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Forum: Commuting
08-14-22, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

My 2012 Surly Cross Check. It could hit 20,000...

My 2012 Surly Cross Check. It could hit 20,000 lifetime miles by the end of the year.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-22, 08:31 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,215
Posted By PennyTheDog

This isn’t my main commuting bike, but I do ride...

This isn’t my main commuting bike, but I do ride this 1973 Schwinn Continental some. It has newer wheels and a square taper bottom bracket, so the weight isn’t TOO crazy… maybe around 31 pounds. I...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,525
Posted By PennyTheDog

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https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/b68165d3_0837_4ada_95bf_74ca510e0a0a_75364845deef962264ebe7f33d6471309fd01fa6.jpeg
Cross checks rock! I got mine for my 40th birthday...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-18, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,661
Posted By PennyTheDog

Yes, the one I did was from 1974, and it had a...

Yes, the one I did was from 1974, and it had a one-piece crank, and old 590mm wheels.
Forum: Commuting
07-06-18, 05:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,823
Posted By PennyTheDog

I use the MKS Sneakers pedals Rivendell sells,...

I use the MKS Sneakers pedals Rivendell sells, and I’m very happy with them. $30, good grip, and great smooth bearings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-18, 05:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,661
Posted By PennyTheDog

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Thats such a weird cooncidence: I just did the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-18, 10:20 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,657
Posted By PennyTheDog

I like it because of of how much easier it is to...

I like it because of of how much easier it is to keep crud from building up around the chainring and bb shell. In Minnesota winters especially, I think it makes a big difference to be able to easily...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,421
Posted By PennyTheDog

That’s beautiful! Do you happen to know what year...

That’s beautiful! Do you happen to know what year that is? Late ‘80s?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-18, 08:28 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 41,539
Posted By PennyTheDog

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This is my sister-in-law’s silver Surly Pacer. It’s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-18, 04:43 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,657
Posted By PennyTheDog

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/d4e1033a_288e_461c_bcbc_2fe7df210b7a_a1e609ab57c5a9d39dea55cf3152397b766c0fca.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-18, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,462
Posted By PennyTheDog

You’re right, that would look really nice! Where...

You’re right, that would look really nice! Where do you go for stuff like that? I looked once on eBay and gave up.
Forum: Commuting
06-26-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By PennyTheDog

Yes! I think wine corks look really cool as bar...

Yes! I think wine corks look really cool as bar plugs. And they’re always in abundance at our house... 😬
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-18, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,462
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks! It’s the Sunrace SLM96 friction shifter....

Thanks! It’s the Sunrace SLM96 friction shifter. It only costs about $20, and it works great. It’s so cheap and works so well you might think about trying the SLM10, that’s only about $10 for a pair....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,421
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks! It’s actually a really nice ride. The...

Thanks! It’s actually a really nice ride. The skinny diameter tubes make it really bouncy. And while it’s definitely a heavy bike, it’s not horrible; I think it’s 32 pounds as shown.
Forum: Commuting
06-25-18, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks guys! It’s a nostalgia piece, but it’s...

Thanks guys! It’s a nostalgia piece, but it’s also a perfectly useful, versatile bike. It really opened up my eyes on the cheap old frames when I updated a 1973 Schwinn Continental a couple years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 01:29 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 192,421
Posted By PennyTheDog

1973 Schwinn Continental

and down at the other end of the scale...

700c wheels with 28mm, 1x8 with friction shifting, Truvativ bb adapter and three-piece crank, Tektro long reach...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,119,825
Posted By PennyTheDog

1990 Schwinn Impact

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1x8, 36-spoke wheels, v-brakes, friction shifting,...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,248
Posted By PennyTheDog

1974 Sears Free Spirit

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,462
Posted By PennyTheDog

1974 Sears Free Spirit

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Forum: Commuting
12-20-17, 09:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,699
Posted By PennyTheDog

I love the idea of having a bike that doesn't...

I love the idea of having a bike that doesn't look like anyone else's, and that bike with drops would DEFINTELY qualify! Here's what I would do:
1. A new, higher quill stem. That will get the bars...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks! Yes, you are correct. Although... the...

Thanks! Yes, you are correct. Although... the saddle is Velo Orange instead of Brooks. I've had it for five years or so and I've found it to be a good substitute. Back then I got it new on eBay for...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-17, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

My winter bike: a 1990 Schwinn Impact I got for...

My winter bike: a 1990 Schwinn Impact I got for $75! I changed a few things, and set it up 1x7. It has Schwalbe Marathon Winter studded tires, and a Rivendell Sackville small saddle bag....
Forum: Commuting
11-19-17, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,285
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks for the music clip; that was awesome! I've...

Thanks for the music clip; that was awesome! I've used Marathon Winters on two bikes, and they've been great. The studs don't wear down and the tires are super durable.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-17, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,638
Posted By PennyTheDog

Banjo Brothers stuff is durable and good, and a...

Banjo Brothers stuff is durable and good, and a lot cheaper than Ortlieb. I have both, and I like them both.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 07:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,018
Posted By PennyTheDog

I love everything about old Schwinns, and the old...

I love everything about old Schwinns, and the old colors are the best. This isn't my best bike, but it's my favorite; a 1973 continental with all newer parts:...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 06:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,018
Posted By PennyTheDog

That's a hard paint job to beat!

