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Forum: Touring
12-21-15, 03:45 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,648
Posted By Vipon

BigSung,, I dig it, looks nice

BigSung,, I dig it, looks nice
Forum: Commuting
12-18-15, 11:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,854
Posted By Vipon

i want my two minutes back from reading this.

i want my two minutes back from reading this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-15, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,129
Posted By Vipon

i use a sharpened spoke as the awl

i use a sharpened spoke as the awl
Forum: Commuting
11-24-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 18,699
Posted By Vipon

Bicycle Shop Mechanic/Manager

Bicycle Shop Mechanic/Manager
Forum: Commuting
11-24-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,333
Posted By Vipon

people assume you have lost your license because...

people assume you have lost your license because of DUI. Then think its stupid when you tell them you do it because you like it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-15, 01:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,629
Posted By Vipon

I love going to work everyday. 99% of the people...

I love going to work everyday. 99% of the people who walk through the door are there because they are into the same things as me, mainly bikes.
I wanted to work in a bike shop at 12 years old when...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-15, 10:51 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,046
Posted By Vipon

went off and ran my mouth,,, yesterday was 46...

went off and ran my mouth,,, yesterday was 46 rain and wind :cry:
Forum: Commuting
03-05-15, 01:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,046
Posted By Vipon

86 here today in Florida,, but windy:lol:

86 here today in Florida,, but windy:lol:
Forum: Commuting
02-28-15, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,266
Posted By Vipon

I carry all the same as above, tire levers,...

I carry all the same as above, tire levers, cycling multi-tool, tube, couple of tye wraps. All this is wrapped in a terry cloth rag and secured with a heavy rubber band and kept in a seat bag.

The...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,272
Posted By Vipon

i'm in St. Augustine Fl. I just have fenders, and...

i'm in St. Augustine Fl. I just have fenders, and have an 11 mile ride to work. With a two mile commute and access to a locker room, I wouldn't even worry about it. I occasionally get drenched but it...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,492
Posted By Vipon

Raleigh even offers a hybrid 27.5, 7 speed...

Raleigh even offers a hybrid 27.5, 7 speed Venture.

I commute by mountain bike, have for years. But that is what i had to work with. If I were to buy a new bike, I would look for something other...
Forum: Commuting
09-19-10, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 957
Posted By Vipon

I might have to drive in once every couple of...

I might have to drive in once every couple of months, when I do the guys dont seem to do anything right at work. I have to do a lot of yelleing to get everyone back in line.
Wierd how its the only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,156,951
Posted By Vipon

No picture, but posted on Phoenix craiglist ...

No picture, but posted on Phoenix craiglist

1972 PARAMOUNT frame-chrome - $850 (Chandler)

Date: 2010-01-12, 12:22PM MST
Reply to: sale-wahwx-1549376661@craigslist.org...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-25-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,369
Posted By Vipon

finally broke down and asked for bike riding...

finally broke down and asked for bike riding clothes. I been riding for 30 years in whatever I had, including a carhart coat every winter.
I got a skull cap so my helmet will finally fit this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-23-09, 02:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,849
Posted By Vipon

I'm riding a Trek 990, lugged frame, full Deore...

I'm riding a Trek 990, lugged frame, full Deore XT components with a front shock.
I do exactly what you are wanting to do.
I commute everday of the week on it and if someone wants to do some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 24,869
Posted By Vipon

129313 Laying the smackdown on my son when he...

129313
Laying the smackdown on my son when he tried to pass
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-16-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,525
Posted By Vipon

Sibley, I bought that same KHS at a thrift store...

Sibley, I bought that same KHS at a thrift store for 12.00$ in a lot better shape.

its way over priced and not that great of a bike. Super heavy,
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-01-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By Vipon

John Howard

127268I found this at Goodwill this summer. It was missing the bars, seatpost and needed a major cleaning. I threw a set of bars on her that I had laying around and tuned her up and took her for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,856
Posted By Vipon

127266my Letour, with a pump peg WOW, i finally...

127266my Letour, with a pump peg
WOW, i finally posted a picture by myself!!!!!!, Mine also has the single water bottle bosses and the same rear dropouts. The head badge says "Schwinn Chicago"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,856
Posted By Vipon

Looks exactly like my LeTour.

Looks exactly like my LeTour.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-09, 05:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,570
Posted By Vipon

I just took 2 weeks off the bike and drove...

