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Forum: Commuting
08-11-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

That Motobecane's a beaut, Veloria. I've...

That Motobecane's a beaut, Veloria.

I've acquired yet another 20+ yr old clunker, and I think it's my new favorite all around ride. '87 Schwinn Traveler a buddy of mine found at Goodwill for...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

We gotta have standards around here, folks. ...

We gotta have standards around here, folks.

That's just how it is. Next year, Sam. Next year.
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Not old enuf!!! Outta this thread!

Not old enuf!!! Outta this thread!
Forum: Commuting
05-21-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Truth. It always frustrates me when someone comes...

Truth. It always frustrates me when someone comes into the shop with a nice bike from the 80s and says "I need a new bike. This is old and slow", when that bike would be spectacular with the proper...
Forum: Commuting
05-18-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberr...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/Misfit035.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/Misfit031.jpg
Some aesthetic updates to the 30 yr old clunker...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Those fenders are dreamy.

Those fenders are dreamy.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberr...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/Misfit012.jpg
Just got the '79 Trek 930 that used to be my dad's up and running in geared mode. It's not my primary commuter by any...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 11:23 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Whatchoo laughin' at!?

Whatchoo laughin' at!?
Forum: Commuting
04-20-09, 10:08 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full/0000/2...

http://www.rivbike.com/images/products/full/0000/2395/16-190b.jpg
Forum: Commuting
04-15-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Clean. What make, model, year?

Clean. What make, model, year?
Forum: Commuting
02-19-09, 02:15 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Almost a straight swap on the Le Tour. Had to...

Almost a straight swap on the Le Tour. Had to lower the front brake pads, as Sawtooth mentioned, and then in back I had to rig a drop bolt-type setup a la Sheldon...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Yep, I redid the cables, housing, brakepads, and...

Yep, I redid the cables, housing, brakepads, and it's now rocking a cheap 700c wheelset as well, which allows for a lot more tire options. It's a great bike for her needs.
Forum: Commuting
02-11-09, 03:20 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Not the greatest pic, but here's my wife's '78...

Not the greatest pic, but here's my wife's '78 Schwinn Le Tour SS.http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/Photo35.jpg

Nothin' special, but it works for her.

EDIT: Wow, that...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-09, 12:11 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

It needs some TLC indeed, but that's a great ol'...

It needs some TLC indeed, but that's a great ol' bike, woody. Are you planning on keeping it geared or what?

A guy I work with rides a Viscount as his winter SS, and while it certainly isn't the...
Forum: Commuting
01-15-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

That Boardman seems like a fine commuter. Dunno...

That Boardman seems like a fine commuter. Dunno if the carbon fork will make it twenty years, though.

'Cause, y'know... steel is real.
Forum: Commuting
01-13-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

If you like the way your drops ride at all, I...

If you like the way your drops ride at all, I wouldn't chop 'em. Get a supercheap/free set of drops with a relatively long flat portion before the drop, and try the ol' flop n' chop on that.

I...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-09, 06:08 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

I don't think Nightshade is necessarily...

I don't think Nightshade is necessarily suggesting replacement, but seeing if the RD can be bent back into the correct position. This is obviously somewhat sketchy territory, but it shouldn't be...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

Thanks rumrunn. The rear bag is just a little...

Thanks rumrunn. The rear bag is just a little experiment. It's something I got from goodwill that didn't work very well as a messenger bag, so I'm seeing what I can make of it. I transformed it...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 153,585
Posted By Elderberry

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberr...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/44437a0a.jpg
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii243/Elderberrypictures/83bfdb1f.jpg
My '89 Schwinn World will be celebrating the...
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