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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-17, 08:32 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 170,578
Posted By jnewkirk77

I didn't see (and maybe I missed it), but I'm...

I didn't see (and maybe I missed it), but I'm running Michelin Proteks (https://bike.michelin.com/en/products/michelin-protek) on my '76 Schwinn Continental and they're doing great after 1,400 hard...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-11-16, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,362
Posted By jnewkirk77

I've put a shade over 1,000 miles on my Electra,...

I've put a shade over 1,000 miles on my Electra, which I've upgraded with Michelin tires and a Nexus 3-speed setup. Next on my list is a better set of fenders - I've got some Wald Middleweights on...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-10-16, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By jnewkirk77

Order a pair of Michelin Proteks, 26x1.85. I put...

Order a pair of Michelin Proteks, 26x1.85. I put a 27" set on a late-'72 Schwinn Super Sport I restored for a friend, and thought they were fantastic. When I noticed I could get them in a size close...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-05-15, 04:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,709
Posted By jnewkirk77

Looks like you should be able to cook up...

Looks like you should be able to cook up something fun from what you've got there. Hope to see some pics as you get going!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-29-15, 04:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,067
Posted By jnewkirk77

I ride 10-15 miles a day at work on my Electra...

I ride 10-15 miles a day at work on my Electra Cruiser 1. Shortly after buying the bike, I switched from the plastic pedals that came with it to XLC's version of the old Union pedals I had on my '86...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-12-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 49,118
Posted By jnewkirk77

Electra builds tall versions of the Cruiser 1;...

Electra builds tall versions of the Cruiser 1; according to their website you can get either Black Satin or Matte Khaki. Great bikes and so well made. A little pricey, but worth it.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-29-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,471
Posted By jnewkirk77

Welcome to the Forums, and I'm glad you were able...

Welcome to the Forums, and I'm glad you were able to fix it without trouble. I can tell you that if your shifter ever does go bad, it's not difficult to replace and they're not ridiculously...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-06-15, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,783
Posted By jnewkirk77

Electras start at one price level - right now...

Electras start at one price level - right now $250-275 (depends on the dealer, I guess) gets you a Cruiser 1. I upgraded mine with a complete 3-speed wheelset, but I got a deal on that through...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-04-15, 03:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,783
Posted By jnewkirk77

My wife and I both ride Electras. They're...

My wife and I both ride Electras. They're definitely worth their price. I have a Cruiser 1 and absolutely love it - in good weather, I ride it 10 miles a night at work (I work in security at a...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
02-27-15, 10:23 PM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 569,415
Posted By jnewkirk77

Here's my new baby. '15 Electra Cruiser 1,...

Here's my new baby. '15 Electra Cruiser 1, converted to 3-speed. I've added a little bling, but hopefully it's not too over the top. Might do some more later on. (EDIT: The second cruiser is my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-14, 02:04 AM
Replies: 3,057
Views: 911,467
Posted By jnewkirk77

Not that I can match what you guys have done by a...

Not that I can match what you guys have done by a long shot, but after spending about $50 total, I've taken the old Bay Pointe from this:
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Dull paint, rusty chain, rotten tires, rusty rims,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

With all the flowery (read: often exaggerated!)...

With all the flowery (read: often exaggerated!) prose that is normally involved in advertising, it is refreshing to see such an honest yet appealing description! But, then again, it's an honest yet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

I had to look up the 620 as it was unfamiliar to...

I had to look up the 620 as it was unfamiliar to me, but the examples which came up are beautiful. You should be proud of it! I feel the same about my rides. Always will.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

Now that is a pretty bike. I certainly would...

Now that is a pretty bike. I certainly would keep and enjoy it.

I should note, at this point, that I have owned at least one what I call a "higher-end" bike -- a Schwinn World Voyageur. I got it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

I'm going to say Pat has it right. There's very...

I'm going to say Pat has it right. There's very little to go wrong. Plus, at least to my eyes, it's one of the more attractively designed Huffys I've owned or have seen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

I understand where you're coming from, but it...

I understand where you're coming from, but it seems to me that the good ones like the Bay Pointe are getting tarred with the same broad brush as the lesser Huffys. Now, it is true that they built...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

I love it! I'm not big on drop bars, but with...

