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Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-25-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,556
Posted By rockhoppernc

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblowe...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/DSCN5828_zps70326a4c.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/glassblower4u/media/DSCN5828_zps70326a4c.jpg.html)

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Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-25-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,556
Posted By rockhoppernc

Just got the first parts of my schwinn phantom...

Just got the first parts of my schwinn phantom back from paint. still waiting on the tank and chain guard. I can't wait to see it built.

THIS IS MY BIKE
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By rockhoppernc

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblowe...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/damn_zps35f65bd1.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/glassblower4u/media/damn_zps35f65bd1.jpg.html)
Ya, He is Kenneth Mitchell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By rockhoppernc

Just got my schwinn phantom back from paint, pic heavy

built this but up over a long time and just got it back from paint. the tank and chain guard will be in next week.
1950's schwinn phantom with my own flair.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By rockhoppernc

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblowe...

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/DSCN5809_zps38db5edf.jpg (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/glassblower4u/media/DSCN5809_zps38db5edf.jpg.html)

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-13, 11:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,347
Posted By rockhoppernc

Just got my schwinn phantom pack from paint, pic heavy

built this but up over a long time and just got it back from paint. the tank and chain guard will be in next week.
1950's schwinn phantom with my own flair.
...
Forum: Touring
05-22-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 430
Posted By rockhoppernc

21 speed build up in progress, pic's

Hello all, just been working on my new bike I have been building and hoping to start hitting the road, 21 speed of get some.
Living in the Asheville nc mountains and starting to do some over...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 460
Posted By rockhoppernc

looking for used 110/74mm BCD crankset?

Hi, looking for used 110/74mm BCD crankset and a 34 tooth or smaller. Asheville
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

you know of a used 110/74mm BCD crankset?

you know of a used 110/74mm BCD crankset?
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 11:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

ok, my 3 ring is 53 tooth on the large ring, 44...

ok, my 3 ring is 53 tooth on the large ring, 44 middle, and 36 small.
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

Fietsbob, I have the new wheels installed on the...

Fietsbob, I have the new wheels installed on the bike and diled in amazing with the rear derailer .I have all gears front and back. using shimano 600 friction down tube shifters. shifts smooth as...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

there are only post mounts...

there are only post mounts...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006_07_01_archive....

http://plusonelap.blogspot.com/2006_07_01_archive.html
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

what about these ...

what about these
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/brakes/calipers/tektro-cr720-cantilever-brakes.html
...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

Thanks for the link, that would work, but still...

Thanks for the link, that would work, but still looking for single arms like on a mountain bike...
314475

I dont mind center pull at all, just looking to replace these with newer and better...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

thanks, the calipers on it now are center pull...

thanks, the calipers on it now are center pull and mounted on the sides on posts not in the middle top. I was wanting to put mountain bike v brake arms on instead.

(You can now pick up good...
Forum: Touring
05-03-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,232
Posted By rockhoppernc

My new bike- Centurion Tour Pro 15 speed - now a 21 speed

Well I found this Centurion 15 speed in a basement and have brought it back from the dead. what an amazing bike and can't wait to put some miles on it. I have replaced all cables, housing and pads....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-02-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By rockhoppernc

Ya, must have set something wrong when exporting...

Ya, must have set something wrong when exporting from P-pro....please stand by
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By rockhoppernc

I know

I know
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By rockhoppernc

Ya, but better that flat lands and the trails...

Ya, but better that flat lands and the trails around asheville and Black Mountain arnt bad at all. ride what you got
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By rockhoppernc

Ya, I put the rear on my bike and messed with it...

Ya, I put the rear on my bike and messed with it a little, I can shift in all gears but the big ring, might be able to work it in there. using shimano 600 shifter at this point. going down to my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-13, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By rockhoppernc

Night Ride Local Trail- Asheville Nc

My weekly night ride. 4 hour run in the dark with friends.

watch in HD

http://youtu.be/mYEyn-vCkyo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mYEyn-vCkyo
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,416,773
Posted By rockhoppernc

Centurion Pro Tour 15 Speed, 15 speeds of getting...

Centurion Pro Tour 15 Speed, 15 speeds of getting some.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/DSCN4774_zpsc0753b72.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By rockhoppernc

Hi, Brian here So was wondering if you guys could tell me I have here?

So I just got a set of wheels, but after looking at them a little more I am amazed and there is no makers mark. Planning on using them. 9 speed rear.

Not asking about info on the bike but on the...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 07:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By rockhoppernc

ya I am riding a 12 speed bike.

ya I am riding a 12 speed bike.
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By rockhoppernc

looking to upgrade my wheels- from 27'' to 700c

Well I have a trade with my bike shop and the only thing I have left to upgrade on my bike are the wheels.
At this time my wheels are older 27'' and heavy. and I am thinking about putting 700c's on...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,953
Posted By rockhoppernc

Any ideas on how to keep my weight of my handlebars?

