The "What don't you like about my bike" thread
12-06-08, 03:15 AM
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I'm about 5' 5", this frame fits me well- although its so small
what handlebars/grips would you suggest? I had them wrapped in a brownish fake leather- but i like the feeling of grips when im pumping up a hill-
not a big fan of bullhorns- I like drop bars, but i dont ride on the drops much up at school.
and yeah- the top tube pad is either a love or hate thing- its mainly on there so I can lock it up quick and not worry about it sliding off and getting all scratched.
what handlebars/grips would you suggest? I had them wrapped in a brownish fake leather- but i like the feeling of grips when im pumping up a hill-
not a big fan of bullhorns- I like drop bars, but i dont ride on the drops much up at school.
and yeah- the top tube pad is either a love or hate thing- its mainly on there so I can lock it up quick and not worry about it sliding off and getting all scratched.
I dont have a problem with the bars themselves its just that the green of the grips really clashes with the sort of grey/green/steel color of the bike itself, I'd say go for plain ol black.
And worrying about a mediocre schwinn conversion getting scratched is fairly worthless in my opinion, especially compared to how absurd the TT pad looks.
It just seems like you have a pretty simple clean bike that you threw a couple of puke stains on.
But thats just my opinion.
12-06-08, 10:27 AM
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How is it that the frame can be small and fit you simultaneously?
I dont have a problem with the bars themselves its just that the green of the grips really clashes with the sort of grey/green/steel color of the bike itself, I'd say go for plain ol black.
And worrying about a mediocre schwinn conversion getting scratched is fairly worthless in my opinion, especially compared to how absurd the TT pad looks.
It just seems like you have a pretty simple clean bike that you threw a couple of puke stains on.
But thats just my opinion.
I dont have a problem with the bars themselves its just that the green of the grips really clashes with the sort of grey/green/steel color of the bike itself, I'd say go for plain ol black.
And worrying about a mediocre schwinn conversion getting scratched is fairly worthless in my opinion, especially compared to how absurd the TT pad looks.
It just seems like you have a pretty simple clean bike that you threw a couple of puke stains on.
But thats just my opinion.
well I've decided to change it up a bit to see how I like it- (diy ghetto black grips, but they work)
as far as the kickstand- Its there because I use it alot.
12-09-08, 07:58 PM
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Proudly sporting the Primo Meat Tenderizers. You can't shake the BMXer in me 
Fo' Sheezy. I just got done working on my Panel today as a matter of fact. Schools over so it's time to drive her around a bit more. 
White seat on the Floval is a stock SE racing off a PK ripper repop.
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White seat on the Floval is a stock SE racing off a PK ripper repop.
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12-09-08, 11:42 PM
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your sticker cracks me up, i have a joke for you.
how many feminists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
none, feminists cant change anything
vagina
how many feminists does it take to screw in a light bulb?
none, feminists cant change anything
vagina
12-10-08, 01:05 AM
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bosoxyacht, i see nothing wrong with your bike. i mean, its definitely kind of ugly, but it looks like it would be fun to ride.
12-10-08, 01:19 AM
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If you think it's ugly in those photos, you should see it once I put on the rear rack and low-riders for the panniers. Its my grocery getter, so looks aren't really that important.
I thought someone would cap on the Thomson components, Nokon cables, or the Chris King headset I added later, costing nearly as much as the bike(I had all the components from other bikes I parted out).
12-10-08, 02:10 AM
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yeah, its mostly just the decals. stem isn't that pretty either. but i meant it in an endearing way, like i said, it looks like a fun and useful ride. i want to build up a bike pretty much exactly like that when i get the money... singlespeed, semi-knobby tires, racks, panniers cause my commute is going to get longer.
12-10-08, 03:58 PM
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I have to say, Nokon Cables on a motobecane is over the top. That's not a major sin, on the other hand running thos knobby tires on your grocery getter? Unless your nearest store is 8 miles of singletrack (wait, you don't live in alaska, do you?), then buy a pair of slicks. You spent how much on a headset, but too poor for decent tires?
12-10-08, 07:05 PM
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My friends wanted me to go in with them on a set of Nokon cables that we'd split up. Too bad for them, since I got mine for free and don't need more.
12-10-08, 08:06 PM
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it is a $300 chinese made junker....why did you bother.....wtf!@#$%
12-10-08, 10:26 PM
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12-10-08, 10:37 PM
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I have to say, Nokon Cables on a motobecane is over the top. That's not a major sin, on the other hand running thos knobby tires on your grocery getter? Unless your nearest store is 8 miles of singletrack (wait, you don't live in alaska, do you?), then buy a pair of slicks. You spent how much on a headset, but too poor for decent tires?
The tires work well on the dirt trails I use on the 6 mile climb into town. The only parts I bought for it are the brake levers and the SPDs.
