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Forum: Commuting
01-07-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Yeah they are Wald folding rear baskets...about...

Yeah they are Wald folding rear baskets...about 30 bucks new...but I got mine free
Forum: Commuting
01-06-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Stem is fine for me...it is only 10mm longer than...

Stem is fine for me...it is only 10mm longer than the stock stem...
Very comfortable ride...I love this bike...love the brooks saddle
Forum: Commuting
01-06-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Update: ...

Update:
http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq60/metalchef87/My%20Commuter/Marin001.jpg
Forum: Commuting
01-05-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

looks like my apt...

looks like my apt...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

I haven't personally used the half clips, but a...

I haven't personally used the half clips, but a friend of mine told me yesterday that he had them for a while and they are perfectly functional. He however would rather have straps...

Sorry Rich,...
Forum: Commuting
01-04-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

You weren't riding with clipless pedals if you...

You weren't riding with clipless pedals if you were using toe clips....that would be riding with toe clips...I do like the half clips though they look nice.
Forum: Commuting
12-20-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Yeah I did that last night before I took a 3 mile...

Yeah I did that last night before I took a 3 mile ride...thanks for the advice though.
Forum: Commuting
12-19-08, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Finally!!!!!!!!

I finally have the bike the way I want it! I just put new Tektro R200 Brake Levers, Suntour Bar End Shifters, Black cork bar tape, Brooks B17, and new brake/shifter cables and housing. Cleaned the...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

How much money do you have in it so far?

How much money do you have in it so far?
Forum: Commuting
12-17-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

My tektro levers came in the mail today! ...

My tektro levers came in the mail today! Hopefully tomorrow my bar ends will be here and I can finally finish the flat to drop conversion...will have pics when finished!
Forum: Commuting
12-13-08, 07:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

HOLY HELL!!! That is a beautiful bike! Very...

HOLY HELL!!! That is a beautiful bike! Very Very Nice.
Forum: Commuting
12-09-08, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

I see! I understand what you are saying...

I see! I understand what you are saying now...the longer housing would effectively shorten the brake cable sticking out at the brakes...I will get that fixed. I am thinking of getting the tetkro...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Cool and thank you. So if I get longer brake...

Cool and thank you. So if I get longer brake cables won't it make them cables stick out farther? Thanks for the tip on the bar wrap, I will definitely try that. I'll try it on my old schwinn too.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Well as ghetto or homeless man-ish as it may...

Well as ghetto or homeless man-ish as it may seem, it is perfectly functional, and more importantly I like it. I know it isn't exactly the nicest setup in the world, but I wanted drop bars on my...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Yes I can reach the brakes. I can't ride on the...

Yes I can reach the brakes. I can't ride on the top of the bar comfortably, so I usually ride in the drops, "on the hoods" (if I had hoods), or on the bottoms of the bars. It really isn't as bad as...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

The flat bars that were on originally were 26mm...

The flat bars that were on originally were 26mm where the shifters/brakes went on. The drop bars are a size 25.6mm so they just slid on, with a little bit of baby oil they went all the way to the...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-08, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

Updated Commuter

Here is my commuter as posted originally:
http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq60/metalchef87/bike007.jpg
Here it is now, updated with drop bars and two wald baskets...I like it better:love:...
Forum: Commuting
10-10-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

That is such a beautiful bike.

That is such a beautiful bike.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

My 2008 Marin Muirwoods. ...

My 2008 Marin Muirwoods.
http://i433.photobucket.com/albums/qq60/metalchef87/bike001.jpg

Including my newly homemade trunk bag. Bought the sports illustrated duffle from Goodwill for 1 dollar,...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,440
Posted By metalchef87

My new commuter...stock photo, but I will soon...

My new commuter...stock photo, but I will soon post a photo of my actual bike, looks just like the stock right now, haven't got the panniers or lights installed yet.

2008 Marin Muirwoods
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