Schwinn Madison love
03-07-11, 07:54 AM
#626
Your cog is slipping.
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At 5'1", even the XS (which is around 52ish) may be a little too tall.
03-07-11, 11:17 AM
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Loving Fixed Riding!
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Figured I'd post my Madison in the Madison thread. Picked this up for $260 on Nashbar with coupon. Switched to flat bar and cork grips as well as added stainless cable guides for about $50. Also had my LBS swap out crappy and loud freewheel for a Shimano on for another $20. Not a bad rig for $330 with upgrades. Don't know much about Single Speed bikes like I do road bikes, but from what I can see this is one of the best values out there. Wanted a just "get on and go" bike. No spandex, cleats or computers.
03-07-11, 11:29 AM
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03-07-11, 12:30 PM
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Painfully average.
03-07-11, 05:45 PM
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Thanks,
Just took it for a quick spin of 4 miles or so after work. Forgot how smooth steel can be after riding my carbon and ti bikes all these years. The new Deda Flat bars are super stiff and the stainless cable guides are the best addition to get rid of those awful zip ties. Looking forward to riding this on summer nights with my Magicshine headlight to loosen up legs after my long road rides.
Just took it for a quick spin of 4 miles or so after work. Forgot how smooth steel can be after riding my carbon and ti bikes all these years. The new Deda Flat bars are super stiff and the stainless cable guides are the best addition to get rid of those awful zip ties. Looking forward to riding this on summer nights with my Magicshine headlight to loosen up legs after my long road rides.
03-07-11, 06:51 PM
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Reading this thread (over and over) and seeing everyone's pictures finally pushed me over the edge and I ordered one of the brown 2010s from Nashbar. If I'm lucky, it will get to me by Saturday. I'd been thinking about trying out a single speed for a while and this seems like an awfully nice bike considering the cost.
While I've replaced parts here and there and done maintenance on my bikes, I've never put a whole bike together so I hope it's more or less straightforward. This will also be my first single speed/fixed gear bike (well, since I was like 10 years old) and I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm not too sure about the stock handlebars, so I ordered some bullhorns along with the bike. I'll give the stock ones a try first, though. Other than that, I'm not planning on making any changes until I've put some miles on the bike and have a better idea what I like and don't like.
Those were a good idea. Your bike looks great. Were they hard to find, and what size are they?
While I've replaced parts here and there and done maintenance on my bikes, I've never put a whole bike together so I hope it's more or less straightforward. This will also be my first single speed/fixed gear bike (well, since I was like 10 years old) and I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm not too sure about the stock handlebars, so I ordered some bullhorns along with the bike. I'll give the stock ones a try first, though. Other than that, I'm not planning on making any changes until I've put some miles on the bike and have a better idea what I like and don't like.
Those were a good idea. Your bike looks great. Were they hard to find, and what size are they?
03-07-11, 07:04 PM
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Reading this thread (over and over) and seeing everyone's pictures finally pushed me over the edge and I ordered one of the brown 2010s from Nashbar. If I'm lucky, it will get to me by Saturday. I'd been thinking about trying out a single speed for a while and this seems like an awfully nice bike considering the cost.
While I've replaced parts here and there and done maintenance on my bikes, I've never put a whole bike together so I hope it's more or less straightforward. This will also be my first single speed/fixed gear bike (well, since I was like 10 years old) and I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm not too sure about the stock handlebars, so I ordered some bullhorns along with the bike. I'll give the stock ones a try first, though. Other than that, I'm not planning on making any changes until I've put some miles on the bike and have a better idea what I like and don't like.
Those were a good idea. Your bike looks great. Were they hard to find, and what size are they?
While I've replaced parts here and there and done maintenance on my bikes, I've never put a whole bike together so I hope it's more or less straightforward. This will also be my first single speed/fixed gear bike (well, since I was like 10 years old) and I'm really looking forward to it.
I'm not too sure about the stock handlebars, so I ordered some bullhorns along with the bike. I'll give the stock ones a try first, though. Other than that, I'm not planning on making any changes until I've put some miles on the bike and have a better idea what I like and don't like.
