The "What don't you like about my bike" thread
01-10-09, 03:06 PM
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01-11-09, 01:42 PM
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01-11-09, 01:54 PM
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As in not from a race. Unless he participated in a Wu Tang Clan sponsored event.
01-11-09, 02:11 PM
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01-11-09, 07:11 PM
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I like the contrast of the silver spacers.
01-11-09, 07:52 PM
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Damn spacers, not the first time someone said they should go 
When i got the horns i had no bartape and a friend gave me his which was only red, so we did it in red. I need matching red rims or tires to make it a little more tarck.
When i got the horns i had no bartape and a friend gave me his which was only red, so we did it in red. I need matching red rims or tires to make it a little more tarck.
01-12-09, 09:25 AM
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peugeot:
-strange brake lever placement (front should be on the left & up higher on the bars)
-I would use 2 brakes on that set-up (for a more balanced look & for practicality as far as giving you 2 hoods to use as a hand position, if they were placed in the right place on the bars)
-looks like the gear ratio is huge, but that depends on the rear cog (how many teeth?)
-get full fenders for front & back....& ones that fit
nice bike non-the-less
-strange brake lever placement (front should be on the left & up higher on the bars)
-I would use 2 brakes on that set-up (for a more balanced look & for practicality as far as giving you 2 hoods to use as a hand position, if they were placed in the right place on the bars)
-looks like the gear ratio is huge, but that depends on the rear cog (how many teeth?)
-get full fenders for front & back....& ones that fit
nice bike non-the-less
01-12-09, 10:03 AM
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I love the chainring! Love the patina! Love the bike! 
don't like?......no foot retention & the spoon reflector bracket thing
don't like?......no foot retention & the spoon reflector bracket thing
01-12-09, 10:04 AM
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peugeot:
-strange brake lever placement (front should be on the left & up higher on the bars)
-I would use 2 brakes on that set-up (for a more balanced look & for practicality as far as giving you 2 hoods to use as a hand position, if they were placed in the right place on the bars)
-looks like the gear ratio is huge, but that depends on the rear cog (how many teeth?)
-get full fenders for front & back....& ones that fit
nice bike non-the-less
-strange brake lever placement (front should be on the left & up higher on the bars)
-I would use 2 brakes on that set-up (for a more balanced look & for practicality as far as giving you 2 hoods to use as a hand position, if they were placed in the right place on the bars)
-looks like the gear ratio is huge, but that depends on the rear cog (how many teeth?)
-get full fenders for front & back....& ones that fit
nice bike non-the-less
I tried the lower brake set up as an experiment and liked it there... As I spend a lot of time in the drops (on this bike) this puts the brake at the end of my fingertips and because it is an old style Mafac lever (non aero) I always brake from the drops to get the best leverage and maximum pull.
I run all my front brake / brakes moto style (on the right).
Gear ratio is 77 gear inches... there's an 18 in the back.
The rear fender is removable and for the most part, this is a fair weather bike.
"Are you trying for the hour record with that chain ring? "
See my note on gearing... I like running big rings and larger cogs.
The crank is a modern Peugeot branded Sakae / SR with a 52 tooth Sugino chain ring.
I have managed to do 10 mile runs in times of 22 minutes with this old bike but I don't think I am up for attempting the hour record any time soon.
01-12-09, 10:09 AM
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Armstrong 3 Speed converted to a Single Speed with a coaster brake. More info here.
Go for it. I can take it!
Go for it. I can take it!
The spoon mount for the reflector is another nice touch although that bolt should be silver and not brass.
01-12-09, 11:57 AM
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Armstrong 3 Speed converted to a Single Speed with a coaster brake. More info here.
Go for it. I can take it!
Go for it. I can take it!
01-12-09, 03:25 PM
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The spoon has garnered two memorable comments. One that I have a silver spoon up my rear, the other, from my little girl, that there is a flower on the back of my bike. I mainly used a silver spoon for the bracket because I wanted a counterpoint to the rough textured finish. The bike has five coats of semigloss clear coat.
01-12-09, 03:44 PM
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I tried the lower brake set up as an experiment and liked it there... As I spend a lot of time in the drops (on this bike) this puts the brake at the end of my fingertips and because it is an old style Mafac lever (non aero) I always brake from the drops to get the best leverage and maximum pull.
I run all my front brake / brakes moto style (on the right).
Gear ratio is 77 gear inches... there's an 18 in the back. not bad since you run a brake
The rear fender is removable and for the most part, this is a fair weather bike. hey, if it works, it works
"Are you trying for the hour record with that chain ring? "
See my note on gearing... I like running big rings and larger cogs.
The crank is a modern Peugeot branded Sakae / SR with a 52 tooth Sugino chain ring.
I have managed to do 10 mile runs in times of 22 minutes with this old bike but I don't think I am up for attempting the hour record any time soon. it's quick & fun...that's all that really matters!
so it's a fun bike & you have a good reason for the "strange" ways some things are set up?
hmmmm.....i think this is a good example of ....just because a bike doesn't look "dialed in" doesn't mean it isn't!
