest of the cheap.
09-16-12 | 09:44 PM
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From: Coupeville, WA
Bikes: 84 Raleigh Technium- 89 Shogun Mt. Bike-96 Miyata 914
Well, I missed riding my Shogun and parked the Beater. One of my new co-workers was chatting with me about wanting to start riding so I gave The Pig to him. Came in the other day all agiggle about how fun it is to ride.
Another member of the rolling cult is born.
Another member of the rolling cult is born.
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