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Tires and a lock........Gotta set your priorities you know........
It looks so much nicer in pictures. Chained to the bike rack you get the feeling it will give you tetanus.
It looks so much nicer in pictures. Chained to the bike rack you get the feeling it will give you tetanus.
#3402
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Talleymonster,
It's great to see multiple incarnations of the same bike.
Since your commuting in workboots, you might want to put toestraps on the toeclips.
When I was commuting in winter boots last winter I bent mine open enough that one finally ripped out after catching on the pavement - I was riding the back of the pedal, just starting off.
It's great to see multiple incarnations of the same bike.
Since your commuting in workboots, you might want to put toestraps on the toeclips.
When I was commuting in winter boots last winter I bent mine open enough that one finally ripped out after catching on the pavement - I was riding the back of the pedal, just starting off.
How would I do it? Strap them, but keep them loose enough so that if need be I could back my foot out of the clip/strap?
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Hehehe, I know that spot well. Right next to one of my favorite bars...the Tiki Ti!
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It's an '07. I'm really happy with it. It's a bit on the heavy side but the Double Butted chromoly frame make it a super comfortable ride.
#3405
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Here's my beloved French go getter. Motobecane Jubillee Sport with Columbus tubing, inexternal lugs. First road bike I've ever owned as I bought it to make it my beater bike. Have had her since 2005. Bought from an older gentleman right outside of Boston for $55. Had time trial handlebars, old computer, old raggity seat, and downtube shifters. Changed the TT bars for regular drop bars, got used seat from ebay, put old used rear rack, added fenders and rode it for a while with downtube shifters.
Wanted a singlespeed so stripped the frame of it's components and made it into a single with the existing wheels and rear cassette, which are the dreaded Heliomatic. The rear cassette gave in about 3 months ago while riding in downtown Durham as it stripped itself while going uphill. Did not ride it for while as I was riding a replacement aluminum Trek roadie for a little while.
Missed her badly after about 3 months so had an idea to put the components back on instead this time with stem shifters & riser bar for comfort. Went to the Chapel Hill recyclery one Sunday and got my riser bar, replaced rear wheel with old Shimano wheel, and added the Suntour stem shifters. Bought new brake & shifter cables and went to work.
Got it back to daily commuter condition and loving it like the first day i ever rode. So smooth and love how it looks now. Been using it not only as work/gym commuter, but also been using it for Saturday morning farmers market runs on the America Tobacco Trail with my fiance and her commuter (pics & story soon to come) and my dog tagging along with the Instep Bike trailer I just purchased. I need to replace the rear cassette as it has a couple bent cogs on the 5th cog but I am not using 5 and 6 until fixed.
FYI: I have had many bikes in between (steel and aluminum) to see if this one can be replaced and still have not found one that satisfies me like this Motobecane. The steel just feels so smooth and I love the geometry of it. I end just end up selling the ones I get and always keep my trusty French soulmate.
Wanted a singlespeed so stripped the frame of it's components and made it into a single with the existing wheels and rear cassette, which are the dreaded Heliomatic. The rear cassette gave in about 3 months ago while riding in downtown Durham as it stripped itself while going uphill. Did not ride it for while as I was riding a replacement aluminum Trek roadie for a little while.
Missed her badly after about 3 months so had an idea to put the components back on instead this time with stem shifters & riser bar for comfort. Went to the Chapel Hill recyclery one Sunday and got my riser bar, replaced rear wheel with old Shimano wheel, and added the Suntour stem shifters. Bought new brake & shifter cables and went to work.
Got it back to daily commuter condition and loving it like the first day i ever rode. So smooth and love how it looks now. Been using it not only as work/gym commuter, but also been using it for Saturday morning farmers market runs on the America Tobacco Trail with my fiance and her commuter (pics & story soon to come) and my dog tagging along with the Instep Bike trailer I just purchased. I need to replace the rear cassette as it has a couple bent cogs on the 5th cog but I am not using 5 and 6 until fixed.
FYI: I have had many bikes in between (steel and aluminum) to see if this one can be replaced and still have not found one that satisfies me like this Motobecane. The steel just feels so smooth and I love the geometry of it. I end just end up selling the ones I get and always keep my trusty French soulmate.
#3406
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Talleymonster,
Thats exactly how I do it. I only bother to adjust the straps before and after winter for my boots.
Just practice a bit with them, it's real easy.
When I started riding 20 some years ago, you could still get cleats with slots in them so that your shoes would be somewhat locked to the pedals when you tightened the straps. Even then, you could get your shoes out of the pedals with a bit of practice.
Thats exactly how I do it. I only bother to adjust the straps before and after winter for my boots.
Just practice a bit with them, it's real easy.
When I started riding 20 some years ago, you could still get cleats with slots in them so that your shoes would be somewhat locked to the pedals when you tightened the straps. Even then, you could get your shoes out of the pedals with a bit of practice.
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Here's my beloved French go getter. Motobecane Jubillee Sport with Columbus tubing, inexternal lugs. First road bike I've ever owned as I bought it to make it my beater bike. Have had her since 2005. Bought from an older gentleman right outside of Boston for $55. Had time trial handlebars, old computer, old raggity seat, and downtube shifters. Changed the TT bars for regular drop bars, got used seat from ebay, put old used rear rack, added fenders and rode it for a while with downtube shifters.
Wanted a singlespeed so stripped the frame of it's components and made it into a single with the existing wheels and rear cassette, which are the dreaded Heliomatic. The rear cassette gave in about 3 months ago while riding in downtown Durham as it stripped itself while going uphill. Did not ride it for while as I was riding a replacement aluminum Trek roadie for a little while.