I just took 2 weeks off the bike and drove everyday. This week was my first day back in the saddle.
I was feeling the same way, took the 2 weeks off and all those feelings have gone away. I'm back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By Vipon

Might have missed one

I called too late, it was gone. Might have been bogus though, but I'll lie awake for weeks thinking about it.

http://prescott.craigslist.org/bik/1425028337.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By Vipon

Goodwill found John Howard

http://https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/myalbum/photos/photo16/9c/fe/48db1055a343__1249193165000.jpeg

I found this David Tesch built John Howard at Goodwill. They had it listed for 20.00 but I...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,727
Posted By Vipon

Does anybody have any hints for attaching a front...

Does anybody have any hints for attaching a front fender to a suspension fork. I like my suspension so I really dont want to switch it out
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By Vipon

I sent you an email, your all set up in St....

I sent you an email, your all set up in St. Augustine for a place to stay.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-12-09, 07:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,688
Posted By Vipon

I started using walmart tubes when my LBS refused...

I started using walmart tubes when my LBS refused to take back a tube that had hole in it when I took it out of the box.
Forum: Touring
07-12-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,394
Posted By Vipon

My daughter is in St. Augustine, her and her...

My daughter is in St. Augustine, her and her roomate may be interested in giving you a place to crash for a few days. They are both bikers.

PM me if your interested. She's wanting to do a tour...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,999
Posted By Vipon

I vote for the rack and bags also. My ususal...

I vote for the rack and bags also. My ususal commuter broke down last week and I switched to a bike without the bags and rack, I used a backpack and hated every minute of it
Forum: Southwest
05-06-09, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,114
Posted By Vipon

I'm in Prescott, about an hour 1/2 south of Flag....

I'm in Prescott, about an hour 1/2 south of Flag. The Mountainbike trails in Flag/Sedona/Prescott are awesome.

The good part about living in this part of AZ is you don't get the heat that Pheonix...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,130,046
Posted By Vipon

I believe it is a 1992. My boss gave it to me he...

I believe it is a 1992. My boss gave it to me he bought it new. I don't think it had more than 10 miles on it when he gave it to me. I have since changed out the tires to bontrager big hank smoothies...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 17,457
Posted By Vipon

Plant Manager of an Aluminum Extrusion operation....

Plant Manager of an Aluminum Extrusion operation.
My first post in C&V
Forum: Commuting
01-11-09, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By Vipon

I'm running trekking bars on my mountain bike and...

I'm running trekking bars on my mountain bike and love them.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-07-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 908
Posted By Vipon

The ride from Jacksonville to St. Augustine is...

The ride from Jacksonville to St. Augustine is nice.
Ride into St. Augustine and stop at Tradewinds. Tell Mark, Levi say hi.
Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,045
Posted By Vipon

I am doing this to mine this weekend. I'm using...

I am doing this to mine this weekend. I'm using Hemp twine, then shellac. I saw a vintage road bike done this way and liked the look.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,485
Posted By Vipon

I'm in a much better mood to handle the early...

I'm in a much better mood to handle the early morning problems at work. The guys at work like it better now that I commute. I'm also a whole lot less crabby when I get hom
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 5,578
Posted By Vipon

I hate thieves and can protect myself. If I...

I hate thieves and can protect myself. If I caught him in the act he wouldn't get away, and he would still be there when the cops came.
Forum: Commuting
12-01-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 882
Posted By Vipon

The music was great, where did you find David...

The music was great, where did you find David Bryne unplugged?
Forum: Commuting
11-28-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 34,267
Posted By Vipon

I wasn't commuting but mountainbiking with my...

I wasn't commuting but mountainbiking with my buddy when we came on a full out nude photo shoot,(girl). She was fully nude and doing poses on a big boulder. It wasn't an just a guy and his girl...
Forum: Commuting
11-25-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,473
Posted By Vipon

I find if I lay everyhting out the night before,...

I find if I lay everyhting out the night before, (My riding clothes, work clothes lunch in the fridge) I'm much more succesfull at actually riding. Before I started this routine I would come up with...
Forum: Commuting
11-11-08, 07:39 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,595
Posted By Vipon

I have a '92 trek 990 mountainbike. I'm running...

I have a '92 trek 990 mountainbike. I'm running 2" bontrager slicks with a rear rack and panniers. I have a valley between my house and work. I tried my road bike but couldn't make it up the grade...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,161
Posted By Vipon

I run a set of Bontrager Big Hanks on mine. I...

I run a set of Bontrager Big Hanks on mine. I have had them on all summer and the have held up well. They also have white letters and a red pinstripe, the look good
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By Vipon

Been a long time.

Hi, new guy here from Prescott Valley, AZ.

Got out and rode some single track yesterday, its been 14 years since the last time I rode any dirt. My 16 year old son and I went to some local trails....
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