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03-09-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,345
Posted By 3speedslow

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set...

The Tweed ride just had their ticket sales. Set to go off in April, SIGH…
03-05-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

That Hon is way cool!

That Hon is way cool!
02-29-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 74,887
Posted By 3speedslow

Breast Cancer Awareness bike ready to roll…

Another year for the BCA bike to roll around Jax. 1987 Miami Vice coloured Schwinn 5 speed ready for action!

I only wish she could see it again.
...
01-19-24, 03:00 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 33,231
Posted By 3speedslow

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a...

Got another one for ya, same bridge but a different bike.

Surf City bridge on a 1984 Schwinn MTB, High Sierra. Heavy beast but great around the beach and looks cool on an old Jeep!...
Forum: BMX
01-15-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

What’s the name of the track an which state? ...

What’s the name of the track an which state?

Sounds like fun! That a lucky encounter.
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-04-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,778
Posted By 3speedslow

I’ll guess cassette. It’s a nice looking...

I’ll guess cassette.

It’s a nice looking machine! Is the frame chromoly? Is there a luggage block on the head tube?
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-02-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By 3speedslow

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your...

I remember seeing that pic and reading about your mods of the R20! When I finally found a 79 model it sent me down the rabbit whole about all the things that can be done to modify these great bikes....
01-01-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 21,619
Views: 3,018,218
Posted By 3speedslow

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the...

Test ride and adjustments while I road to the Cemetery to see my Family. Weather could not be nicer with high 50’s and plenty of sunshine.

1984 Schwinn High Sierra MTB, more or less period correct...
12-28-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,691,423
Posted By 3speedslow

This one has been through several changes and...

This one has been through several changes and shown here a few.

1990 Schwinn High Plains MTB built up with Shimano RSX drivetrain, Tektro canti brakes, Brooks Colt and a 7 sp wheel set off a 94...
12-26-23, 12:39 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are...

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a Happy New Year!

our warm weather has me riding the Jamis Earth cruiser all over town. Appropriately decked out like the Jeep as...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-24-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 577
Posted By 3speedslow

That is wicked! Looking forward to seeing it...

That is wicked! Looking forward to seeing it built up!
Forum: BMX
12-24-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,093
Posted By 3speedslow

Please post when you can, we love to see the ride...

Please post when you can, we love to see the ride pics!
12-19-23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

Already missing the summer but still on my...

Already missing the summer but still on my cruisers!

Another one which gets the road now an again. This one spent the day doing errands and coffee shops, 1987 Jamis Earth Cruiser.
...
12-15-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 897
Posted By 3speedslow

Late 80’s Jamis earth cruisers had that SP...

Late 80’s Jamis earth cruisers had that SP diameter. Some other would be General cruisers.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-28-23, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By 3speedslow

Last pics from my week in Mooresville, NC. ...

Last pics from my week in Mooresville, NC.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1290/06157199_d1a4_441e_82ba_5b8ba98674d6_588cf22be75d7aa2389b6b605aa6c7db8aac44c7.jpeg
They...
11-25-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,172
Posted By 3speedslow

Sorry to read this. It was a cool classic Ridge! ...

Sorry to read this. It was a cool classic Ridge!

Hope you win your claim against those bike tossers!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-22-23, 08:40 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By 3speedslow

I have to correct myself again!! It’s becoming a...

I have to correct myself again!! It’s becoming a regular thing I’m afraid.

my ride was in Mooresville, not Morrisville…

Sorry!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-23, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By 3speedslow

Spending Thanksgiving at my nieces. She lives in...

Spending Thanksgiving at my nieces. She lives in Morrisville which is outside Charlotte NC.

Nice old downtown but revitalized as well.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-23, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks for the understanding and info. It...

Thanks for the understanding and info.

It will be a cheap rehab for sure since everything is coming out of the parts bin.

Right now I have it stripped of most components. The stem’s wedge was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Good gosh! It’s a Jetson! Not enough coffee...

Good gosh!

It’s a Jetson! Not enough coffee this morn!!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-18-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By 3speedslow

Never heard of a Jenson…

Hello,

Neighbor 2 days ago asked if I wanted a free folder, why yes I said. “Come by tomorrow morning a get it”.

He didn’t know what brand it was” Just some old folder”!
visions of a classic...
11-17-23, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

Changed the General up abit when I took the Trail...

Changed the General up abit when I took the Trail Mate apart. I think the blue bits do the pearl white frame colour well....
11-16-23, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 191
Posted By 3speedslow

Must be more than one variation. The badge on my...

Must be more than one variation. The badge on my 54 3 speed model is slightly different.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-13-23, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By 3speedslow

Fun matters!

Fun matters!
Forum: BMX
11-13-23, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By 3speedslow

Very cool! Did you get it? These are from...

Very cool! Did you get it?

These are from the short lived BMX racing events but in a different style. Only lasted about 4 yrs with a few manufacturers making bikes for it.

