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Clearances on my De Rosa are now... tighter. Sigh. Pothole 1, De Rosa 0. Broke my helmet, black eye, dislocated shoulder, but otherwise ok. Coulda been a lot worse.
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sashae - The best thing is that you are reasonably okay...
I had a similar thing happen last summer except instead of a pothole, I sideswiped a car, and had to replace a fork I was most fond of.
That is still one hella sweet bike.
I had a similar thing happen last summer except instead of a pothole, I sideswiped a car, and had to replace a fork I was most fond of.
That is still one hella sweet bike.
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With spring nearly here I am looking forward to getting my 1940 CCM finished and out on the road... I have no problem going clipless but the old girl still needs a brake.
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different bar warp, please.
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Just converted this free spirt frame to a fixie and the paintjob which I thought I could do myself went horrible south. Other than that its got sun rims, fuji seat and red chain, 46 to 17 gear ratio Im pretty sure. Bulletproof cranks and new pedals and strap everything onthe bike is pretty much new except frame and handlebars.
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Just converted this free spirt frame to a fixie and the paintjob which I thought I could do myself went horrible south. Other than that its got sun rims, fuji seat and red chain, 46 to 17 gear ratio Im pretty sure. Bulletproof cranks and new pedals and strap everything onthe bike is pretty much new except frame and handlebars.
i think ur seatpost is on backwards
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i wouldn't ride on it.
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I've heard from a few framebuilders that believe that it can be straightened, as there are no sharp creases to any of the tubes. We'll see. A guy that I trust is going to take it on to see what can be done.
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Snakebite punctures occur most often when tire pressures are low. BUT in Mesa, AZ, I had more problems with thorns and cactus needles.
pinch flats with properly inflated high pressure skinny
pinch flats with properly inflated high pressure skinny
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So check with a frame builder if you can. If there aren't any around, check with local shops to see if they have a frame alignment table and tools. Probably the older high end shops will.
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It was 32 pounds with it's coaster wheels which are some seriously weighty wheels...
Without weighing it I figure the bike lost a good 5 pounds and is probably sitting in the mid twenties now... the frame with bb cups weighed 5 pounds which is pretty light for a steel bike with an extra cross bar.
CCM made some very good frames in the first half of the twentieth century... my 1933 Coaster bike also hits the curb in the very low thirties with a leather saddle, fenders, and a chain guard.
Without weighing it I figure the bike lost a good 5 pounds and is probably sitting in the mid twenties now... the frame with bb cups weighed 5 pounds which is pretty light for a steel bike with an extra cross bar.
CCM made some very good frames in the first half of the twentieth century... my 1933 Coaster bike also hits the curb in the very low thirties with a leather saddle, fenders, and a chain guard.
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It was 32 pounds with it's coaster wheels which are some seriously weighty wheels...
Without weighing it I figure the bike lost a good 5 pounds and is probably sitting in the mid twenties now... the frame with bb cups weighed 5 pounds which is pretty light for a steel bike with an extra cross bar.
CCM made some very good frames in the first half of the twentieth century... my 1933 Coaster bike also hits the curb in the very low thirties with a leather saddle, fenders, and a chain guard.
Without weighing it I figure the bike lost a good 5 pounds and is probably sitting in the mid twenties now... the frame with bb cups weighed 5 pounds which is pretty light for a steel bike with an extra cross bar.
CCM made some very good frames in the first half of the twentieth century... my 1933 Coaster bike also hits the curb in the very low thirties with a leather saddle, fenders, and a chain guard.
Nice. I could see someone having fun on that thing.
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thats a nice rig but those bars are atrocious- its a cruiser so let it be a cruiser
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How's riding rigid off road working for you? I've never met anyone that does, but I imagine it would work alright for xc on smoother trails.
I'm a ht guy myself.
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Yep, 29er. I like the rigid, but I stick to xc riding. Here in Oregon the trails aren't that rough. I like it in the winter/spring especially because all the mud here is hard on suspension. My hands and shoulders do feel it after a while (especially after the 3+ hour mark), but it keeps the bike handling skills pretty sharp. I think spending some time on a rigid bike once a year improves bike handling and certainly makes you appreciate suspension more.