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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-25-21, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 837,885
Posted By C.corri

Love my FX3

I have 2 favorite bikes and the FX 3 gets ridden a lot of the time. This is my go to when I ride with the local bike club. I have made many improvements as parts have worn out. The cranks were the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-21, 04:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,309
Posted By C.corri

I put a table spoon of rice, tiny drip of soap...

I put a table spoon of rice, tiny drip of soap and a little water into bottle. Shake bottle to scrub the inside clean. Dump rice in trash, and rince out bottle to remove soap. I do this if a bottle...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-22-21, 05:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 39,680
Posted By C.corri

On my townie I did not like the setback of the...

On my townie I did not like the setback of the seat. So I bought a laidback seat post, and flipped it around. this put my legs in a better position and decreased the reach to the bars. This...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-22-21, 05:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By C.corri

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I took a cruiser 7 and switched it to a 9 speed, with...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-10-21, 04:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,420
Posted By C.corri

the townie has a seat that sits farther back than...

the townie has a seat that sits farther back than the cruiser 7. I never could get the townie to a fit that I liked without reversing a laid back seat post. I ride the cruiser 7 much more than the...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
03-09-21, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,246
Posted By C.corri

I put some left over parts on my Electra cruiser...

I put some left over parts on my Electra cruiser and made it a 9 speed. On windy days, or hilly routes I appreciate the the extra gears. I regularly use my beach cruiser to do 15-20 mile rides after...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-24-20, 03:10 AM
Replies: 1,491
Views: 533,493
Posted By C.corri

For the brakes I tried 2 different things. I...

For the brakes I tried 2 different things. I started with some adaptors that bolted on the bike, then the brakes bolted on to the adaptors. I only did that to the fronts to test it out and it worked...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-21-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 94,718
Posted By C.corri

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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My favorite daily ride. A FX3 upgraded to 2x11...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-06-20, 01:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,744
Posted By C.corri

bike started as a Electra cruiser 7. I then used...

bike started as a Electra cruiser 7. I then used some parts from a Trek Fx 3 that I upgraded. I bought new grips and some longe adjust V-brakes to finish off. I typically do rides in the 13-27...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-20, 04:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,744
Posted By C.corri

I have modified a beach cruiser to be a pretty...

I have modified a beach cruiser to be a pretty road bike, but the completely upright seating position is harder on the butt. I like to ride it a few days a week. 700 32c wheels, 9 speed cassette,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-20, 04:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,096
Posted By C.corri

FWIW. My older bike only fits up to 25c and the...

FWIW. My older bike only fits up to 25c and the newer bike has 32c. After riding both for many years I grab the 32c bike much more than I do the 25c.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-13-20, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,491
Views: 533,493
Posted By C.corri

no, the hub fit in just fine. It was a cruiser...

no, the hub fit in just fine. It was a cruiser seven, so the spacing was close enough for a standard 9 speed hub.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-06-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 1,491
Views: 533,493
Posted By C.corri

I was struggling with some shoulder issues and...

I was struggling with some shoulder issues and could not ride my normal road bike. So I took some older parts and updated my cruiser to be a little more road friendly. The upright position has helped...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-04-20, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,917
Posted By C.corri

I am a big fan of the Aerotech bibs. The bibs...

I am a big fan of the Aerotech bibs. The bibs keep the short from rolling down the belly!! They seem to have very good build quality too. I have owned 4 pair, and they have lasted multiple years.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-04-20, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,125
Posted By C.corri

So how did you like the Big Ben's ?

So how did you like the Big Ben's ?
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-04-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,420
Posted By C.corri

Love that color.

Love that color.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-20, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,714
Posted By C.corri

Due to age, flexibility, and an ever growing...

Due to age, flexibility, and an ever growing belly I have been a big fan of flat bars with bar ends. Even on my bikes that still have drop bars, I really can only ride comfortably on the top or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,118
Posted By C.corri

I use the old style lighter fluid by rosinal....

I use the old style lighter fluid by rosinal. They use to always have the bottles right by the checkout stands .
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,090
Posted By C.corri

I really like the cygolite hotshot150 I have been...

I really like the cygolite hotshot150 I have been using one for a few years and it works great.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,894
Posted By C.corri

On my FX3 I have been running continental 5000....

On my FX3 I have been running continental 5000. Running thicker tubes has been working out good in regards to not having flats. They ride much better than the gator skins that I was previously using.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,141
Posted By C.corri

I live in Phoenix and have never really had to...

I live in Phoenix and have never really had to change my lifestyle For flu season. I would worry more about flu season if I was in a gym environment using the same equipment that other people were...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-20, 08:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,524
Posted By C.corri

I have fun on my local group rides, it sometimes...

I have fun on my local group rides, it sometimes gives you the motivation to get out and ride when your feeling down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By C.corri

I just bought 2 saddles from the take off bin at...

I just bought 2 saddles from the take off bin at local bike shop. I went looking for a specific model and was excited to see more than one. I just asked the worker to look through any take off...
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