I have the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-09-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,151
Posted By 3speedslow

Yes you do! The bike came from them to the...

Yes you do! The bike came from them to the previous owner. Looked awesome so I kept it on.

On NC coast, we have Blackbeard the pirate. Now there Redbeard the Brompton.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 09:18 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 26,151
Posted By 3speedslow

Really using my Brompton bag on the front to...

Really using my Brompton bag on the front to grocery shop. As many others have found out, the roller wheels are too small for that, they cause run and wear on the shock block.

The local bike shop...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 437,997
Posted By 3speedslow

Visiting my Family at the cemetery. ...

Visiting my Family at the cemetery.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/04765d5c_6d7c_4ed6_a8ba_ff0e651743df_58ecce7e582d7626503c36f630dd5705346c7cef.jpeg
Had to wait...
11-07-23, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By 3speedslow

Is this the Schwinn offering? As far as...

Is this the Schwinn offering?

As far as value, there is no set price. Too many factors to consider.
11-02-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

First eye on your plate graphics…. Awesome! ...

First eye on your plate graphics…. Awesome!

details?
10-24-23, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

Finally got it rolling for a test cruise around...

Finally got it rolling for a test cruise around the neighborhood. Not bad. Will be replacing the wheels, saddle, post and handlebar with parts which don’t belong to other projects!...
10-23-23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

Sleek looking steed!

Sleek looking steed!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-23, 08:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By 3speedslow

It would be interesting to see what floats by…...

It would be interesting to see what floats by… come back and show us your catch! I snagged mine for cheap because the seller didn’t really know what to think of it and a Mini-Velo bike wasn’t his...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,334
Posted By 3speedslow

My thoughts as well!

My thoughts as well!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-15-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,334
Posted By 3speedslow

The owner of the bike shop says the Nano will...

The owner of the bike shop says the Nano will live again!
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
Posted By 3speedslow

Start with whatever is cheapest and easiest to do...

Start with whatever is cheapest and easiest to do and see how it rolls for you.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-14-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By 3speedslow

About 5-7 companies came out with F1 BMX bikes...

About 5-7 companies came out with F1 BMX bikes during a short lived attempt to introduce a new style of BMX racing. It roughly began around 88 to early 90’s.

they are meant for full racing and not...
Forum: BMX
10-14-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By 3speedslow

It all depends on the year frame and style. Early...

It all depends on the year frame and style. Early BMX would have 44-46 T up front but modern frames will only use around 25T or so.
Forum: BMX
10-14-23, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By 3speedslow

There were full suspension BMX bikes made to look...

There were full suspension BMX bikes made to look like MX racers in the 70’s.

Start with Mongoose brand over at the BMX museum site.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-13-23, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,334
Posted By 3speedslow

Thanks all! It was a trip in the ambulance...

Thanks all!

It was a trip in the ambulance for me as I hurt like crazy when I was conscious. But thankfully no broken bits, just soft tissue damage. Truly thankful it was not my Son who got hit.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-11-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,334
Posted By 3speedslow

I’ll let you know if it protected the DR while it...

I’ll let you know if it protected the DR while it bounced across the road after the car hit me…
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-10-23, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 395,334
Posted By 3speedslow

Yesterday me and my Mercier Nano Mini-Velo got...

Yesterday me and my Mercier Nano Mini-Velo got smacked by a car. I’m sore as hades with bikes fate unknown right now.

Let you all know the prognosis.
Forum: BMX
10-10-23, 11:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,337
Posted By 3speedslow

Tabs is for a threaded dropout adjuster. ...

Tabs is for a threaded dropout adjuster.

nice frame!
10-09-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 753
Posted By 3speedslow

If your question is about chainrings… 18 tooth in...

If your question is about chainrings… 18 tooth in the back is a good start for easy pedaling. The key with chainrings up front is to make the tooth count low. For example get a 44 Tooth and see how...
Forum: BMX
10-07-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,337
Posted By 3speedslow

Great job!

Great job!
10-06-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 325
Posted By 3speedslow

Size?

Size?
10-03-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1,480
Views: 527,542
Posted By 3speedslow

Bad pic but just got and hoses the layers of dust...

Bad pic but just got and hoses the layers of dust off.

1988 General Catalina Cruiser 26” coaster brake model....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By 3speedslow

I like! Great when a rider takes a bike to suit...

I like! Great when a rider takes a bike to suit their style.

With the extensions, do you experience some flex in the stem?

My Shaulbe tires are finally wearing out on my Mercier Mini-Velo so...
09-26-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

B-67 Brooks are perfect for cruisers! Good choice...

B-67 Brooks are perfect for cruisers! Good choice on the shifter change as well.
09-25-23, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By 3speedslow

Glad to read both bike and you had a good ride....

Glad to read both bike and you had a good ride. Sunday around here(NC coast) was sunny and dry after 2 days of bucket rain. I took advantage of the weather as well and rode.

Nice looking machine!...
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