New to Road Bikes in SoCal.
02-06-08 | 01:33 AM
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From: San Diego / Santa Ana
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Circuit
New to Road Bikes in SoCal.
Just purchased a 1988 Schwinn Circuit road bike.
picked it up for 50 bucks from a nice dude from around orange county.
already took off the gearing and just waiting for my Singlespeed conversion kit to come in the mail.
i have no idea what im doing but i guess ill learn from my mistakes!
been browsing this forum for a while, but never joined until tonight! hope to learn from all of you!
picked it up for 50 bucks from a nice dude from around orange county.
already took off the gearing and just waiting for my Singlespeed conversion kit to come in the mail.
i have no idea what im doing but i guess ill learn from my mistakes!
been browsing this forum for a while, but never joined until tonight! hope to learn from all of you!
02-06-08 | 01:49 AM
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Cheers and welcome to the Forums.
We're happy to share the mistakes we've learned from, if you do the same.
In your situation, the Singlespeed and Fixed Gear -subforum (SSFG) is probably the place to start.
--J
We're happy to share the mistakes we've learned from, if you do the same.
In your situation, the Singlespeed and Fixed Gear -subforum (SSFG) is probably the place to start.--J
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02-06-08 | 06:59 AM
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Lanky Lass
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Hi Rainiers, how did you come up with the username? I thought you were going to be a new person from Puget Sound .
If you've been lurking for a while, you probably already know it exists, but don't forget to visit the SoCal regional forum as well.
Welcome to BF!
East Hill
.If you've been lurking for a while, you probably already know it exists, but don't forget to visit the SoCal regional forum as well.
Welcome to BF!
East Hill
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Last edited by East Hill; 02-07-08 at 03:53 PM.
02-06-08 | 08:41 AM
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You're brave. One day I'll do that. But be sure to show us pics as the bike evolves!! That's always fun to watch!
Welcome to Bike Forums!!
You're brave. One day I'll do that. But be sure to show us pics as the bike evolves!! That's always fun to watch!
Welcome to Bike Forums!!
02-06-08 | 04:46 PM
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From: San Diego / Santa Ana
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Circuit
thanks alot guys! ive already posted in the Socal regional area and already got feedback in a short amount of time.
starting to like this forum!
heres a picture of my bike
starting to like this forum!
heres a picture of my bike
Last edited by Rainiers; 02-06-08 at 04:52 PM. Reason: adding pictures
02-06-08 | 08:35 PM
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Lanky Lass
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
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Very nice! What saddle did you put on it, since you apparently removed the stock one?
East Hill
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02-07-08 | 03:05 PM
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From: San Diego / Santa Ana
Bikes: 1988 Schwinn Circuit
i still have the stock white one, but its not white anymore, its really really in bad shape so its off the bike for now till i figure out how to redo the seat
02-07-08 | 03:19 PM
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From: Take a deep breath, and ask--What would Sheldon do?
Bikes: Nishiki Nut! International, Pro, Olympic 12, Sport mixte, and others too numerous to mention.
Could be easier just to buy a new one...but I know that people here have redone saddles before. Never tried it myself, however.
East Hill
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02-07-08 | 09:08 PM
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Nice bike!!
What do you have to do to re-do the saddle?
What do you have to do to re-do the saddle?
02-07-08 | 10:13 PM
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It's gonna be fun to experiment. Just hope it's comfy in all the right places. 
