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09-18-21, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By ed h

I went with the Truvativ American to Euro...

I went with the Truvativ American to Euro adapter kit and a 3 piece crankset by Origin 8 when I upgraded my Nirve cruiser a few years ago.
7 speed uses a 3/32 chain so all I needed was a 3/32 width...
09-10-21, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By ed h

May want to check out some of the larger cruiser...

May want to check out some of the larger cruiser brands like SixThreeZero, Firmstrong, 3G bikes etc. Benno bikes used to make some nice 7/8 speed cruisers but looks like all they sell now are ebikes....
07-13-21, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By ed h

About 4 years ago I purchased a Nirve Beach...

About 4 years ago I purchased a Nirve Beach Cruiser 7 and made it more off road capable. Knobby tires, MTB handlebars, MTB seat, better gearing for offroad with a 3 piece crankset conversion set and...
06-28-21, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By ed h

Looks very similar to a Kent Pomona. There are...

Looks very similar to a Kent Pomona. There are not too many dual suspension cruiser/comfort bikes out there. Also a Schwinn Midtown.
06-24-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 58,936
Posted By ed h

I recently picked up a 1996 Gary Fisher Klunker....

I recently picked up a 1996 Gary Fisher Klunker. This bike is a replica of Gary Fishers mid 1970s mountain bike, which started out as a 1930s Schwinn single speed. At the time Gary Fisher added front...
06-21-21, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

I was thinking actually for a while of finding a...

I was thinking actually for a while of finding a Schwinn Cruiser Supreme, but they too have not been made for quite some time now. Looked on ebay and other places for a while and didn't see many of...
06-21-21, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

There is a really cool looking Breezer Ignaz X on...

There is a really cool looking Breezer Ignaz X on this website that has been converted to a rear deraileur. What really makes the Breezer stand out is the paint job, which is
reminiscent of the...
06-16-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

Surveyor6 - The Breezer Ignaz X is another cool...

Surveyor6 - The Breezer Ignaz X is another cool looking cruiser, was made from 1996 to 1998. I've been looking for one for about three years and so far never found one.

Must have been made in a...
06-15-21, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

1996 Gary Fisher Klunker. I've been looking for...

1996 Gary Fisher Klunker. I've been looking for one of these for quite some time now. Finally found one in nice shape for a decent price. I have all the original parts it came with. I changed a few...
12-28-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 436,364
Posted By ed h

Shadow under the tree this year. She likes...

Shadow under the tree this year. She likes watching the train go around the tree.
...
06-19-20, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,132
Posted By ed h

A while back on my Nirve 7 speed cruiser, redid...

A while back on my Nirve 7 speed cruiser, redid the drivetrain for more usable gearing, as there quite some moderate to steep hills where I ride.
First to go was the mega range freewheel, the 1st to...
11-07-19, 03:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,727
Posted By ed h

I'm restoring an older bike (rim brake) that has...

I'm restoring an older bike (rim brake) that has only 63mm of travel. Would like to go with Rockshox 80mm fork, but only rim brake can find is a 100mm Silver TK solo air. Question - Can this fork be...
09-23-19, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

Just curious, has anyone out there ever tried a...

Just curious, has anyone out there ever tried a set of 27.5 wheels on a Trek DS ? Still looking for a second set of wheels to run a little wider tire for off road.

On a different note, just...
09-02-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,404
Posted By ed h

Don't have one, but I've been looking for one for...

Don't have one, but I've been looking for one for a while. Seem to be very few for sale. I like the shape of the frame design, its one of the few that has the classic look from the 1930s and also was...
08-26-19, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

Picked up a 2017 DS3 back in August 2017. Only...

Picked up a 2017 DS3 back in August 2017. Only real upgrade so far has been the Rockshox Paragon fork. Looking to get a second set of wheels to run a little wider/more aggressive off road tire, as...
07-21-18, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

Latest upgrade to the Nirve cruiser I purchased...

Latest upgrade to the Nirve cruiser I purchased last year is a 3 piece crankset using the Truvativ American to Euro adapter kit.

Other than the frame and fork, the only stock parts left on it are...
06-08-18, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,804
Posted By ed h

Some of the earliest mountain bikes were modified...

Some of the earliest mountain bikes were modified 1930s Schwinn bikes. Some cool looking bikes on this website: Alan Bonds CLUNKERS (http://www.clunkers.net)
11-12-17, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 436,364
Posted By ed h

Our cat Shadow under the tree during the...

