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Forum: Commuting
06-01-14, 06:41 PM
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Posted By monsterpile

I sold my Breezer last fall. I didn't want to but...

I sold my Breezer last fall. I didn't want to but I can't keep every bike and it was ready to roll so I found a buyer. Very smooth a great bike and I miss it a little, but the 3-speed wasn't enough...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I won't be losing any sleep at night about this...

I won't be losing any sleep at night about this and I think on my mini velo I use for commuting has lower hanging fruit than anything pictured. I am not worried.
Forum: Commuting
09-06-13, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Sweet build!!! I look forward to whatever you...

Sweet build!!! I look forward to whatever you build up next.
Forum: Commuting
08-04-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I had one of these bikes I really liked the...

I had one of these bikes I really liked the chrome fork and the white pearl paint job. It was a size too small for me so it moved on. I am glad you found something that fit you.
Forum: Commuting
07-23-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
06-03-13, 10:21 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

My dream bike is a monstercross minivelo. I hope...

My dream bike is a monstercross minivelo. I hope one of these days I can make it happen.

I am pretty sure a small shop here in Lincoln actually had one of these Bullys in stock. I stopped and...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Those n=1 bikes are nice.

Those n=1 bikes are nice.
Forum: Commuting
06-02-13, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Thats pretty awesome! I'll be interested in how...

Thats pretty awesome! I'll be interested in how you like that frame. I didn't hit quote I was referring to the Origin 8 buly, but the Buzz is pretty sweet too. =)
Forum: Commuting
05-27-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Glad you asked. =) It was $50 and less than a...

Glad you asked. =) It was $50 and less than a mile from my house.

Thanks for all the compliments. A couple times Nashbar had some Breezer bikes for pretty good prices, but I never pulled the...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Beginning next month I will be starting a new...

Beginning next month I will be starting a new job. Its not much closer only a half mile less far than my current job, but the nice thing is the route has basically no hills. I considered switching to...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-12, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

LOL you drive a hard bargain offering more than...

LOL you drive a hard bargain offering more than the asking price. A few weeks ago I bought a Schwinn CrissCross for $50 at a thrift store. It had some newer tires and stuff like that so it was pretty...
Forum: Commuting
07-15-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

A Schwinn Crosscut in ready to ride condition is...

A Schwinn Crosscut in ready to ride condition is worth what you paid. If it was in really tough shape then yeah I guess only $25 bucks, but if the frame is good i would consider paying $25 just for...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Thats such a clean simple bike. I might have to...

Thats such a clean simple bike. I might have to end up with one of those someday.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

My sister in law is moving from Washington State...

My sister in law is moving from Washington State to Lincoln and staying with us till she gets settled and I think she is selling her Schwinn Frontier in Washington and will need a commuter once we...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

+1 Thats such a well put together bike. Heck if...

+1 Thats such a well put together bike. Heck if you didn't know its story an untrained eye might expect it came from the factory setup mostly like that.

Hey Fizzaly, how did you end up liking...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I love my little Shetland it still my favorite...

I love my little Shetland it still my favorite bike in the stable, but the Citta is a great little commuter. Its really stable and comfy plus I can put regular sized Panniers on it with a rear rack...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

LOL I had to look "ponking" up to see what it...

LOL I had to look "ponking" up to see what it meant. The frame seems plenty stiff but its not as responsive as my Windsor Shetland, but thats not surprising given their relative geometry. The Citta...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Here is my newest commuter that I plan to be my...

Here is my newest commuter that I plan to be my new primary commuting bike. Its a Citta Gazelle minivelo I got on eBay on a tip from a member on the Folding Bike forum. I plan to add a rear rack and...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Here is a 1985 Nishiki Sport I just finished and...

Here is a 1985 Nishiki Sport I just finished and delivered to a good friend to ride to work. He started riding his Huffy mountain bike a couple weeks ago and decided he wanted to get more serious and...
Forum: Commuting
05-10-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Yeah the Traveler has the same frame as the Le...

Yeah the Traveler has the same frame as the Le Tour. I don't know what it is about that frame in that size and the geometry and all that jazz, but my Le Tour really works for me. It feels really...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Thats a great story of how you got going. I love...

Thats a great story of how you got going. I love the Schwinns from this era I have a 1987 Le Tour its awesome. Nice bike you have there.
Forum: Commuting
05-09-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

lol

lol
Forum: Commuting
05-08-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

After seeing this bike I noticed a Fuji...

After seeing this bike I noticed a Fuji Silhouette (1991 singlespeed flatbar road bike with coaster brake) for sale on Craigslist that reminded me of this bike. I checked it out, but it needed more...
Forum: Commuting
05-08-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Yep I agree nothing wrong with that one. I like...

