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#1551
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" Very soft and tacky, yet they don't seem to get dirty."
Yea, they get real 'tacky' during our Austin summers. At least my sweaty old hands don't slip around too much.
I really admire all your bikes, very stylish and simple.
Yea, they get real 'tacky' during our Austin summers. At least my sweaty old hands don't slip around too much.
I really admire all your bikes, very stylish and simple.
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^^
What type of grass is that?
It's not Bermuda. They don't use Bermuda in Texas?
Get rid of that clover and it would be 10/10.
What type of grass is that?
It's not Bermuda. They don't use Bermuda in Texas?
Get rid of that clover and it would be 10/10.
#1554
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#1555
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TT, that bell is huge, hilarious, and cool.
#1556
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Thanks ^_^ yeah I really loved it too. The panniers, bell, and now very bent fenders all made it onto it's replacment. I can't show that in this thread bc it has too many gears. the basket that I managed to straighten out (wald makes some durable stuff!) Will go on a very rusty Eaton Glider I have sitting around once I'm ready to build it.
#1557
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It's in there just without panniers on it, it's not pretty yet though I'm trying not to go too nuts with upgraditis yet.
Ps. I like everyones style in these last few posts Wald baskets and upright bars are most deffinetly the cat's pajamas.
Ps. I like everyones style in these last few posts Wald baskets and upright bars are most deffinetly the cat's pajamas.
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Been looking at this thread on and off and it has helped me realize how much I really need a townie - three speed with basket.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
#1560
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Been looking at this thread on and off and it has helped me realize how much I really need a townie - three speed with basket.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
Riding Townies is like grabbing a quiet coffee with your oldest friend vs a loud rapid heart rate carbon fiber discotheque. Both are cool, but it's nice to go slow sometimes.
The C&V forum has thread dedicated to English 3-speeds and it's very active.
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It doesn't even have to be a vintage looking thing or some amazingly beautiful design. Of course I want it to be nice but it just has to be something I could ride to get a loaf of bread or run to the post office.
Not really sure to where to start actually and will probably look at the C&V forum. Thanks for the encouragement.
Not really sure to where to start actually and will probably look at the C&V forum. Thanks for the encouragement.
#1562
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I suggest you start looking around your local CL, offerup, and facebook marketplace. Early this year I picked up a 1990 Fuji hybrid for $50 for basically the same purpose. It was everything I could want - lugged chromoly frame, horizontal dropouts, 700c wheels, canti brakes, plenty of room for tires and fenders. Of course, for $50, it was also tired and rusty.
I threw a few parts at it, and it's good enough to follow the kids around the neighborhood or take the dog out for a run around the block. But it still looks like a rusty basketcase, which is why I haven't posted it in here yet.
Anyway, for inspiration, you might like Rivendell's staff bike pages (no, really). There's a lot of neat townie builds there with a combination of functional elegance, willingness to mix new and vintage parts, and occasional bit of whimsy that appeals to me.
I threw a few parts at it, and it's good enough to follow the kids around the neighborhood or take the dog out for a run around the block. But it still looks like a rusty basketcase, which is why I haven't posted it in here yet.
Anyway, for inspiration, you might like Rivendell's staff bike pages (no, really). There's a lot of neat townie builds there with a combination of functional elegance, willingness to mix new and vintage parts, and occasional bit of whimsy that appeals to me.
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It doesn't even have to be a vintage looking thing or some amazingly beautiful design. Of course I want it to be nice but it just has to be something I could ride to get a loaf of bread or run to the post office.
Not really sure to where to start actually and will probably look at the C&V forum. Thanks for the encouragement.
Not really sure to where to start actually and will probably look at the C&V forum. Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm just there to provide tools, advice if requested, and to make sure it's safe.
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Been looking at this thread on and off and it has helped me realize how much I really need a townie - three speed with basket.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
I live 0.7 mile from the stores/bank/post office/hair cut/UPS and sometimes walk. It would be nice to pedal without needing special shoes, etc.
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What is likely to happen is that I'll start with the idea to get a used townie off Craigslist and somehow, when it is all done, it will be a 2019 Argon 18 Gallium Pro with Campy Super Record EPS and Bora wheels.
-Tim-
-Tim-
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Hey, you're among friends. And it's always interesting to see how folks approach (re)constructing a bike. One of the things I like about the SSFG "subculture" is that there's a lot of tolerance and mutual encouragement for different levels of gear and physical ability.
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It's a 1990 Fuji Del Rey CX. All I've really done to it is convert to SS to replace the worn-out rusty original drivetrain, and swap out the pedals, handlebar, and saddle. I also added a bell, of course.
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Since you asked, here's a picture from this morning's trip around the neighborhood with the dogs:
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It's a 1990 Fuji Del Rey CX. All I've really done to it is convert to SS to replace the worn-out rusty original drivetrain, and swap out the pedals, handlebar, and saddle. I also added a bell, of course.
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It's a 1990 Fuji Del Rey CX. All I've really done to it is convert to SS to replace the worn-out rusty original drivetrain, and swap out the pedals, handlebar, and saddle. I also added a bell, of course.
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@TimothyH I agree with Phobus. You strike me as the type of guy that would appreciate the Rivendell style of bike.
Tell me this aint puuuurty.
@TimothyH I agree with Phobus. You strike me as the type of guy that would appreciate the Rivendell style of bike.
Tell me this aint puuuurty.
#1573
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@AlmostTrick, that Free Spirit is nice. I'll give you a hundred bucks for it.
Rivendell is great and all and really pretty but that Grant guy. I don't know.
I'll probably start with something like this... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...631054010.html
This one is too big but has my eye... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...605067976.html
-Tim-
Rivendell is great and all and really pretty but that Grant guy. I don't know.
I'll probably start with something like this... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...631054010.html
This one is too big but has my eye... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...605067976.html
-Tim-
Last edited by TimothyH; 07-04-18 at 01:09 PM.
#1575
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
[MENTION=48405].
I'll probably start with something like this... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...631054010.html
I'll probably start with something like this... https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/b...631054010.html
The Schwinn in the add is not one of the two models he suggests it may be. It's an electrogorged Speedster. Be aware that Schwinn used some oddball proprietary sizing for headsets, stems, seat posts, rims and hubs. That said, I'd be happy to help source NEW, high quality replacements. Either vintage style or modern style if you prefer, at very reasonable prices. The Speedster is a perfect candidate for a 650b conversion due to it's geometry and stock wheel size. Plenty of fantastic tires out there for 650b too. It would need cold setting of the rear triangle and forks to accommodate a change in hubs. The fork ends would need to be opened up a little as well to accommodate a 9mm or 3/8" axle. All of that is super easy if you wanna go for it. I've done it.
Coincidentally, the 1977 red Speedster in the add is exactly what I started with to make my brown bike.
Started with this...
After some cutting and grinding and a few dings on my wallet, I ride this...