New to Road Bikes in SoCal.
02-06-08, 01:33 AM
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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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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!
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.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!
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02-06-08, 04:46 PM
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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
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02-06-08, 08:35 PM
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Lanky Lass
Very nice! What saddle did you put on it, since you apparently removed the stock one?
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02-07-08, 03:05 PM
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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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Could be easier just to buy a new one...but I know that people here have redone saddles before. Never tried it myself, however.
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02-07-08, 09:14 PM
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i do have another seat for it. im just gonna do some project.
you know as much as me! i need new foam, glue, and some type of leather
you know as much as me! i need new foam, glue, and some type of leather