Our cat Shadow under the tree during the holidays. Likes watching the large train circle around.
...
11-11-17, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,520
Posted By ed h

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/y22_001_0e15e68407c6277660940d30a88a378b8d350e70.jpg
1995 Trek Y22, bought it new, first mountain bike I owned with full suspension....
11-04-17, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,674
Posted By ed h

Coming from many years experience with mountain...

Coming from many years experience with mountain biking, cheap and light dont go together. May want to start with a basic bike in your price range and upgrade it as time/money allows. One good...
10-29-17, 04:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 30,629
Posted By ed h

After some drivetrain mods and wheel changes, my...

After some drivetrain mods and wheel changes, my steel framed Nirve cruiser comes in just slightly under 32 lbs.
Started at 39 lbs.
...
10-29-17, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

SquidPuppet - Thanks for the compliment regarding...

SquidPuppet - Thanks for the compliment regarding my bike. Funny thing is I purposely ordered this particular model because it was supposed to have silver colored stock rims. Turns out they were...
10-28-17, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

Wound up going with a 34t chainring/spider combo....

Wound up going with a 34t chainring/spider combo. Replaced stock wheels with a set of older MTB bike wheels I was not using. MTB wheels use a cassette rather than a freewheel, more choices for...
10-15-17, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

yes, I choose the Nirve cruiser for its frame...

yes, I choose the Nirve cruiser for its frame design. Sort of looks likes a modernized Schwinn DX style prewar cruiser. Looking to build a cruiser that has an older look but with newer parts. Was...
10-12-17, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 528,663
Posted By ed h

Nirve Beach 7. Changed some parts to make it...

Nirve Beach 7. Changed some parts to make it lighter, almost 6 lbs lighter than stock. next some drivetrain mods to make climbing moderate hills easier. Need to clean up the cables after changing the...
10-12-17, 01:02 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

5 ft 9 in and went with a 17.5 DS3. Rode the 19...

5 ft 9 in and went with a 17.5 DS3. Rode the 19 and it feel much larger, then again I'm used to mountain bikes with ample stand over clearance. Will be doing some light off roading with with the DS-3...
10-12-17, 04:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,714
Posted By ed h

For $7.99 Nashbar has 1/2 in thread caged all...

For $7.99 Nashbar has 1/2 in thread caged all purpose mountain bike pedal. Since I'm used to this style of pedals on mountain bikes, its what I went with. NS-CGP12 is the item number. Pretty...
10-12-17, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

thanks for all the replies regarding my...

thanks for all the replies regarding my questions. I'll be dropping off the bike at my LBS for some gearing/drivetrain upgrades this weekend. The LBS I deal with has done drivetrain upgrades on my...
10-10-17, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

Sci-Fi, Just to clarify your earlier reply, when...

Sci-Fi, Just to clarify your earlier reply, when you say external bottom bracket do you mean the style like used in a Shimano hollowtech ? I have two older mountain bikes that were converted to...
10-10-17, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

Sci-Fi, Thanks for the reply. May wind up...

Sci-Fi, Thanks for the reply. May wind up converting to 3 piece cranks so I can go with a 32t front chainring.
I also have some extra MTB cassette wheelsets, looking online see Shimano makes a 7...
10-09-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 30,629
Posted By ed h

Nirve 7 Beach Cruiser - Stock weight was 39 lbs,...

Nirve 7 Beach Cruiser - Stock weight was 39 lbs, right now at 34 lbs, using a Park DS-1.
changes so far:


removed chain guard and all reflectors
tires: Maxxis Crossmark knobby
handlebar: 2...
10-09-17, 10:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,898
Posted By ed h

Gearing for 7 speed questions ?

Have a recently made Nirve beach cruiser with 7 speed Shimano Mega Range rear freewheel. Where I ride there are some moderate sized hills, would like to reduce the front sprocket size. Used to...
09-03-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

Karmajack - Looking at the Trek website, the...

Karmajack - Looking at the Trek website, the crankset for the 2018 DS3 is listed as Shimano Acera M371. The 2017 DS3 I just picked up has an FSA Dyna Drive crankset. Interesting in that all the...
08-27-17, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

Karmajack - I went with the Waterloo blue color. ...

Karmajack - I went with the Waterloo blue color. Have a black Trek mountain bike, so I figured I'd go for a different color.
Nothing fancy with the pedals, just a pair of Forte ATB comp pedals. ...
08-26-17, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 975,560
Posted By ed h

new member to the forum here. picked up a 2017...

new member to the forum here. picked up a 2017 DS3 last night. Currently have three Trek mountain bikes but this is my first dual sport bike. First thought was to get the DS4, but I really liked...
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