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Forum: Commuting
08-16-22, 10:16 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,449
Posted By Timbeau

The chain cover is simply auto wire harness loom,...

The chain cover is simply auto wire harness loom, 3/8", I got a roll from the auto parts store.

It just slios over the chain. I superglued and overlapped the ends together. There's no drag, and...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-22, 12:35 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,449
Posted By Timbeau

My '88 Schwinn something-or-other...

... I call her "Big Blue."

I originally spotted the lugged steel frame, fork, and seat post, then built her up over time.

I commute about 4 1/2 miles each way daily, and is currently my...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-21, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,591
Posted By Timbeau

My Schwinn commuter

This is the bike I commute on about half the time (I have a foldie I really like). It's an old Schwinn something or other. I built the 700c wheels with Sturmey Archer hubs; the rear is anRXL-RD5 5...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-13-21, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,337
Posted By Timbeau

Well... they can. There's a large number of...

Well... they can.

There's a large number of IGH hubs on the market, and they vary greatly in price, from a couple of hundred to a few thousand dollars.

They have advantages and disadvantages....
Forum: BMX
04-07-21, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Timbeau

Yeah, I don't have canti bosses, but good idea.

Yeah, I don't have canti bosses, but good idea.
Forum: BMX
03-23-21, 02:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Timbeau

Tektro U Brakes

I have a 2000 Schwinn Panther 26" that's set up with U Brakes.

It seems to me that you BMX guys are the experts on U Brakes, so I'm posting here.

Can you help me identify the brakes I have? I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-20-21, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,337
Posted By Timbeau

Thanks; it's a really fun, capable bike.

Thanks; it's a really fun, capable bike.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-06-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,337
Posted By Timbeau

2000 Schwinn Panther

This is my 2000 Schwinn Panther. I bought it off of craigslist in stock condition for $75. It's my little trail bike, and still a work in progress.

Some issues with it. The u brakes limit tire...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
11-16-20, 12:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,404
Posted By Timbeau

My bar bike build

Frame is a lugged steel Chicago Schwinn something or other.

Sturmey Archer 5 speed drum brake in the rear, Sturmey Archer drum brake in the front.

Bottle generator light system.

Vintage...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-20, 10:08 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,202,603
Posted By Timbeau

Whitewalls!

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My Dahon Eco 7 needed new tires, so I decided to go with some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-20, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,124
Posted By Timbeau

It is a nice tree. I think they strung up a...

It is a nice tree.

I think they strung up a horse thief from it in 1881.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-20, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,124
Posted By Timbeau

This is true. That sad little abused rusty...

This is true.

That sad little abused rusty single speed Schwinn I found in the donation bin at the co-op sparked joy in me, and showed me how foldies could impact my life in ways I'm still...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,416
Posted By Timbeau

​​​​ Ah... I thought it was one of those tiny...

​​​​
Ah... I thought it was one of those tiny dollar store locks.

Back in my lane...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-31-20, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 400,416
Posted By Timbeau

Good looking bike. I'd be sweating bullets...

Good looking bike.

I'd be sweating bullets using that lock.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-12-20, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,455
Posted By Timbeau

Decided to add a pie plate

Because, why not. I put on the biggest one they had at the co-op.
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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,124
Posted By Timbeau

Schwinn Run-a-Bout

Schwinn Run-a-Bout folding bike. My first folding bike. Got it from the donation bin at the local bike co-op. Built it up, put several hundred miles on it before the frame latch gave up the ghost due...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 443,124
Posted By Timbeau

My Dahon in San Francisco ...

My Dahon in San Francisco

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Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,455
Posted By Timbeau

Dahon Eco C7

Dahon Eco C7 folding bike. My daily rider. Commuter Bike.

I've swapped some stuff around...

-Axa bottle generator dynamo powering a no name rear red tail light and a Busch & Muller headlight....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-09-20, 11:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,902
Posted By Timbeau

Those are the best kind.

Those are the best kind.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-11-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 787,541
Posted By Timbeau

Are there any training or certification courses...

Are there any training or certification courses for Derny Drivers in the US? I've emailed both USA Cycling and USA Derny, but haven't heard back from either one. British Cycling has a course, I was...
Forum: Commuting
11-28-15, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,591
Posted By Timbeau

Not pretty? I disagree. Looks good to me.

Not pretty? I disagree. Looks good to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,721,707
Posted By Timbeau

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,084
Posted By Timbeau

1979 Schwinn Continental II

Here is my little project.

I bought this bike in Las Vegas from an old guy who had bought it at an old friend's estate sale. It had been hung in the rafters of his garage, and had of the Schwinn...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 7,112
Posted By Timbeau

Same thing happens with me except with hills. I'm...

Same thing happens with me except with hills. I'm a goddam geographic oddity.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By Timbeau

Ok, I didn't actually take that photo… ...

Ok, I didn't actually take that photo…

Actually, I thought a draisine was something that didn't have pedals. Whatever steed the Emperor is on in that picture has pedals.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-12, 01:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By Timbeau

See; it's so nice, you'd forgotten how nice it...

See; it's so nice, you'd forgotten how nice it was ;) Most of those shots are from the upstream end, and there's one on the bridge at the upstream terminus. It's not that bad.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-12, 05:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By Timbeau

Thought I'd share some pictures

So, I picked up an old '79 Nishiki 10 speed, and then dug my 93 Specialized HardRock out of the garage and got it up to speed. I've been doing some riding, and trying to take pictures everyday. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,020
Posted By Timbeau

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,019
Posted By Timbeau

I bought a bike yesterday, and rode it 20 miles...

I bought a bike yesterday, and rode it 20 miles till my ass felt like a baboon's. I got in 10 more today, and dropped it off at my mechanic so he can tune her up and make her ready to roll.

This...
Forum: Introductions
01-01-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By Timbeau

See if this works: http://imgur.com/a/tjRaN

See if this works:

http://imgur.com/a/tjRaN
Forum: Introductions
01-01-12, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By Timbeau

Happy New Year from Los Angeles

Greetings, all…

I have finally decided to start to ride again. I picked up a second hand Nishiki, and am looking forward to getting back out there.

I look forward to participating in these...
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