Those were a good idea. Your bike looks great. Were they hard to find, and what size are they?
Buy the cable guides ASAP. Best investment. You need size 31.8mm. I got mine here but Amazon had them cheaper. These guys had them to me in 2 days.
https://wabicycles.com/cableclips.html
https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Single-...9546156&sr=8-3
03-07-11, 07:25 PM
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Thanks! I'm really looking forward to getting out on this bike. I always take forever to decide to buy something like this, then once I finally place the order the wait for it to arrive is the worst!
I'll get them on order today. Thanks for the links.
I'll get them on order today. Thanks for the links.
03-07-11, 10:17 PM
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I know I am not a paying member *yet* but I am loving the leader too much to keep my Madison... PM if interested
03-08-11, 03:16 PM
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Mine is sitting outside my door at home right now in the box. Can't wait to get home from this hell-hole I call work!
03-08-11, 04:38 PM
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So will I really need a headset press and a crown race setter? I have a C-clamp and courage...
03-08-11, 04:42 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
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Your bike most likely came partially assembled with the headset already installed.
03-08-11, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Focuspokus
Crank, bottom bracket and headset are all installed. Alan wrench is all you need. Plus wrench for pedals.
03-08-11, 09:06 PM
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Ordered one on Monday.
Should be delivered Saturday says FedEx.
Maybe sooner as it's already chillin' in OH.
oh yeah... the "brown" in XL.
Planning on doing the old school Schwinn badge
like Monsieur Scrod did, and black schwinn grips
if I dig them crazy bars.
Should be delivered Saturday says FedEx.
Maybe sooner as it's already chillin' in OH.
oh yeah... the "brown" in XL.
Planning on doing the old school Schwinn badge
like Monsieur Scrod did, and black schwinn grips
if I dig them crazy bars.
03-08-11, 09:44 PM
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Assembled
Just got my 2010 assembled. I think the stem is the ugliest thing I've ever seen...and the handlebar second. Okay its not that bad, but I thought the handlebar looked cool on the internet but in real life it looks kinda dumb. Then again, I'm used to the look of old school quill stems.
I took it out for a very short ride since it's raining and found the ugly handlebar to be very comfortable. It rode smooth and it seemed to be easy to pedal yet kinda fast at the same time. I think I'm going to love it.
Brake lever placement is weird/impossible/silly. Freewheel sounds like a damn bugle or something when riding.
What's the diameter of that stem clamp anyway? I'll probably put a different handlebar on it.
Oh yeah pics:
I took it out for a very short ride since it's raining and found the ugly handlebar to be very comfortable. It rode smooth and it seemed to be easy to pedal yet kinda fast at the same time. I think I'm going to love it.
Brake lever placement is weird/impossible/silly. Freewheel sounds like a damn bugle or something when riding.
What's the diameter of that stem clamp anyway? I'll probably put a different handlebar on it.
Oh yeah pics:
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03-08-11, 09:55 PM
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Wow that gold statue really ties the whole bike together...you should get a rear rack and carry that mofo with you wherever you go!
03-08-11, 10:24 PM
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I was using it as a hood ornament but it had a pretty harsh effect on my MPG.
03-08-11, 10:24 PM
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dunno, spoon for the wing
03-08-11, 10:27 PM
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03-08-11, 10:45 PM
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That's the girlfriend. I think she was hoping the Madison was too small for me so she could have it.
Speaking of which, I got the XS and there was a sticker on it that said it would fit riders from 5'0" to 5'3". I'm 5'7" or 5'8" and find it quite comfortable. She's 5'1". I'm trying to steer her into a maroon XS Maddy
Speaking of which, I got the XS and there was a sticker on it that said it would fit riders from 5'0" to 5'3". I'm 5'7" or 5'8" and find it quite comfortable. She's 5'1". I'm trying to steer her into a maroon XS Maddy
03-08-11, 11:04 PM
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Nice pics. It almost looks like you bought the bike to match your decor. I take it assembly went without any issues?
I like the giant spoon too.
03-09-11, 10:21 AM
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