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Forum: Commuting
02-11-11, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15,697
Views: 12,386,754
Posted By flipride

Here is the finished build. I've only ridden it...

Here is the finished build. I've only ridden it ~6mi. but have yet to notice anything that bugs me.
I decided to go with a synthetic cork tape...no regrets yet. Seems to do well in the rain and is...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,805
Posted By flipride

First time commuting on my newly rebuilt bike....

First time commuting on my newly rebuilt bike. Taking it in small steps so I don't give up. Rode 1.6mi to the transit center and caught a bus the rest of the 9mi. Weather was chilly (40°F) and...
Forum: Commuting
01-28-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15,697
Views: 12,386,754
Posted By flipride

Thanks FreddyV! I'm going to check and see if...

Thanks FreddyV! I'm going to check and see if it's available here in the States. I like the
thought of having a "built-in" lock for quick lock ups.

** Edit: I just saw all sorts of info about...
Forum: Touring
01-27-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,819
Posted By flipride

@chris_in_miami It is indeed. It is the LHT, but...

@chris_in_miami It is indeed. It is the LHT, but I didn't want the branding because a lot of bikes get stolen around my office. I started scraping the stickers off, but then realized I was damaging...
Forum: Touring
01-27-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,819
Posted By flipride

Nearing a "finished" (meaning ride-able) product....

Nearing a "finished" (meaning ride-able) product. Posted the first pic a while ago, but wanted to show the progress made.

Don't have a real "before" shot, but this is just after painting and new...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15,697
Views: 12,386,754
Posted By flipride

They are Vuelta's actually. I peeled the stickers...

They are Vuelta's actually. I peeled the stickers off because I really didn't want lots of garish branding. I think they are the 26" MTB pro (as opposed to the comp.
Maybe these are better? ...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 15,697
Views: 12,386,754
Posted By flipride

@ecovelo that is a beautiful bike. I love the...

@ecovelo that is a beautiful bike. I love the simplicity of it. What is that under the rear stays? Is that a lock or the rear brake?

Rebuilding my 1994 Trek Mtn Track 850 for commuting. Posted a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,682
Posted By flipride

SteelsReal - I just put the tiki's on my bike. I...

SteelsReal - I just put the tiki's on my bike. I have not finished the build yet, so I don't have as fully informed an opinion as I would like. Pic below. Here are my opinions so far:

1. I think...
Forum: Touring
12-16-10, 01:41 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,819
Posted By flipride

@fietsbob I was just looking at your bike...

@fietsbob

I was just looking at your bike on cyclofiend. I love that site for getting ideas on how to proceed with my conversion. Nicely done!
Forum: Touring
12-16-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,819
Posted By flipride

Just starting a rebuild of my '94 Trek Mountain...

Just starting a rebuild of my '94 Trek Mountain Track 850. It used to be some sort of ice blue/green color. A friend and I completely stripped it to bare metal. I had thought to leave it that way,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,959
Posted By flipride

And to continue the Om Nom ...

And to continue the Om Nom
http://i.imgur.com/u5NvN.jpg (http://imgur.com/u5NvN)
Forum: Introductions
12-10-10, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By flipride

Howdy echo2011! If you're in Seattle, do you have...

Howdy echo2011! If you're in Seattle, do you have a good (meaning safe/not too difficult) route from Northgate to downtown? Need a relatively easy ride to start getting back in shape.

Here is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-10, 04:46 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,772
Posted By flipride

@poguemahone I just searched kayak and bike in...

@poguemahone I just searched kayak and bike in google. I agree that a touring kayak would be better for longer paddle and to carry weaponry. Of course, if zombies were in pursuit, I'd be getting into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,772
Posted By flipride

I also had to vote for non-susp MTB. Any good...

I also had to vote for non-susp MTB. Any good escape route from a city will be to a rural area. Roads will be littered with carcasses and debris. I think I'd also have a kayak/canoe with me (probably...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-08-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By flipride

Hey Seattle Forrest, I don't know if anyone ever...

Hey Seattle Forrest, I don't know if anyone ever PM'd you or if you even still read this site, but I thought I'd chip in my two cents. I think there is basically no way around the hills. One thing...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-08-10, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By flipride

@B. Carfree I thought they were weird too, but I...

@B. Carfree I thought they were weird too, but I don't know enough about these things to really have an opinion about it. I just think it's great that they're even doing it. Unfortunately, my rebuild...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-10, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15,697
Views: 12,386,754
Posted By flipride

@DJconspicious what is the bike light of yours?...

@DJconspicious what is the bike light of yours? It looks seamless with your bars. Love it.
Forum: Introductions
12-03-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By flipride

:eek::thumb: Where is the solar shower? Good Lord...

:eek::thumb: Where is the solar shower? Good Lord man...that's incredible.
Forum: Introductions
12-03-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By flipride

Thanks 10 wheels. I shall do my best, but is...

Thanks 10 wheels. I shall do my best, but is one's bike ever really "finished"? :D
Forum: Introductions
12-03-10, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 332
Posted By flipride

Hello from Seattle

Returning rider. I rode all the time in HS and then used my ride for transpo in college. It's sat in my shed while I got heavy, (I mean worked too much).

Pulled the bike out of the shed and...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
12-03-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,082
Posted By flipride

Hey all, sorry to revive an old thread, but just...

Hey all, sorry to revive an old thread, but just saw this on the Pinehurst neighborhood blog.
Volunteer for neighborhood bike counts...
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