Yep I agree nothing wrong with that one. I like it.
Forum: Commuting
05-03-12, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

That Ti bike is really sweet.

That Ti bike is really sweet.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-12, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Thanks for the compliments and yes its a Nitto...

Thanks for the compliments and yes its a Nitto stem. I am still trying to decide if I want to leave it as-is or put some brifters on it.
Forum: Commuting
05-01-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I am glad you enjoyed the pictures and memories....

I am glad you enjoyed the pictures and memories. =) Some people here kinda rip on Lincoln saying it isn't this and that, but its a really nice place to live actually and a great town for cycling. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I am kinda shocked I haven't bought an orange...

I am kinda shocked I haven't bought an orange bike by now. I've wanted one for a while.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

If you want to know the answers these important...

If you want to know the answers these important questions you need to ask the guys at Blue's Bikes in Lincoln that put this bike together in 1994. =) I bought it last summer from a guy that barely...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-12, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I probably won't commute much on this 1995 Giant...

I probably won't commute much on this 1995 Giant Allegre, but I thought I would share some shots I took this weekend.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa85/monsterpile/DSCF4890.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

As a Minnesota Vikings fan I approve of the color...

As a Minnesota Vikings fan I approve of the color combo! =)
Forum: Commuting
04-07-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Sweet did it come together well? Maybe you had a...

Sweet did it come together well? Maybe you had a thread about the bike and I missed it because I didn't post for a while. If there was a thread I would like to read it. I would be alot more jealous...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-12, 09:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Maybe I missed it, but was this built up from...

Maybe I missed it, but was this built up from that gigantic Nashbar frame sale?
Forum: Commuting
04-02-12, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Cool thanks for the feedback. I had forgotten...

Cool thanks for the feedback. I had forgotten about the ability to put huge tires in there. I'd to get one of these, but I gotta thin out the herd before I would be able to do that and who knows when...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Those are pretty levers and the bike is a...

Those are pretty levers and the bike is a wonderful build
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I have always thought this was a great bike if I...

I have always thought this was a great bike if I ever decided to go the IGH route. It sounds like you have been happy with it, but I would like to hear more about what you think.
Forum: Commuting
03-29-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Here is the latest form of my old Trek. I love...

Here is the latest form of my old Trek. I love the combo of a pannier on one side and a folding basket on the other. I think I'll do the same setup with my other commuter. This is such a great bike. ...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Yeah, I don't remember how well they did or did...

Yeah, I don't remember how well they did or did not function, but yeah I hated the ergonomic feel of those type levers. I had them on a Windsor Clockwork from bikes island last year and I would have...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I haven't been on here as much the last few...

I haven't been on here as much the last few months. When did you get the Uno it looks great? I see you snagged it at Bikesisland. I was tempted to pick one up when they were cheap, but I am glad I...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-12, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I love the Schwinns from this era. I really need...

I love the Schwinns from this era. I really need to finish my overhaul on my 1987 Le Tour.
Forum: Commuting
02-06-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Here is my trusty Trek back in the rotation as a...

Here is my trusty Trek back in the rotation as a winter bike. I have my homemade studded tires on it and I am planning on riding it to work tomorrow. I like to call it the Snow Patrol bike. I took it...
Forum: Commuting
01-09-12, 11:23 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Would you post some more pics of the bike? I...

Would you post some more pics of the bike? I would like to see some real world pics of one.
Forum: Commuting
01-09-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I have hybrid version of this bike with that...

I have hybrid version of this bike with that sweet spatter paint job. Its like the bike is made out of an Oreo Blizzard or something. =) I think I might have to give up on the idea of building up...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Dude is that one of those Rideable Replica seats?...

Dude is that one of those Rideable Replica seats? If so I would like to hear what you think of it. I have been playing phone tag with them trying to order a few.
Forum: Commuting
08-24-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

This paint job is not my style but it looks...

This paint job is not my style but it looks great. I hope to see more photos of the complete bike.
Forum: Commuting
08-20-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

I just love looking at the Schwinn catalogs from...

I just love looking at the Schwinn catalogs from that era. It all started when I fixed up a 1989 Schwinn traveler for a friend of mine. I really liked it, but i didn't know how much I probably liked...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Me like. I have Schwinn lust after getting my Le...

Me like. I have Schwinn lust after getting my Le Tour.
Forum: Commuting
08-16-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Those Thick Slicks look so rad.

Those Thick Slicks look so rad.
Forum: Commuting
07-27-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Those are both nifty. Thanks for posting that...

Those are both nifty. Thanks for posting that info.
Forum: Commuting
07-26-11, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,300
Posted By monsterpile

Those nice old hybrids turned into...

Those nice old hybrids turned into touring/commuters are so sweet.
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