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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-12, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,778
Posted By slow chevy

Hokay, so. This was about a month ago. I...

Hokay, so. This was about a month ago.

I recently bought a few things for this bike.

Cheapy sun-lite silver/polished alloy crankset, eleven81 caged ATB pedals, kmc white chain, sun-lite white...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-21-12, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By slow chevy

^ this.

^ this.
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-21-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,341
Posted By slow chevy

that's pretty neat. shame there weren't more pix

that's pretty neat. shame there weren't more pix
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-20-12, 11:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,082
Posted By slow chevy

do want

do want
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
08-20-12, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By slow chevy

crazy.

crazy.
Forum: Adaptive Cycling: Handcycles, Amputee Adaptation, Visual Impairment, and Other Needs
08-20-12, 11:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,305
Posted By slow chevy

could probably use a unicam. have installed them...

could probably use a unicam. have installed them at my shop now for a handful of people with limited movement
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 786
Posted By slow chevy

been thinking of going over to a narrow slick.....

been thinking of going over to a narrow slick.. this isn't helping me not wanna spend money!!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 841
Posted By slow chevy

holy ****

holy ****
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-20-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,147
Posted By slow chevy

this whole thread is just wow.. haha.

this whole thread is just wow.. haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,182
Posted By slow chevy

gonna +1 on toeing them in

gonna +1 on toeing them in
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-12, 11:23 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,098,981
Posted By slow chevy

cheapie crankset and a master link because my...

cheapie crankset and a master link because my dumb ass shortened my chain one link too many due to being distracted by my woman.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,337
Posted By slow chevy

really all depends on how you use the bike man.

really all depends on how you use the bike man.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-20-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 988
Posted By slow chevy

googlemaps + common sense

googlemaps + common sense
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-12, 01:29 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,778
Posted By slow chevy

Oddly enough, I picked one up recently too.. the...

Oddly enough, I picked one up recently too.. the black , red , and yellow one.

I work two jobs. One is a nationwide bike / bike part / bike service retailer and the other is an assembly company...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By slow chevy

I've used loctite on the bolts. It's also a...

I've used loctite on the bolts.

It's also a sealed bearing assembly. Not cup and shaft.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By slow chevy

CHEAP CRANKS.. advice ?

Need a crank for this bike.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/267503_10150233554501674_544541673_7761694_247995_n.jpg

Need something under $60.

I have a Shimano Deore crankset...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-11, 01:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,842
Posted By slow chevy

Where's the confidence? Look at me!!

Where's the confidence? Look at me!!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-17-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,842
Posted By slow chevy

post your mug.

I'm curious what everyone in here looks like, and when I read posts, it'd be nice to put faces to names..surely I can't be the only one who feels this way.. also - the other forums I'm on , I know...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

If you need to know how to tune everything, I can...

If you need to know how to tune everything, I can help ya either way. I just like wrenching on things whether it's bikes or cars, hahahah
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-15-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By slow chevy

android FTMFW what kind do you have?

android FTMFW

what kind do you have?
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
06-13-11, 10:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,802
Posted By slow chevy

People like you bother me. You're acting like sex...

People like you bother me. You're acting like sex = filthy. Sex is a normal thing among human beings.. people like you need to STFU :crash:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

What is all wrong with it? I could likely help...

What is all wrong with it? I could likely help you out and save you a ton of money over going to a LBS with it. I've done most stuff related to bicycles, I could help you out with it since I'm local....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-11, 03:42 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,560
Posted By slow chevy

1991 Schwinn Mirada ...

1991 Schwinn Mirada

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3581/21575510150164800761674.jpg
http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/8347/21801410150164800871674.jpg

Got it for free when I was working...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-11, 05:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

Irving park ish?

Irving park ish?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-13-11, 05:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By slow chevy

I live in Lindenhurst! My gf lives in...

I live in Lindenhurst!

My gf lives in Waukesha, so I'm up that way a lot anyways. I don't know that I could keep up though!! :lol:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

Also .. side note, I think swimming could help...

Also .. side note, I think swimming could help his joints by moving in a low pressure situation.. should give it a shot
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-12-11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

Here's a googlemaps link showing what some of the...

Here's a googlemaps link showing what some of the stuff in our area is for trails, whether it be chip, limestone, paved.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

What do you ride? Trails.. pavement ? My...

What do you ride? Trails.. pavement ?

