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Originally Posted by BaronDapcher
(Post 18915585)
Farm bicycle with French sensibilities. Thrifty Motobecane aluminum frame (won't rust in the winter when they lather up the roads with salt), Stonglight cranks (50T, old 23.35mm crank bolt is pricey), a box up front for carrying sundries and eggs home, Gatorskins when its warm, Schwalbe CX-pro when it gets cold.
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8595/2...ece5e36e_c.jpg Loved to Kayak off New Suffolk and miss crabbing off the bridges on Peconic Bay Blvd. The north fork was always laid back. I hope they haven't ruined it yet. Sometimes toy with the idea of going back. If I do then that's where I'll live.
Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
(Post 18915665)
Like this is cool, and I hate parts of it at the same time. Cool for being different but that stem and bar combo is screaming hell no. Can you feel that rack/bucket on there when you are riding?
Bar and stem aside, if you knew the North Fork of Long Island you would know how perfect that bike is. Farm stands, Bed & Breakfasts, wineries, horses, fishing, sailing, etc. When he says he carries eggs he probably literally means eggs laid this morning purchased from the farm stand up the street. -Tim- |
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18916461)
I used to live in Mattituck. There is a small equestrian facility named Strawberry Fields, on Sound Ave just before it opens up into North Ave. Rented an apartment over the barn.
Loved to Kayak off New Suffolk and miss crabbing off the bridges on Peconic Bay Blvd. The north fork was always laid back. I hope they haven't ruined it yet. Sometimes toy with the idea of going back. If I do then that's where I'll live. Bar and stem aside, if you knew the North Fork of Long Island you would know how perfect that bike is. Farm stands, Bed & Breakfasts, wineries, horses, fishing, sailing, etc. When he says he carries eggs he probably literally means eggs laid this morning purchased from the farm stand up the street. -Tim- |
I'm sure all the people at the horse farms and wineries mock his stem as he rides past on his way to the Cider Mill for an apple pie still warm from the oven. ;)
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yeah but does it barspin tho?
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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
(Post 18916796)
The egg thing is great. The bar and stem are JA.
The eggs/produce/meat come from the farm that I live & work on and it beats carrying the stuff home or to someone's bbq. |
It's all good. Not mad here at all. Do your thing.
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here's my recently built (on a budget) SS. frame is an GMC Denali i found in the dumpster, aluminum. iridescent State crank with matching magnesium platforms. got some matching iridescent bolts for the stem faceplate and braze-ons.
http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ivuuold.jpg http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...pszp3uaovx.jpg http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/...psm1si5bun.jpg |
That bar angle tho
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Well, here she is, done for now... at least until parts start wearing out and breaking. 2016 Kilo TT Pro with PowerGrips deluxe pedals/straps and 42cm Pure Fix riser bars. I'm happy.
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2016-merc...ro-29406_5.jpg |
current rides
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thanks for looking
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apparently i can only post doubles of posts
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how do you like my babies
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Originally Posted by noodle soup
(Post 18890074)
it's a 2006 Scatantte, A customer returned it because the clearcoat was flaking off.
I refinished it with Eastwood 2k matte clear. http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps8bygy6ld.jpg |
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Ny college Grand Prix now reborn as a svelte 22# singlespeed (don't laugh, that was a 6-7# improvement)...really enjoying the ride.
http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1567.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1572.jpg http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1570.jpg |
Originally Posted by Peacemaker81619
(Post 18919599)
how do you like my babies
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Love that Grand Prix, very classy.
My bike that is definitely not a Basso is coming along nicely, just needs a different saddle, and I'll probably ditch the decals. http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a64...ps6dood1yi.jpg |
Originally Posted by iamtim
(Post 18918704)
Well, here she is, done for now... at least until parts start wearing out and breaking. 2016 Kilo TT Pro with PowerGrips deluxe pedals/straps and 42cm Pure Fix riser bars. I'm happy.
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2016-merc...ro-29406_5.jpg nice!!!! maybe build up my old Flite 100 to do just that |
Originally Posted by obuckler
(Post 18923928)
Ny college Grand Prix now reborn as a svelte 22# singlespeed (don't laugh, that was a 6-7# improvement)...really enjoying the ride.
http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/IMG_1567.jpg |
It does have a spare aluminum post (from a Super Course that got a kalloy seatpost) replacing the real long steel post it had, but of course it does still have the old clamps ---YES that would be a better upgrade and improve the clean lines!
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Originally Posted by TMonk
(Post 18924825)
I need something exactly like this for cruisin' around my hood and running short errands/trips.
Originally Posted by TMonk
(Post 18924825)
nice!!!!
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18916461)
I used to live in Mattituck. There is a small equestrian facility named Strawberry Fields, on Sound Ave just before it opens up into North Ave. Rented an apartment over the barn.
Loved to Kayak off New Suffolk and miss crabbing off the bridges on Peconic Bay Blvd. The north fork was always laid back. I hope they haven't ruined it yet. Sometimes toy with the idea of going back. If I do then that's where I'll live. Strawberry Fields property owner saying goodbye to Mattituck |
1978 schwinn
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my ol blue Schwinn traveler 3 single speed with derailure still on it . and new kenda tires. not worth much but its a blast to ride.
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Originally Posted by Haust
(Post 18930014)
I hate to be the one to tell you this, but it looks like Gene Davidson and Strawberry Fields are moving on. Tomorrow is a myth. If this is where you want to be, you need to make it happen.
Strawberry Fields property owner saying goodbye to Mattituck Thanks for the link. Interesting and nostalgic for me. |
Changed up the SSCX. Now full on SS masher capable of many a run to the beer store and various commuting duties.
edit: Pedalroom for the spec heads http://i.imgur.com/QrFxyWb.jpg |
Originally Posted by DarkShot
(Post 18930683)
Changed up the SSCX. Now full on SS masher capable of many a run to the beer store and various commuting duties.
http://i.imgur.com/QrFxyWb.jpg It looks great! |
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