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03-09-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,348
Posted By 3speedslow

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set...

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set to go off in April, SIGH…
03-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

That Hon is way cool!

That Hon is way cool!
02-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,887
Posted By 3speedslow

Breast Cancer Awareness bike ready to roll…

Another year for the BCA bike to roll around Jax. 1987 Miami Vice coloured Schwinn 5 speed ready for action!

I only wish she could see it again.
...
01-19-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,234
Posted By 3speedslow

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a...

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a different bike.

Surf City bridge on a 1984 Schwinn MTB, High Sierra. Heavy beast but great around the beach and looks cool on an old Jeep!...
Forum: BMX
01-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

What’s the name of the track an which state? ...

What’s the name of the track an which state?

Sounds like fun! That a lucky encounter.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By 3speedslow

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your...

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your mods of the R20! When I finally found a 79 model it sent me down the rabbit whole about all the things that can be done to modify these great bikes....
01-01-24, 04:55 PM
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Views: 3,018,305
Posted By 3speedslow

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the...

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the Cemetery to see my Family. Weather could not be nicer with high 50’s and plenty of sunshine.

1984 Schwinn High Sierra MTB, more or less period correct...
12-28-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,454
Posted By 3speedslow

This one has been through several changes and...

This one has been through several changes and shown here a few.

1990 Schwinn High Plains MTB built up with Shimano RSX drivetrain, Tektro canti brakes, Brooks Colt and a 7 sp wheel set off a 94...
12-26-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are...

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a Happy New Year!

our warm weather has me riding the Jamis Earth cruiser all over town. Appropriately decked out like the Jeep as...
12-19-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

Already missing the summer but still on my...

Already missing the summer but still on my cruisers!

Another one which gets the road now an again. This one spent the day doing errands and coffee shops, 1987 Jamis Earth Cruiser.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By 3speedslow

Last pics from my week in Mooresville, NC. ...

Last pics from my week in Mooresville, NC.

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They...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By 3speedslow

Spending Thanksgiving at my nieces. She lives in...

Spending Thanksgiving at my nieces. She lives in Morrisville which is outside Charlotte NC.

Nice old downtown but revitalized as well.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks for the understanding and info. It...

Thanks for the understanding and info.

It will be a cheap rehab for sure since everything is coming out of the parts bin.

Right now I have it stripped of most components. The stem’s wedge was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Good gosh! It’s a Jetson! Not enough coffee...

Good gosh!

It’s a Jetson! Not enough coffee this morn!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Never heard of a Jenson…

Hello,

Neighbor 2 days ago asked if I wanted a free folder, why yes I said. “Come by tomorrow morning a get it”.

He didn’t know what brand it was” Just some old folder”!
visions of a classic...
11-17-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

Changed the General up abit when I took the Trail...

Changed the General up abit when I took the Trail Mate apart. I think the blue bits do the pearl white frame colour well....
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,151
Posted By 3speedslow

Really using my Brompton bag on the front to...

Really using my Brompton bag on the front to grocery shop. As many others have found out, the roller wheels are too small for that, they cause run and wear on the shock block.

The local bike shop...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By 3speedslow

Visiting my Family at the cemetery. ...

Visiting my Family at the cemetery.

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Had to wait...
10-24-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

Finally got it rolling for a test cruise around...

Finally got it rolling for a test cruise around the neighborhood. Not bad. Will be replacing the wheels, saddle, post and handlebar with parts which don’t belong to other projects!...
10-23-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

Sleek looking steed!

Sleek looking steed!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
Posted By 3speedslow

Start with whatever is cheapest and easiest to do...

Start with whatever is cheapest and easiest to do and see how it rolls for you.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks all! It was a trip in the ambulance...

Thanks all!

It was a trip in the ambulance for me as I hurt like crazy when I was conscious. But thankfully no broken bits, just soft tissue damage. Truly thankful it was not my Son who got hit.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By 3speedslow

I’ll let you know if it protected the DR while it...

I’ll let you know if it protected the DR while it bounced across the road after the car hit me…
Forum: BMX
10-10-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,338
Posted By 3speedslow

Tabs is for a threaded dropout adjuster. ...

Tabs is for a threaded dropout adjuster.

nice frame!
Forum: BMX
10-07-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,338
Posted By 3speedslow

Great job!

Great job!
10-03-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,551
Posted By 3speedslow

Bad pic but just got and hoses the layers of dust...

Bad pic but just got and hoses the layers of dust off.

1988 General Catalina Cruiser 26” coaster brake model....
09-26-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

B-67 Brooks are perfect for cruisers! Good choice...

B-67 Brooks are perfect for cruisers! Good choice on the shifter change as well.
09-25-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

Glad to read both bike and you had a good ride....

