Windsor internal geared bikes
04-03-15 | 06:25 PM
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Windsor internal geared bikes
Anyone have one ? what are the reviews? I like the looks of these bikes. Considering they Cro-moly steel the seem priced reasonable . It would just be a joy riding bike as I have a couple of surly's for serious bikes. Thanks
Roy
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04-03-15 | 06:50 PM
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The bike direct ones? I have a Windsor 8 speed mixte. I very much like mine.... what exactly did you want to know?
04-03-15 | 07:03 PM
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I want one to cruise the campground when car camping, or run around when we visit family 2 hours away.
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04-03-15 | 08:00 PM
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Bikes: Papillionaire Sommer, '85 Schwinn World Tourist, 2014 Windsor Kensington 8, SixThreeZero SS Cruiser
Just quality? Do you think it will stand a clyde riding it ? Since original british 3 speeds are getting scarce around here. This bike is easier to find and parts are available
I want one to cruise the campground when car camping, or run around when we visit family 2 hours away.
Roy
I want one to cruise the campground when car camping, or run around when we visit family 2 hours away.
Roy
Hm... Well, the thing is neatly welded together. Far better than my BSO new Schwinn. On par with my 30+ year old Schwinn really. But no lugs. Wheels did not need truing. The bits and bobs it came with seem to be decent quality, but I'm far from an expert. I do know that the bits and bobs are far nicer than the BSO Schwinn bits and bobs!
Paint was nice. No marks. The wheel hubs were correctly put together. Hmmm.. brakes are good. Racks are actually good. The handlebars it came with were nice but I crashed..and replaced them with butterfly bars. Actually like the bike more with the not-so-cruiser, not so upright setup. It is a good bike. And well worth the cost.
Oh, I'm an 'Athena' (stupidest name ever...) and it doesn't flex under me, not even when I've loaded it up with a week's worth of food for two and cat litter, lol. I bought it after seeing the complete lack of those old 3 speed bikes on my craigslist too.
04-03-15 | 08:17 PM
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Bikes: Surly long haul trucker, Surly steamroller,Huffy Catalina, Univega Alpina 501. Gravity deadeye monster, Raliegh sport , Electra loft 1
Hm... Well, the thing is neatly welded together. Far better than my BSO new Schwinn. On par with my 30+ year old Schwinn really. But no lugs. Wheels did not need truing. The bits and bobs it came with seem to be decent quality, but I'm far from an expert. I do know that the bits and bobs are far nicer than the BSO Schwinn bits and bobs!
Paint was nice. No marks. The wheel hubs were correctly put together. Hmmm.. brakes are good. Racks are actually good. The handlebars it came with were nice but I crashed..and replaced them with butterfly bars. Actually like the bike more with the not-so-cruiser, not so upright setup. It is a good bike. And well worth the cost.
Oh, I'm an 'Athena' (stupidest name ever...) and it doesn't flex under me, not even when I've loaded it up with a week's worth of food for two and cat litter, lol. I bought it after seeing the complete lack of those old 3 speed bikes on my craigslist too.
Paint was nice. No marks. The wheel hubs were correctly put together. Hmmm.. brakes are good. Racks are actually good. The handlebars it came with were nice but I crashed..and replaced them with butterfly bars. Actually like the bike more with the not-so-cruiser, not so upright setup. It is a good bike. And well worth the cost.
Oh, I'm an 'Athena' (stupidest name ever...) and it doesn't flex under me, not even when I've loaded it up with a week's worth of food for two and cat litter, lol. I bought it after seeing the complete lack of those old 3 speed bikes on my craigslist too.
Thanks A lot
I am putting a little back every week for my bike fund . If I don't find a 3 speed locally I may have to have one. I have an empty hole in my 4 bike rack
wish they had the ox blood color in the 3 speeds I have a olive green Surly long haul trucker, Maroon Surly steamroller and a black and yellow mongoose Brutus. so I think The next bike I my want something bright
Roy
04-03-15 | 08:52 PM
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Thanks A lot
I am putting a little back every week for my bike fund . If I don't find a 3 speed locally I may have to have one. I have an empty hole in my 4 bike rack
wish they had the ox blood color in the 3 speeds I have a olive green Surly long haul trucker, Maroon Surly steamroller and a black and yellow mongoose Brutus. so I think The next bike I my want something bright
Roy
Thanks A lot
I am putting a little back every week for my bike fund . If I don't find a 3 speed locally I may have to have one. I have an empty hole in my 4 bike rack
wish they had the ox blood color in the 3 speeds I have a olive green Surly long haul trucker, Maroon Surly steamroller and a black and yellow mongoose Brutus. so I think The next bike I my want something bright
Roy
And not a problem.
04-04-15 | 09:36 AM
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Heavy riders may need a bit more bike shop service time so things like looser spokes can be re-tensioned before they start breaking.
Perhaps you would be wise to bring your new bike to a Bike shop for its Initial Tune Up ..
the Business Model for Bikes Direct is ASIA To Importer's ware House to You un opened box, skipping the retailer .
Already adequate as s DIY Bike Mechanic that may be fine..
Good Luck ..
Perhaps you would be wise to bring your new bike to a Bike shop for its Initial Tune Up ..
the Business Model for Bikes Direct is ASIA To Importer's ware House to You un opened box, skipping the retailer .
Already adequate as s DIY Bike Mechanic that may be fine..
Good Luck ..
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