My problem lies in the fact that my gf is from Waukesha and no one else wants to ride with me, and I hate going alone. if I could find one or several people...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-11, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 636
Posted By slow chevy

Chicagoland clydes/athenas.

WHERE YOU AT?

Looking for a possible riding partner.. post up. :thumb:

Lindenhurst, here.. (Gurnee area)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-09-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By slow chevy

I think I'm the lucky one.. fixed my bikes outta...

I think I'm the lucky one.. fixed my bikes outta boredom after not riding since 2005 and she wants to begin riding with me. :)



I've been wanting to ride the Lake Shore for some time now but...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By slow chevy

Sounds nice. We were on the beach in Kenosha, wi....

Sounds nice. We were on the beach in Kenosha, wi. Chicago is planned though ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-07-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 927
Posted By slow chevy

me and the gf went riding out by lake michigan the other day.

took some pics I'd like to share

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/249763_10150203681816674_544541673_7499877_8339133_n.jpg...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-28-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,122
Posted By slow chevy

I hate to OT but here are two cars that handle...

I hate to OT but here are two cars that handle better than several porsches. They're both over 3,800 lbs.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-11, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By slow chevy

There's nothing wrong with any of my bikes and no...

There's nothing wrong with any of my bikes and no need to replace.. got a lot of memories with the trek and the mongoose both and money tied up, the schwinns are newly acquired but will gather more...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By slow chevy

The good part of upgrading this bike when I was...

The good part of upgrading this bike when I was younger was that I had a decent amount of new parts, and literally a few weeks after I got done with the Mongoose, I found a '95 Trek 830 in the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-27-11, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 764
Posted By slow chevy

First post in here.

What's up? My name is Eric. I guess I can tell a little about myself and why I'm here. I used to be EXTREMELY into bikes when I was younger, up until I got lazy when I got my license. I stopped...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
05-27-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By slow chevy

i ain't even mad

i ain't even mad
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By slow chevy

No problems getting the back to lock up , super...

No problems getting the back to lock up , super easy .. I have discs on my other mountain bike and like the increased performance they offer in wet situations over V-Brakes.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,585,071
Posted By slow chevy

My bike.. nothing special like anything here. I...

My bike.. nothing special like anything here. I got it when I was 13 or 14 and rode the hell out of it before I got my license at 16 and took the wheels off and put it in the attic of the garage. Got...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By slow chevy

Disc brake adapters (Specifically the brake therapy kit.. anyone have it?)

Have a 1995 Trek 830 I restored a few years ago. My girlfriend rides it when we go riding and I'd like to make it a little quicker stopping and put some discs on. I know what's involved up front (new...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

If you're in the Chicagoland area, hit me up.

If you're in the Chicagoland area, hit me up.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

I trued it the best I could, then took a small...

I trued it the best I could, then took a small piece of wood and one of these bad boys..

http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/u107/hammer.jpg

The wood kept slipping, so I decided that since I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-13-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

It's a 650B wheel. I decided that since it likely...

It's a 650B wheel. I decided that since it likely isn't worth much as is, to just bang the bend in the wheel out with a hammer and a piece of wood. You can barely notice it now, and the wheel trued...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

I'll take a look tomorrow and bump the thread....

I'll take a look tomorrow and bump the thread. :thumb:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

Thanks guys. Any idea where I can begin looking...

Thanks guys. Any idea where I can begin looking to find out if it's a "650B" ?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-11, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,046
Posted By slow chevy

1987? Schwinn Mirada.

Acquired this from a friend recently. I made a list of what's been done, what it needs at the end after pictures, and I'd like a general idea of what it's worth?

I detail cars for a living, so...
Forum: Introductions
04-25-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By slow chevy

Welcome, outta the Gurnee area. :)

Welcome, outta the Gurnee area. :)
Forum: Introductions
04-25-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 312
Posted By slow chevy

Welcome. If you're not too far from Mundelein may...

Welcome. If you're not too far from Mundelein may I suggest checking out the store I work at, M&M Cyclery at 734 Butterfield Road.. We have Trek, Cannondale primarily but can order anything you'd...
Forum: Introductions
04-24-11, 12:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 223
Posted By slow chevy

New outta Chicagoland.

My name is Eric.. 22 years old. New to this forum, but not to forums in general. I *LOVE* Cars and most anything with wheels.. and I used to be pretty into bikes but never really had real quality...
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