Hi from the Whiskey City!
08-20-18, 09:15 PM
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Hi from the Whiskey City!
What's up! My name's Tyler - I live in Peoria, and am one of the few proud citizens. Most folks look at me funny when I say that I enjoy riding up and down the bluffs.
I ride a single speed track bike - it's custom. ;-) I started with a cheap Walmart bike, and have been gradually replacing parts to build my dream bike. I had it set up as a fixie for a while, but had to switch over to the freewheel due to mechanical issues. I'm hoping to pick up a new rear wheel and delve back into the fixie world sometime soon!
I grew up on a bike, but really got into street riding in 2015 after watching Premium Rush. Now I try to ride to work at least 3 or 4 days a week, and take off on longer jaunts on the weekend.
I ride a single speed track bike - it's custom. ;-) I started with a cheap Walmart bike, and have been gradually replacing parts to build my dream bike. I had it set up as a fixie for a while, but had to switch over to the freewheel due to mechanical issues. I'm hoping to pick up a new rear wheel and delve back into the fixie world sometime soon!
I grew up on a bike, but really got into street riding in 2015 after watching Premium Rush. Now I try to ride to work at least 3 or 4 days a week, and take off on longer jaunts on the weekend.
08-21-18, 09:32 AM
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Hi Tyler, welcome! The neat thing about building your own bike is not only the learning , but finding out what you really want in it and just doing it. I think that's awesome. Glad to see you joined here. 
08-24-18, 06:56 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums Tyler. We have many downstate forum members.
08-24-18, 08:20 PM
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Welcome, Tyler. I live in East Peoria. 
If you haven't already, check up on the Illinois Valley Wheelmen club. See you on the road!
If you haven't already, check up on the Illinois Valley Wheelmen club. See you on the road!
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08-24-18, 08:34 PM
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Welcome to the forum Tyler!
I Spent a fair amount of time on the Rock Island Trail when I was down at Bradley, Never enjoyed riding around up and down the bluffs though...
I Spent a fair amount of time on the Rock Island Trail when I was down at Bradley, Never enjoyed riding around up and down the bluffs though...
08-24-18, 08:41 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums, tylerstembridge!