Glad to read both bike and you had a good ride. Sunday around here(NC coast) was sunny and dry after 2 days of bucket rain. I took advantage of the weather as well and rode.

Nice looking machine!...
Forum: BMX
09-07-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By 3speedslow

Awesome! Never heard of this brand. Thanks...

Awesome!

Never heard of this brand. Thanks for bringing it to the BMX Forum!
Forum: BMX
08-24-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Got this 2003 Mongoose Optic awhile ago as a...

Got this 2003 Mongoose Optic awhile ago as a wreck for a few $. Been slowly bringing it back as I can. No back brakes as yet, the two cable brake lever uses a double cable I can’t find yet. Might not...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-21-23, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,999
Posted By 3speedslow

Rolling over the bridge to Surf City, NC ...

Rolling over the bridge to Surf City, NC
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08-16-23, 12:54 PM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,847
Posted By 3speedslow

Usually

HA!

Mostly it’s when I try to feed Her with a cheaper brand of cat food.
08-16-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 434,847
Posted By 3speedslow

Sometimes I think I did something wrong with the...

Sometimes I think I did something wrong with the way she looks at me…...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By 3speedslow

One very important addition to this travel...

One very important addition to this travel Mini-Velo, a DR protecter!

Already saved the Sora from a bang up....
Forum: BMX
08-07-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks! I could not believe it myself as I...

Thanks!

I could not believe it myself as I stood there. As several people have said when I tell them the story” You can’t believe what gets thrown away in this town”!

The bike is entry level,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-07-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,931
Posted By 3speedslow

It might be possible but cost more than you...

It might be possible but cost more than you realize. What prices do you see for a mini Velo in your area before you start such a project?
Forum: BMX
08-07-23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

First, let me say that I live in a military town....

First, let me say that I live in a military town. When schools out, the rotation of families begin in a wave. Since moving weight allowances have been cut, more stuff goes into the huge pile of stuff...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-06-23, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,338
Posted By 3speedslow

Another change up to my Mercier. Index shifters...

Another change up to my Mercier. Index shifters back where they began, bullhorn bars with cross brake levers.

Nice fast ride and gets lots of compliments and stares....
Forum: BMX
07-23-23, 01:05 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Parts on the yesterdays pickup are being cleaned...

Parts on the yesterdays pickup are being cleaned or replaced.

Frame and fork sanded, rust converted and now coated in new colours. They will spend a month up in the attic before rebuild.

fun on...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-22-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,343
Posted By 3speedslow

Great to read! Of late, I have been riding...

Great to read!

Of late, I have been riding my Brompton more then some of my regular steeds.
Forum: BMX
07-21-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Most of my BMX bikes were free with parts added...

Most of my BMX bikes were free with parts added from my bins or dug out of the dusty LBS bins.

passed a BMX throwaway this morning on the ride for coffee.

The one nice one I got cost 74$ but...
Forum: BMX
07-14-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Back roaming the Island! ...

Back roaming the Island!
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More changes.
Forum: BMX
07-10-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

The free Mongoose Brawler is getting its workouts...

The free Mongoose Brawler is getting its workouts on a regular basis. Made some changes due to a badly threaded left pedal. New old stem and a black-white saddle completes the switches so far.

fun...
Forum: BMX
07-08-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By 3speedslow

Awesome! And a sweet looking ride!

Awesome!

And a sweet looking ride!
Forum: BMX
07-07-23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,197
Posted By 3speedslow

No idea about the model but have you looked in...

No idea about the model but have you looked in the 85’ Sears catalog?

My childhood was spent on MX and gravel riding as I grew up in Japan. Missed BMX completely.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-23, 08:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,274
Posted By 3speedslow

Nice!

Nice!
Forum: BMX
06-30-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By 3speedslow

I have an old school spider I use but don’t know...

I have an old school spider I use but don’t know the size. I’ve seen spiders for sale on Pork Chops site, both steel and aluminum....
Forum: BMX
06-26-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Before I left for the beach I received my new mag...

Before I left for the beach I received my new mag wheels from Planet BMX. They had a great sale on Black mags which are my favorite. To my door at 140$.

These new ones have sealed per. bearings...
Forum: BMX
06-26-23, 08:24 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

A 26” is the same size as a cruiser model so yes,...

A 26” is the same size as a cruiser model so yes, very much like it. Plus you get the BMX set up.
Forum: BMX
06-25-23, 06:02 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Got back from a beach weekend with my BMX....

Got back from a beach weekend with my BMX. Perfect get around bike for crowded areas and car traffic. Gets a lot of comments!

have to say I killed my cheap freewheel with all the hard riding I’ve...
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