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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-10-20, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By bikejoel

Strava records

Being somewhat new to Strava I decided to use it to record my time around a 2.9 mile loop where I live. Setting out on my favorite single speed mtn bike I did three laps and then checked the results....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-10-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By bikejoel

My latest recycled ride

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/640x480/5ac3de47_f1ce_40f4_80a5_7659e997b378_853baa7a533f14e520deb19ea97029b1b2fce648.jpeg

Decided to breathe new life into this 2001 Schwinn...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,741
Posted By bikejoel

As I mentioned. I’ve only put 50 miles on them. ...

As I mentioned. I’ve only put 50 miles on them. I’m still experimenting with the ride / air pressure. This bike will mainly be used for street use so I doubt that I’ll drop them too low. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-26-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,741
Posted By bikejoel

I only have about 50 miles on them but I’m...

I only have about 50 miles on them but I’m running them at 80 psi as well. Seems about right for me.
To be honest they weren’t my first choice but decent 26”tires are getting scarce. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,741
Posted By bikejoel

My latest SS

Here’s my latest SS. While not a track style bike this is what I prefer...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By bikejoel

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

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/1ea6ed6d_49c0_4e24_ad7f_94fe62b4b280_e70af7eea9f09e82e2a359b4b626ead243fc8bd7.jpeg

Just about finished. Russian made magnesium...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-19, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 666,118
Posted By bikejoel

The new Kid in the group

I feel kinda like a”kid” in this group but at 65 I qualify. I have an affinity towards single speed bikes ( not fixies) I call them the bikes of truth. I mostly like mtn biking over Road biking...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-19, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By bikejoel

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By bikejoel

I decided I had better build this while I could...

I decided I had better build this while I could still find parts. 26ers are almost obsolete. If I stay with the single speed I’ll use a chain tensioner. But I might go with a 1x9 set-up if I can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By bikejoel

I’ve had this frame for the last 12 years and I...

I’ve had this frame for the last 12 years and I finally decided to build it up. I knew a guy who bought a couple of shipping containers of these frames when they went out of business. This frame...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-19, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By bikejoel

Russian Litech Magnesium frame mtn bike

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x1440/b56f0e78_25b1_4d02_bf56_5c2ff73c72c3_d32a685cc4baef977c2618431405d72fb5db63bc.jpeg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-01-19, 03:47 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 118,741
Posted By bikejoel

Schwinn Panther SS

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Here’s my “Custom” Schwinn Panther. Polished rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-16, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
Posted By bikejoel

Tool Time Cruiser sold

I sold the Tool Time Cruiser yesterday
After two unsuccessful attempts on eBay I listed it in Craigslist and sold it in one day.
I didn't make any money on it but I got my original investment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
Posted By bikejoel

Yes the bike made in Taiwan Maybe I should...

Yes the bike made in Taiwan
Maybe I should have never opened the box and tried to flip it as soon as I bought it because the the bike without the tool time stickers even brand new doesn't really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-16, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
Posted By bikejoel

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-16, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
Posted By bikejoel

Greg q if you sre still out there did you ever...

Greg q
if you sre still out there did you ever figure out what these bikes are worth?
i think it is time to sell mine
bikejoel
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-25-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,566
Posted By bikejoel

it was almost 90degrees oop. the rear crank was...

it was almost 90degrees oop. the rear crank was in about the 5:00 o clock position angled forward. it hit hard enough to bend the crankarm which will make a nice paperweight / conversation piece...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-24-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,566
Posted By bikejoel

not a good idea on a mtn tandem

I would not recommend this for mountain bike tandems i was just involved in a serious crash because of out of phase cranks. i had lent the bike to a friend and the timing chain fell off while he...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
08-28-07, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,988
Posted By bikejoel

don't buy cheap

it's better to buy a quality used tandem than cheaper newer one. tandems put 2x the stress on the components and i prefer not to put myself and my partner at risk. my thought s are to buy a quality...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-07, 01:36 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,805
Posted By bikejoel

hey look, i'm a 53 yr old "Newbie" i think i...

hey look, i'm a 53 yr old "Newbie" i think i like that!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,805
Posted By bikejoel

always great when i'm passing someone young...

always great when i'm passing someone young enough to be my kid. put some slicks on my hard tail mtb and passed three young guys riding matching Cervelos while climbing a hill. they didn't like...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-03-07, 06:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,761
Posted By bikejoel

Looks like you're ready to enter a HPV (Human...

Looks like you're ready to enter a HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) competition. I've seen bikes like this before in these competitions. i'm assuming it's a "rear steer" how is that for cornering? ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-07, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,387
Posted By bikejoel

Tool Time Schwinn Cruiser

i was wondering if anybody knows the history behind the "Tool Time" schwinn cruisers that Tim Allen Gave to his crew when the series ended. I have one but i don't know anything about it other than...
Forum: Framebuilders
06-12-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 20,761
Posted By bikejoel

litech

i have one of the litech mtn bike frames. the frame cracked where the seat tube extends above the top tube. you need to use the proper seat post shim with a 31mm OD not the 30.9 OD the seller...
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