Missed her badly after about 3 months so had an idea to put the components back on instead this time with stem shifters & riser bar for comfort. Went to the Chapel Hill recyclery one Sunday and got my riser bar, replaced rear wheel with old Shimano wheel, and added the Suntour stem shifters. Bought new brake & shifter cables and went to work.
Got it back to daily commuter condition and loving it like the first day i ever rode. So smooth and love how it looks now. Been using it not only as work/gym commuter, but also been using it for Saturday morning farmers market runs on the America Tobacco Trail with my fiance and her commuter (pics & story soon to come) and my dog tagging along with the Instep Bike trailer I just purchased. I need to replace the rear cassette as it has a couple bent cogs on the 5th cog but I am not using 5 and 6 until fixed.
FYI: I have had many bikes in between (steel and aluminum) to see if this one can be replaced and still have not found one that satisfies me like this Motobecane. The steel just feels so smooth and I love the geometry of it. I end just end up selling the ones I get and always keep my trusty French soulmate.
Wanted a singlespeed so stripped the frame of it's components and made it into a single with the existing wheels and rear cassette, which are the dreaded Heliomatic. The rear cassette gave in about 3 months ago while riding in downtown Durham as it stripped itself while going uphill. Did not ride it for while as I was riding a replacement aluminum Trek roadie for a little while.
Missed her badly after about 3 months so had an idea to put the components back on instead this time with stem shifters & riser bar for comfort. Went to the Chapel Hill recyclery one Sunday and got my riser bar, replaced rear wheel with old Shimano wheel, and added the Suntour stem shifters. Bought new brake & shifter cables and went to work.
Got it back to daily commuter condition and loving it like the first day i ever rode. So smooth and love how it looks now. Been using it not only as work/gym commuter, but also been using it for Saturday morning farmers market runs on the America Tobacco Trail with my fiance and her commuter (pics & story soon to come) and my dog tagging along with the Instep Bike trailer I just purchased. I need to replace the rear cassette as it has a couple bent cogs on the 5th cog but I am not using 5 and 6 until fixed.
FYI: I have had many bikes in between (steel and aluminum) to see if this one can be replaced and still have not found one that satisfies me like this Motobecane. The steel just feels so smooth and I love the geometry of it. I end just end up selling the ones I get and always keep my trusty French soulmate.
#3410
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My ride 1972 Varsity got it off e-bay 50 bucks. Lots of work and her she is now. Her names Swinnie!
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Yea, that is a cheap floor pump. Still looking to order a rigid front fork and some other things.
#3413
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I love the "Bike and Destroy" label. I shall be making some of those and putting them on all my bicycles.
My commute is only 5 kilometres return, all residential, so I alternate between one of my two clown bikes (the other being a Giant Halfway):
I've got a 17-year-old Raleigh Rocky that I use for winter commuting.
My commute is only 5 kilometres return, all residential, so I alternate between one of my two clown bikes (the other being a Giant Halfway):
I've got a 17-year-old Raleigh Rocky that I use for winter commuting.
#3414
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Nice bike. I've been trying to get into an older Schwinn. But people are asking for $150 and up for them around here. Plus, most of them seem to be 58c and up. Way too big for my midget body.
#3415
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My birthday present to myself: 2008 Trek Portland. Fast. Agile.
Just picked it up Saturday. Today was its first commute.
Just picked it up Saturday. Today was its first commute.
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I like that bike. I almost went with one, but then did the Fuji Cross Comp instead. I might do a few races this year, hince going the cyclocross route. I can't afford both unfortunately.
#3417
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Thanks! It is the perfect commuter for my 30+ & 50+ mile commute days.
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#3418
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Happy birthday to ya, and congrats on the sweet ride.
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not a cummuter (i walk from the bedroom to the home office...)
but we do most everything on a bike.
with the little one i'm on the bak most days... (did i post this here already?)
kite flying:
cold spring mornings:
to UPS for eBay sales:
glamor shot...
but we do most everything on a bike.
with the little one i'm on the bak most days... (did i post this here already?)
kite flying:
cold spring mornings:
to UPS for eBay sales:
glamor shot...
#3420
Life Is The Trip
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Well they came with straps. I didn't put them on because I was a little afraid of them, honestly. I'm just afraid that somebody will pull out in front of me or something and I'll have to bail while strapped to the bike.
How would I do it? Strap them, but keep them loose enough so that if need be I could back my foot out of the clip/strap?
How would I do it? Strap them, but keep them loose enough so that if need be I could back my foot out of the clip/strap?
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Retired got a lot time on my hands and enjoy reading this forum since i am a bicyclist. With that being said, I would for you guys to recommend another forum that is as interesting and informative as this one.
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It's a beautiful, beautiful thing. Did it come stock with the black grips and black saddle? It looks great with them, but I've only seen the Portland with the brown grips and saddle as it appears on the Trek website.
Happy birthday to ya, and congrats on the sweet ride.
Happy birthday to ya, and congrats on the sweet ride.
Yep, it came with the black saddle and bar tape. I added the PlanetBike full fenders in place of the small ones that come stock. My understanding is they abandoned the brown due to issues with getting the bar tape and saddle colors to match.
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#3424
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A shot of my Kona Dew -- picked it up in mid-July. Since this photo was taken, I've added some fenders
-KHD
Bothell, WA
-KHD
Bothell, WA
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