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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-20, 10:37 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

45 miles today on my conversion. 35mm tires give...

45 miles today on my conversion. 35mm tires give it a smooth ride....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-03-20, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

Seems unreal that I did this conversion over 8...

Seems unreal that I did this conversion over 8 years ago. Pretty much the same, just different bar tape and fenders.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

I got out and about on my drop-bar conversion...

I got out and about on my drop-bar conversion last Friday. Right now the only way to get to this spot is via bike trails. Come September there will be a trailhead off the main road a short walk...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

If you tighten the lock nut against the hex nut...

If you tighten the lock nut against the hex nut on the left side, the torque of the bolt into the hex nut (and thus friction of the lever) has no effect. It can totally slack and the lock nut will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

The friction force on a Suntour Barcon is...

The friction force on a Suntour Barcon is adjustable by tightening or loosening the screw on the right side. That is why there is a lock nut on the left side- to hold the friction force at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

Further evolution: New bar tape, new fenders ...

Further evolution: New bar tape, new fenders

http://static.blipfotos.com/uploads/58500/2013/12449663685101e5601d5d33.81578630.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

You can post anything you want, darlin'. That...

You can post anything you want, darlin'. That bike looks cool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

I know all those spots, Yarper. ...

I know all those spots, Yarper.

http://static.blipfotos.com/uploads/58500/2011/20875506944e82a5213e3950.97346365.jpeg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

Definitely the right bike for riding 37 miles in...

Definitely the right bike for riding 37 miles in 25 mph winds with 35 mph gusts.

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/189725_434093513306211_1836328542_n.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

I had a brass bell on it but switched it out for...

I had a brass bell on it but switched it out for a silver bell because the brass looked better on another bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

It looked awesome when it was new. Now it looks...

It looked awesome when it was new. Now it looks rather worn. I don't mind the look, but be aware that shellac doesn't stick to well to cork tape at the spots you actually touch your handlebars.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

Before: Original configuration as the bike...

Before:

Original configuration as the bike came to me in 2008, still with the store price tags from 1994 (on the handlebars)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,890
Posted By Doohickie

Cool thread. Would it be okay to post my...

Cool thread. Would it be okay to post my hybrid-to-drop-bar conversion (1994 Nishiki Sport XRS)?
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