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Forum: Commuting
11-21-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,324
Posted By premodern

Good for you! I live in a rural area and that...

Good for you! I live in a rural area and that bike would be a rare find so I consider it a good investment. I love to see those classic Japanese bikes from the Golden Era being put back into active...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,324
Posted By premodern

Carbon Fiber, Schmarbon Fiber. That is a...

Carbon Fiber, Schmarbon Fiber.

That is a very nice vintage basic Panasonic that has clean lines, and is easier to work on than these postmodern, plastic, gizmositic carbuncles. Oh.... and I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-12-07, 08:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,529
Posted By premodern

[QUOTE=JayD;5070581]have you guys seen these...

[QUOTE=JayD;5070581]have you guys seen these ahearne racks? really nice looking and they even have a bottle opener built in. but the price pretty much kills it....


$275 for a rear rack?? Ouch.
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-03-07, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,077
Posted By premodern

And what did Heinz Stucke ride on his 355,000+...

And what did Heinz Stucke ride on his 355,000+ miles all over the world?

A very gizmo-free 3-speed.
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-03-07, 07:01 AM
Replies: 941
Views: 560,072
Posted By premodern

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/1388764437_573...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/1388764437_573e295267_b.jpg[/QUOTE]

Cody Broken,

I LOVE IT!! It is a perfect example of "Less is More" and is full of recycled character.
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-02-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,077
Posted By premodern

We need to be exercising our backs. And as far as...

We need to be exercising our backs. And as far as cycling shoes goes, I refer you to the Rivendell article titled The Shoes Ruse.

http://www.rivbike.com/article/clothing/the_shoes_ruse
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-02-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 126,077
Posted By premodern

Exactly! That is something that I have never...

Exactly! That is something that I have never understood. Why sit there churning away when one can walk faster and with less effort. It is as if there is some physical law that says you can't get off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By premodern

Vintage Leather Shoes

Are there any manufacturers of classical leather cycling shoes like the older Dettos and Duegis?
Forum: Commuting
09-27-07, 02:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 815
Posted By premodern

I am with robtown. The Super Sport will be a fine...

I am with robtown. The Super Sport will be a fine commuter with the addition of some fenders and racks. You are fortunate to own a classic and durable machine.
Forum: Commuting
09-27-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,233
Posted By premodern

Commuter bikes are bikes that will actually see...

Commuter bikes are bikes that will actually see some significant use. As such, they need to be designed and built for rugged reliability as well as ease of maintenance. The great bulk of contemporary...
Forum: Commuting
09-26-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By premodern

WilliamK1974, Let us know if you find an...

WilliamK1974,

Let us know if you find an actual price on the Nova version delivered.

Thanks.
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By premodern

Yes, I have read all of the fine print and have...

Yes, I have read all of the fine print and have read about the extremely variable quality on other forums. I would expect yellow jersey to be providing an additional filter since they actually...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By premodern

That's the one. Thank you!

That's the one.

Thank you!
Forum: Commuting
09-24-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,037
Posted By premodern

Imports from India

Earlier this year I had stumbled upon a bicycle shop online that was selling some heavy commuters styled after the 3 speed English bicycles but these were imported from India. They were available...
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