I love it! I'm not big on drop bars, but with that longer stem they look right on the Bay Pointe! I might have to try that someday ... :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

Preach it ... As I mentioned earlier, I lubed...

Preach it ... As I mentioned earlier, I lubed everything there is to lube on the Huffy earlier this week. Ditto the Magna. The difference in the quality of things even as simple as the bearings is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 05:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

That All Pro sounds like the one my mother had...

That All Pro sounds like the one my mother had when I was very young. It was a hand-me-down from my grandmother, and Mom still speaks of it fondly. My two brothers and I each had our turn getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-12-14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,267
Posted By jnewkirk77

Huffy Bay Pointe: Why do cheap bikes of yesteryear still get a bad rap?

Last weekend, I bought my first vintage bike, a Huffy Bay Pointe built in July 1986.

I've been looking for a 1950s-70s 3-speed Schwinn Racer or Speedster -- and still intend to own one when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,372
Posted By jnewkirk77

The Rival is a nice looking bike. Can you tell me...

The Rival is a nice looking bike. Can you tell me if the pedals have bearings in them? If they don't, you should make plans to replace them now ... They look identical to what came on my Magna and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,372
Posted By jnewkirk77

Thanks! I'm really enjoying it so far. I brought...

Thanks! I'm really enjoying it so far. I brought it to work tonight to see how it does on patrol around campus, and I'm pretty happy with it. Gotta get these tires changed out, though! They wouldn't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-14, 11:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,372
Posted By jnewkirk77

Here it is, getting ready to mark its 28th...

Here it is, getting ready to mark its 28th birthday this Friday -- my 1986 Bay Pointe:
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I took it for a short ride before work and EVERYTHING is in working order. There's some rust, but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-14, 12:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 18,372
Posted By jnewkirk77

Just bought one - a 3-speed Bay Pointe that I'm...

Just bought one - a 3-speed Bay Pointe that I'm either going to use as a campground cruiser or my campus security ride. Everything works as-is, but it needs a good lube job and I'll of course clean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,594
Posted By jnewkirk77

I'll have pics later, but here's the story: ...

I'll have pics later, but here's the story:

While out riding my '11 Magna Rip Curl around our local campground yesterday morning after work (and before we broke camp), I noticed a couple of bikes...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-29-14, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,916
Posted By jnewkirk77

Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-27-14, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By jnewkirk77

I can honestly say I thought broken cranks were a...

I can honestly say I thought broken cranks were a rarer occurrence, but I'm finding out the opposite is true. I guess I've just been lucky all these years - in the 30 years I've been on two wheels,...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-26-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By jnewkirk77

WOW! That certainly could've ended much worse...

WOW! That certainly could've ended much worse than it did! Makes me want to go out and check mine ... Glad you're OK!!!
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-25-14, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,916
Posted By jnewkirk77

Looks like it's coming along nicely! Very cool...

Looks like it's coming along nicely! Very cool project!!!
Forum: Introductions
06-21-14, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 393
Posted By jnewkirk77

Welcome aboard, from a fellow forum newbie! :)

Welcome aboard, from a fellow forum newbie! :)
Forum: Introductions
06-21-14, 02:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By jnewkirk77

It truly is a small world! Thank you - and...

It truly is a small world! Thank you - and everyone - for the warm welcome! :)
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-20-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,125
Posted By jnewkirk77

I've done 22+ miles on my Rip Curl trying out the...

I've done 22+ miles on my Rip Curl trying out the full length of our greenway trail and the marked on-road bike routes. Not a bad ride in good weather.

My usual daily ride is 8-12 miles...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-20-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 569,415
Posted By jnewkirk77

Here is my 2011 Magna Rip Curl (bought...

Here is my 2011 Magna Rip Curl (bought 6-11-2012). I've done some upgrades on it, wider tires and better saddle, lights, etc. It's now rackless but I made my own frame bag. Has been a reliable work...
Forum: Introductions
06-20-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By jnewkirk77

New in Kentucky

Hello everyone -- I'm Jake and I'm from Owensboro, Kentucky.

My ride is a Magna Rip Curl cruiser that I started off riding for therapy, and that worked out so well that now I ride it at work! (I'm...
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