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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-11-12, 11:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

That's what people told me that my front...

That's what people told me that my front derailleur wasn't compatible with my Shimano brifters which are these ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Wink Sorry for the late response I've been enjoying it...

Sorry for the late response I've been enjoying it almost daily. It took me three to four months to complete for basic planning and research to see whats compatible and whats not. Luckily my brifters...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

nice pedals j/k Wow that was a quick conversion...

nice pedals j/k Wow that was a quick conversion to drop bars, I love the tape job. Im glad to see everything is compatible.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 03:32 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

Well I can't wait for the progression pictures...

Well I can't wait for the progression pictures leading up to the final stage of your project.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 03:27 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

I love drop bars on anything that doesn't have...

I love drop bars on anything that doesn't have suspension, this reminds me of my Giant Escape 2 since I'm planning on getting grey 700c tires for it to match the grey drop bar tape.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-12, 02:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Thanks, The breaks need more adjusting after...

Thanks, The breaks need more adjusting after actually testing it outside yesterday and not in the indoor bike trainer, but the gears shift flawlessly.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-07-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

unfortunately no I just finished setting it up...

unfortunately no I just finished setting it up last night, and thanks. I plan on changing the wheels and pedals later on so its not really done being customized yet.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-06-12, 08:36 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

Current setup: ...

Current setup:
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01105.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01104.jpg

Old setup:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

Everything works, thanks to everyone that helped...

Everything works, thanks to everyone that helped me with my project

here are some pictures of the corrections I had to make.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01108.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-06-12, 08:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

its finished and fully functional gears, brakes...

its finished and fully functional gears, brakes everything works
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01105.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-12, 01:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

ok now that I fully disassembled the stem and...

ok now that I fully disassembled the stem and gotten access to my spacers Im comfortable with getting the top stop so now I wont have to unravel any bar tape to change the cable housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

Thanks for the picture, before you posted that...

Thanks for the picture, before you posted that picture up I was looking at this old Raleigh with a cable hanger that got me a little confused....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

oh I like your second option better because I can...

oh I like your second option better because I can see how that would look and work on my frame, and I wasnt confused about it. Thanks I will definitely look for a fork cable hanger.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

oh ok I'll look into that

oh ok I'll look into that
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

yeah its a spacer, I don't think that cable...

yeah its a spacer, I don't think that cable hanger is compatible with newer bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-12, 10:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

I ended up buying shimano center pull brakes and...

I ended up buying shimano center pull brakes and they fit on the frame as seen below, would I still need a new cable or cut this one some more? Also what spring hole should these be set at with ergo...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

I havent cut the cables yet so there still extra...

I havent cut the cables yet so there still extra long, but I was thinking about center pull brakes. Would those be a better route on my bike?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

what brakes would be compatible with my frame so...

what brakes would be compatible with my frame so my levers work with them, here is my progress so far.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01101.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-31-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

no i want to get center pull brakes for it, there...

no i want to get center pull brakes for it, there was always a problem with the v brakes anyway. here are some updated pics.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01100.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-28-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Its both actually I'm trying to get it done so...

Its both actually I'm trying to get it done so when spring comes around it will be ready.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-28-11, 04:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

[QUOTE=giantcfr1;13626769]I love a good project....

[QUOTE=giantcfr1;13626769]I love a good project. Looking forward to more progress pics. I hope Santa is kind to you to expediate your progress.

edit:
Just a thought, you could also concider a set...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-22-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Of course more pics are coming when my brifters...

Of course more pics are coming when my brifters arrive from amazon. I bought the Shimano ST-2303 3x8sp STI set, front/rear and they should be here after Christmas but before new years I hope.

I've...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
12-17-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 498,317
Posted By omari149

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/IMG...

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/IMGP4713.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

would the Shimano SL-BS64 Ultegra Bar End Shifter...

would the Shimano SL-BS64 Ultegra Bar End Shifter Set (8-Speed) be compatible with my FD and RD? My front derailleur is a Shimano M191 and my rear derailleur is a Shimano Altus.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

Barend shifters looks like the best option for me...

Barend shifters looks like the best option for me at the moment, plus I don't think down tube shifters are compatible with newer frames or drop bars just by sizing the down tube clamp and the width...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-11, 12:15 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

how do you know if the grip shifter are current...

how do you know if the grip shifter are current or older, I was thinking about using these and they are still on amazon.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01630.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

its a 24 speed with shimano altus rear derailleur

its a 24 speed with shimano altus rear derailleur
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

your absolutely right and this is true.

your absolutely right and this is true.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-11, 11:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

well after looking up the kelly takeoffs I...

well after looking up the kelly takeoffs I decided that the bar end shifters would be a more simple choice, and the most I paid so far for this project is $10 but the $10 covered all together the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

So I saw the Tektro RL520's but they look similar...

So I saw the Tektro RL520's but they look similar to the ones I have whats the difference between the Tektro's and the Artek brake levers that I have?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,249
Posted By omari149

Drop Bar conversion confusion???

I ran across a picture of a hybrid bike with drop bars but what was odd about it was the shifters were placed on the inside space of the drop bars and his/her brake levers work with V brakes, how is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Well Zbo2amt, just about all the bike shops...

Well Zbo2amt, just about all the bike shops recommended I sale or trade it in for a road bike with drop bars and that the conversion would cost more than the bike itself. Well I bought it brand new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-11, 03:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Thank you sir for your input

Thank you sir for your input
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

I finally came across a good deal on craigslist...

I finally came across a good deal on craigslist that involved a parts lot that included drop bars, clip pedals, brake levers, cables and housing, and 1 brake caliper all for $10. so I installed the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-11, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,280
Posted By omari149

My 2011-2012 Giant escape 2 before the drop bar...

My 2011-2012 Giant escape 2 before the drop bar conversion.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/IMG_20110815_171324.jpg
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j82/Omari149/DSC01068.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-11, 03:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

Thanks guys for both of your inputs. The two...

Thanks guys for both of your inputs. The two reasons why I chose bar end shifters over the other designs is because they arent as expensive and they look easier and safer to operate since your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,305
Posted By omari149

2011 Giant Escape 2 drop bar conversion

Hi everyone

I'm trying to get drop bars on my Hybrid which is a 24 speed Giant escape 2, I've already bought some drop bars to start the conversion, and I was wandering what shifters would you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-19-10, 01:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,457
Posted By omari149

I paid $40 for my bike

I paid $40 for my bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 41,457
Posted By omari149

here is my columbia commuter 3 speed, Im not sure...

here is my columbia commuter 3 speed, Im not sure of the year but the serial # is 01030514
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