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01-12-09, 07:05 PM
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Mrs. HandsomeRyan's new bike; started life as a late 60's Bridgestone Kabuki drop bar 10 speed. a few hundred dollars and a few hours of work later:
01-12-09, 07:28 PM
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A converted Raleigh Grand Prix. It doesn't have fenders, it's just a fun ride on a dry day.
A Raleigh PUB. I put fenders and a rack on this one. I use it to run my German Shepherd.
And finally, my uglified commuter bike gets used as a Townie a lot too.
A Raleigh PUB. I put fenders and a rack on this one. I use it to run my German Shepherd.
And finally, my uglified commuter bike gets used as a Townie a lot too.
01-15-09, 06:47 AM
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Pants are for suckaz
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A few more updated pictures in the sunlight:
I've got some clipless pedals ordered for it but they haven't arrived yet.
I've got some clipless pedals ordered for it but they haven't arrived yet.
01-15-09, 12:09 PM
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I like the bottle holder.
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I'm not one for fawning over bicycles, but I do believe that our bikes communicate with us, and what this bike is saying is, "You're an idiot." BikeSnobNYC
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01-15-09, 12:33 PM
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Hey all - this bike is now FOR SALE. $375. Has a brand-new Campagnolo crankset (42t), Miche BB, KMC chain, Masi leather saddle, Tektro brake calipers, and Nashbar Duro tires. Brooks leather-wrapped townie bars, MKS Sylvan touring pedals, 16t freewheel, and Planet Bike "Hardcore Road" fenders. Includes 2 free, brand new Campagnolo chainrings as well. If you live in the NYC area it is available to be seen & test ridden. More on the bike here: https://djcatnap.com/?p=62
CL ad: https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/990612054.html
send inquiries to mechastudios *at* usa *dot* net, or private message me here on BF.
CL ad: https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/bik/990612054.html
send inquiries to mechastudios *at* usa *dot* net, or private message me here on BF.
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01-15-09, 10:33 PM
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This is my Lemond Filmore (has Mavic Ellipses and Alien crankset). New bar and stem combo on today. I'll need to buy a new BMX brake lever to put the brake back on. I chopped the bar a couple inches. This is only the beginning... I've ordered a new Brooks saddle and a silver seatpost this morning. Next I'm comtemplating Honjo Fenders (chopped/shortened a little) then possibly a black front rack and basket, fat 32mm tires, promenade bar.
01-15-09, 10:45 PM
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01-27-09, 11:07 PM
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The wife on her Easton. Coaster Brake:
My bike:
The wifes other bike:
My bike:
The wifes other bike:
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01-27-09, 11:10 PM
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mike giants basket is so sick.
there are no words for how nice this bike is. what kind of panniers are those?
there are no words for how nice this bike is. what kind of panniers are those?
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01-27-09, 11:52 PM
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01-28-09, 06:10 AM
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The panniers were an Ebay purchase for $5.00. They are slightly modified equestrian panniers. There are lots of them available for around $20.00.
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01-28-09, 12:51 PM
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lol. here's a clip from the build write up about the saddle. The rest can be found here:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ht=cheapo+velo
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...ht=cheapo+velo
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01-28-09, 02:05 PM
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To me those bikes are the pinnacle of townie bike design. I hope you don't mind me stealing as many ideas as possible from you. wow. beautiful
01-29-09, 12:36 AM
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01-29-09, 06:33 PM
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Step,
Is that a battery-operated light? How good is it? Where did it come from. Details man, DETAILS!
Is that a battery-operated light? How good is it? Where did it come from. Details man, DETAILS!
01-29-09, 07:09 PM
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01-29-09, 07:59 PM
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01-30-09, 12:05 PM
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Anyone have any suggestions for a rear basket? I need to get something for when summer comes around, so I don't have to wear a backpack. I want something that looks similar to the front basket on that mike giant bike a few posts up (with the wood slats.) Anything out there like that?
01-30-09, 12:40 PM
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Anyone have any suggestions for a rear basket? I need to get something for when summer comes around, so I don't have to wear a backpack. I want something that looks similar to the front basket on that mike giant bike a few posts up (with the wood slats.) Anything out there like that?