Some vintage inspiration to anyone interested in being car free or car lite
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Some vintage inspiration to anyone interested in being car free or car lite
This was our 50lb haul today from various places.
Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
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Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
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I find bikes from the 1980s to be so much more commute friendly than older bikes. But an old Schwinn is about the most indestructable vehicle in the universe. You often see lighter bike with dented tubes... but seldom happens to these Schwinns.
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Previously I would have agreed, but since I picked these two mid 70's Suburban (women's) and Continental (men's) I have been amazed at how well they ride. Granted I was having a blast, so that could have altered my perception...
I will say you are spot on with regards to how tough they are. Other than squeaky brakes and allowing for extra distance when wet, they are bomb-proof.
I will say you are spot on with regards to how tough they are. Other than squeaky brakes and allowing for extra distance when wet, they are bomb-proof.
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This was our 50lb haul today from various places.
Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
Andy
Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
Andy
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Yes! It is extremely important to find a good shop you can trust for even small things. It makes a huge difference when they time comes for more expensive purchases where fitment is crucial.
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crucial "fitment"? Sounds like a term probably only used at trendy boutique shops where everything is expensive.
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This was our 50lb haul today from various places.
Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
Andy
Total cost of bikes and trailer from craigslist $220. The one advantage I do have is that I worked as a bike mechanic in college, so I have always maintained my own rides. That being said, the shop I purchased the Planet Bike Fenders from was willing to install them for free onto the "Yellow Cow" as it is named by my daughter.
The point of my post is that with a little bit of planning anyone can live car lite or car free. Even though a Cargo bike of some sort is in our future, these old Chicago Schwinn's are fantastic for any type of commute.
Have an awesome day!
Andy
Nice finds! Those bikes will still be rolling for years to come. My favorite bike is a 1971 Raleigh Sports Standard.
I would suggest swapping the brake pads out for some Kool Stop Continentals.
Aaron
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
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Nice finds! Those bikes will still be rolling for years to come. My favorite bike is a 1971 Raleigh Sports Standard.
I would suggest swapping the brake pads out for some Kool Stop Continentals.
Aaron
I would suggest swapping the brake pads out for some Kool Stop Continentals.
Aaron
Seriously, thanks for the link.