Any ideas on how to keep my weight of my handlebars?
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

powitte, I never thought that,,,I use my hands...

powitte,
I never thought that,,,I use my hands alot and it does seam to be a stabilization thing,,
I did injure both my hands a few years a go pulling up deck boards. lifter one side and when...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-11, 10:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

thank you, I would have to say the...

thank you, I would have to say the metacarpophalangeal joint
and in this pic I would have to say around the capitate and the trapezoid, and that is with a sustained slight bend or hard bend.
and...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,339
Posted By rockhoppernc

tarwheel- However, their coverage stops short...

tarwheel-
However, their coverage stops short of the brakes, so they let a lot of water and debris collect on your brakes and frames, which defeats one of the big reasons for using fenders.....
if...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,339
Posted By rockhoppernc

I have access to a fabrication shop that makes...

I have access to a fabrication shop that makes prosodic legs and arms, so I made the call and we are going to make some with carbon fiber and other cool stuff,,,also going to make a aluminum mount...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,339
Posted By rockhoppernc

any reconditions on a good looking commuter...

any reconditions on a good looking commuter fenders that will be used alot., also that are not to heavy?.
Forum: Commuting
05-30-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,339
Posted By rockhoppernc

the ever lasting fender questions---

Looking for a set of fenders for my bike,,
looking at the
Crud Products RoadRacer MK2 Fender Set 700c Black

are they any good? looking to leave them on all the time...

whats your input on...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

ya i do have gloves what VERY good padding i...

ya i do have gloves what VERY good padding i thing I just need a little padding and support from the ace wrap.
Forum: Commuting
05-29-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

well everything worked out well, I also wound up...

well everything worked out well, I also wound up wrapping my wrists with a ace bandage and that extra padding along with the movement changes worked out.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

thanks for all the help-- this is on my road...

thanks for all the help-- this is on my road bike.
this is what I did. I raised my stem a little, lifted my seat a little and slid it back a little. I am going on a little ride today and I will...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 11:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

was thinking that if i lower my seat then i will...

was thinking that if i lower my seat then i will lose power in my legs, right
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,189
Posted By rockhoppernc

Why do my hands hurt so bad at the base of my thumbs when i ride.?

why do my hands heart so bad at the base of my thumbs around the palms and where my hands connect to my wrists when i ride. even a short ride.

how do I keep the weight off of my hands?
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By rockhoppernc

ya I got it off the Ebay-- it is a Japanese...

ya I got it off the Ebay-- it is a Japanese saddle from Im thinking 1951. LOVE IT
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/BnONtBGkKGrHqIOKjEtkzYfWD5BLirKy-1.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 799
Posted By rockhoppernc

Well got my bike all ready to ride--- wanna see

Well Brian here, Thank everyone here for the help in information on bikes, I hope to stay around and can't wait to ride my bike, rather it be a mountain bike, banana seat bike, or a road bike. I like...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By rockhoppernc

Are these the only Long-Reach side-pull brakes...

Are these the only Long-Reach side-pull brakes that Rivendell makes? the Rivendell Silver.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_squirrel/5524424494/

anyone know anything about them?>
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By rockhoppernc

I got some Rivendell long arm side pull brake calipers and looking for information

so I called my bike shop looking for some long arm, side pull brake calipers for my bike. He told me to get some Rivendell long arm side pull brake caliper, so I told him to order me some.
I can't...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By rockhoppernc

ya it is easy on and off used bungies,,,I will...

ya it is easy on and off used bungies,,,I will take a few pic after my night ride,,down hill single track.
Forum: Touring
05-22-11, 12:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By rockhoppernc

My first build- Western North Carolina riding

Well this is my first build started as a Japanese bike..12 speed
almost done with my upgrades-
as listed=
=Cane Creek SCR-5 Aero Brake Levers Black
=new brake calipers and pads
=1950 leather...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By rockhoppernc

I also got and put on a set of Shimano 105 Pedals...

I also got and put on a set of Shimano 105 Pedals with Toe Clips.
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!lYE2D5e3Mt5BN)cIEnlM!~~0_3.JPGG
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By rockhoppernc

well I finished attaching my rear bag on my...

well I finished attaching my rear bag on my bike..I think it turned out better then I saw in my mind...what do you think?
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/glassblower4u/DSCN8991.jpg...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By rockhoppernc

well I already have the tackle bag and am...

well I already have the tackle bag and am planning to get rid of the front bag as soon as I get the rear bag on.
Forum: Commuting
05-21-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 800
Posted By rockhoppernc

commuting 9 miles a day to work + around town,,,rear bag questions..

Hello everyone. I was given a old 12 speed after I got a new job and I have been working on it to commute around town and love it,
here is my bike....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-11, 10:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,153
Posted By rockhoppernc

what style handle bar do you prefer?

cool, so what style handle bar do you like and why?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-13-11, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 842
Posted By rockhoppernc

it was just to show what it would look like with...

it was just to show what it would look like with chopped handle bars,,,,
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