That's a hard paint job to beat!
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

Oh yeah, you totally understand! Is that your...

Oh yeah, you totally understand! Is that your cross check? Are you still the world's biggest fan of retroshifters?
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

No problem! Also, either Soma or Velo Orange sell...

No problem! Also, either Soma or Velo Orange sell a lot of handlebar shims if you have 26.0 or 31.? stems.
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

Yes, it's a lot! My sister in law's old bike was...

Yes, it's a lot! My sister in law's old bike was a comfort bike, so I wanted to keep the bars really high. With a steel steerer I'm not worried about safety, but it does look a little funny; maybe I...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

Ruberad, your comments are always good!

Ruberad, your comments are always good!
Forum: Commuting
10-30-17, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

It's the Nitto Bosco, designed (I think) by...

It's the Nitto Bosco, designed (I think) by Rivendell. It comes WAY up high, and WAY back. And like you said, it has a lot of room for accessories. Even with two headlights, I use that flat part as a...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-17, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,936
Posted By PennyTheDog

That's exceptionally great; nice work!

That's exceptionally great; nice work!
Forum: Commuting
10-29-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,794
Posted By PennyTheDog

Semi-related (sorry): I just realized you can pop...

Semi-related (sorry): I just realized you can pop the buttons off of regular baseball caps, and it makes it so much much more comfortable under a helmet! You use a screwdriver to pop the top off, and...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-17, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,485
Posted By PennyTheDog

I personally never use padded shorts. I think...

I personally never use padded shorts. I think it's pretty easy to get used to it. I usually just wear regular shorts or rain pants.
Forum: Commuting
10-29-17, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,111
Posted By PennyTheDog

Where do you live? In Minneapolis we just had our...

Where do you live? In Minneapolis we just had our first snow on Friday, and I just studded/fendered up a bike for my brother yesterday. I sort of like riding in the winter!
Forum: Commuting
10-29-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

My brother and his wife moved back to Minneapolis...

My brother and his wife moved back to Minneapolis this summer after 10 years abroad, and I built them these commuters as a house-warming gift. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,123
Posted By PennyTheDog

That's such a cool picture!

That's such a cool picture!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-17, 07:28 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,119,825
Posted By PennyTheDog

Wow, that's beautiful!

Wow, that's beautiful!
Forum: Commuting
10-18-17, 12:57 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,156
Posted By PennyTheDog

I started using Schwalbe Marathon (and Marathon...

I started using Schwalbe Marathon (and Marathon Winter) tires well over 10,000 miles ago on all my bikes and I haven't had a flat since. They're very heavy, and I know for a lot of people that's a...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-17, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,269
Posted By PennyTheDog

I really like '80s and '90s rigid mountain bikes...

I really like '80s and '90s rigid mountain bikes for commuting. You can set them up a million ways, use fat tires, and they're super durable. In Minneapolis on any given day you can find an old...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,119,825
Posted By PennyTheDog

Thanks! By the way, here's the 1990 Schwinn...

Thanks! By the way, here's the 1990 Schwinn catalog page for it.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/37011402934_3436b88002_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Yoz7CN)IMG_4436 (https://flic.kr/p/Yoz7CN) by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-17, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,119,825
Posted By PennyTheDog

I just got this lightly used 1990 Schwinn Impact...

I just got this lightly used 1990 Schwinn Impact for $75. I changed a few things, but it was already a pretty great bike. It replaces an old Schwinn police bike from the same era, that was just a...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-17, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

Nice! The Soma ES is my all time favorite frame.

Nice! The Soma ES is my all time favorite frame.
Forum: Commuting
09-16-17, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

This is my 10-year-old son's school commuter and...

This is my 10-year-old son's school commuter and independence machine. It's a Raleigh Cadent 24, with a spring-loaded rack and new cockpit. It's a really nice bike; I love seeing him cruise around...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-17, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

The red mixte is beautiful! Is that a cambium...

The red mixte is beautiful! Is that a cambium saddle? How do you like that? I've been curious about those.

Did you overhaul the internal gear hub yourself? Did you just dig in with a manual, or...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-17, 07:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,957
Posted By PennyTheDog

Everyone feels differently about this kind of...

Everyone feels differently about this kind of stuff, but for me I love the cold, and dread the snow. Two years ago I hit my personal record cold commute at -20F air temp. But if there's more than an...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-17, 09:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,957
Posted By PennyTheDog

Congratulations, that's awesome! I'm also in the...

Congratulations, that's awesome! I'm also in the Twin Cities. Are you on the greenway for your commute?
Forum: Commuting
08-23-17, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,374,439
Posted By PennyTheDog

It was sort of accidental: I wrecked the tape on...

It was sort of accidental: I wrecked the tape on one side and only had one roll left. But now that I've gotten used to it I like it! I think I'll just keep replacing one side at a time.
Forum: Commuting
08-23-17, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,941
Posted By PennyTheDog

I bought a stock cross check and they cut the...

I bought a stock cross check and they cut the steerer tube too low. It didn't really bother me at the time, but now I know how much more comfortable you can be with your bars up a bit higher! I found...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-17, 10:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,683
Posted By PennyTheDog

In early '80s Vuarnet sunglasses were the hottest...

In early '80s Vuarnet sunglasses were the hottest thing going. They had glass lenses and a system for choosing the darkness and color of the lens for your activity. I think 2000 is sort of all...
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