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03-12-11, 03:47 PM
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Don't mind if I do...
1991 Schwinn Crosscut.
Upgrades, updates, and tweaks include new cables, housing, comfy ergo grips, Avid levers, Sunrace friction shifters, vintage Brooks, slick tires, etc.
1991 Schwinn Crosscut.
Upgrades, updates, and tweaks include new cables, housing, comfy ergo grips, Avid levers, Sunrace friction shifters, vintage Brooks, slick tires, etc.
03-13-11, 02:39 AM
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Great looking bike there 02Giant !
03-13-11, 02:40 AM
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03-13-11, 05:19 AM
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[QUOTE=02Giant;12350881]Updated pic, picked the frame up yesterday p.m. from powder coat, this is as far as I can re-assemble until the mail gets here today.
Mail got here, received my chain ring, and cable cutters. Was able to complete re-assembly this evening.
Very nice looking bike dude.
Thats just what I want to see on this forum, people spinning spanners building something special its very rewarding.
I like the single chain ring at the front thats how ive been running my bike without any problems, hope it works out for you to.
If you havent ridden it like that yet it might be good to protect the chain stay and BB from paint scratching if the chain comes off at least untill its setup and adjusted properly.
Seeya
Mail got here, received my chain ring, and cable cutters. Was able to complete re-assembly this evening.
Very nice looking bike dude.
Thats just what I want to see on this forum, people spinning spanners building something special its very rewarding.
I like the single chain ring at the front thats how ive been running my bike without any problems, hope it works out for you to.
If you havent ridden it like that yet it might be good to protect the chain stay and BB from paint scratching if the chain comes off at least untill its setup and adjusted properly.
Seeya
03-13-11, 06:47 AM
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[QUOTE=jbchybridrider;12353235]
Thanks, I opted for the single ring because I never used the other two and I thought it would clean things up a bit.
I have a carbon fiber chain stay protector but it covers most of the Cypress SX lettering, I need to find a clear one, raining here this morning, maybe I can find one at a lbs.
Updated pic, picked the frame up yesterday p.m. from powder coat, this is as far as I can re-assemble until the mail gets here today.
Mail got here, received my chain ring, and cable cutters. Was able to complete re-assembly this evening.
Very nice looking bike dude.
Thats just what I want to see on this forum, people spinning spanners building something special its very rewarding.
I like the single chain ring at the front thats how ive been running my bike without any problems, hope it works out for you to.
If you havent ridden it like that yet it might be good to protect the chain stay and BB from paint scratching if the chain comes off at least untill its setup and adjusted properly.
Seeya
Mail got here, received my chain ring, and cable cutters. Was able to complete re-assembly this evening.
Very nice looking bike dude.
Thats just what I want to see on this forum, people spinning spanners building something special its very rewarding.
I like the single chain ring at the front thats how ive been running my bike without any problems, hope it works out for you to.
If you havent ridden it like that yet it might be good to protect the chain stay and BB from paint scratching if the chain comes off at least untill its setup and adjusted properly.
Seeya
I have a carbon fiber chain stay protector but it covers most of the Cypress SX lettering, I need to find a clear one, raining here this morning, maybe I can find one at a lbs.
03-13-11, 08:55 AM
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03-13-11, 10:19 AM
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Deda Elementi Dog Fang chain watcher. Google that or hit up probikekit.com to get it for 8 bucks shipped.
03-13-11, 11:12 AM
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Wow! lots of good info, also try googling chain deflectors I found five different brands at smart bike parts.
Giant02 I notice you have one chain ring, I still use two so we need to measure from the centre of seat post tube to edge of iner chain ring to find the right one.
Havent looked at probikekit yet, more searching to do.
Giant02 I notice you have one chain ring, I still use two so we need to measure from the centre of seat post tube to edge of iner chain ring to find the right one.
Havent looked at probikekit yet, more searching to do.
03-13-11, 11:21 AM
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So with only one chainring ... how do you do that?
It is an 48 teeth wheel if i count correctly ... so how do you go up steep hills then?
Nice bike btw
It is an 48 teeth wheel if i count correctly ... so how do you go up steep hills then?
Nice bike btw
03-13-11, 11:56 AM
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I use my hybrid in mainly short hill country and would use my road bike in the hills, so when hitting a hill on my hybrid I just standup and sprint over and i've always managed on a 50 tooth and if I have to I just drop to a lower ring with my fingers (stopped) but have always had enough range on the rear cassette.
I think 02giant has a 36 (he needs to confirm that) so a bit more easy for him with less speed.
So I think its viable in some cases. 02 gaint has a good point it does clean things up a bit and it reduces weight.
03-13-11, 04:42 PM
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Wow! lots of good info, also try googling chain deflectors I found five different brands at smart bike parts.
Giant02 I notice you have one chain ring, I still use two so we need to measure from the centre of seat post tube to edge of iner chain ring to find the right one.
Havent looked at probikekit yet, more searching to do.
Giant02 I notice you have one chain ring, I still use two so we need to measure from the centre of seat post tube to edge of iner chain ring to find the right one.
Havent looked at probikekit yet, more searching to do.
Thanks for the compliment!
BTW, How do I post my pics so they are larger, not thumbnails?
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It's a really quick and comfortable ride, and it's in stellar condition. I couldn't be happier with it, and I got it for a song. 
03-13-11, 10:00 PM
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Not much changes have been done since my last post but but the flipped stem and pb fenders definitely give the bike a different look.
Cassette and chain all cleaned up -also lost the dork disc
Yeah, there's still snow but i'm hoping/guessing it'll all be gone after the nice weather we're expecting next week!
Cassette and chain all cleaned up
-also lost the dork discYeah, there's still snow but i'm hoping/guessing it'll all be gone after the nice weather we're expecting next week!
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03-13-11, 11:05 PM
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03-13-11, 11:13 PM
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Hey hey everyone, check your local, I bought mine at my LBS for around 3 bucks. Also make sure you have the right diameter of your seat tube although that's probably obvious. Make sure you have it set very close to the chain, as you don't want it to slip off. I've been using mine for about 3 years and never had it fail.
03-13-11, 11:20 PM
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03-14-11, 07:25 AM
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With respect to gearing I got a 3-ring chainring so I can go through the mountains with weight. However, since it's also my commuter I want speed so the big ring is 52T and the small cassette is an 11T; makes for a fast commute (when needed).
03-14-11, 08:05 AM
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Hey hey everyone, check your local, I bought mine at my LBS for around 3 bucks. Also make sure you have the right diameter of your seat tube although that's probably obvious. Make sure you have it set very close to the chain, as you don't want it to slip off. I've been using mine for about 3 years and never had it fail.
Dont trouble yourself with all that's happening your way, where all watching the news, glad your internet works and your ok.
03-14-11, 08:34 AM
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