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@GreenmanBelg that is dad goals.
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Now that the weather has improved, I'm back to commuting on my much preferred Motobecane Grand Jubile. The smoothest bicycle I've ever had the pleasure of riding.
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I'm going with the standard front seat when she's young and the rear seat at she gets bigger. For nursery runs and the like.
Also digging the STIHL cap.
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My ride, bought it last year. The bike rack I lock up at is in the middle of the vegetation. They at least keep it trimmed for me.
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My baby, Pretty Purple Princess Penelope. She's still a work in progress, but I've been riding her all week and loving it. I'll be posting this pic all over, because she's worth showing off.
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What a peach! These seem to do purple/pink options: https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/shop/Lond...on_id=21304413 might be worth a shot?
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What a peach! These seem to do purple/pink options: https://www.etsy.com/dk-en/shop/Lond...on_id=21304413 might be worth a shot?
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My 2004 Bianchi Volpe is my favorite longer distance, faster commuter bike. I have different job sites that I ride to as very much as possible.
I usually end up riding the Volpe or my 1991 Bridgestone MB4 as they are the most fun to ride.
Non drive side, I know....
I usually end up riding the Volpe or my 1991 Bridgestone MB4 as they are the most fun to ride.
Non drive side, I know....
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For the most part, yes. Pretty safe riding around. I'm in Carmel so very safe to ride here. I use the MUP's mainly but when I'm on the roads I don't have any issues. My D rides for her sorority bike team so she is always on the roads training. Its a bit more congested for her when she is home but she rides all over Bloomington when shes down at IU without any issues.
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^^^^^^^^ There's always a Cinzano truck cruising down one of the state highways, get behind one and you can go 60 MPH.....
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1990 Voyageur touring bike
I've been riding my Voyageur touring bike to work since I sold my Norco hybrid. The double butted and lugged steel frame makes for a great ride feel. I just wish our roads were in better shape. My front wheel needs truing after a few months of the constant jarring from broken asphalt. It is a 1990 model that I have gone through and refreshed with new bearings and grease. I think the drivetrain is getting a little worn after 30 years but it still runs smoothly and quietly.
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1995 Trek 830 with moustache bars and now with fenders!
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Finally brought this beauty home. It's a little slower than my regular recumbent going up hill, but it flies on level ground, or down hill! Average speeds are 4-5 mph faster (net).
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I don’t even remember if I posted a pic of this one in this thread but here’s the latest iteration of my ‘83 Voyageur. I’ve been riding it since April and really like it. I have a pair of high flange hubs I’m thinking about having a friend lace up to some 700c rims. I might keep it as a 5 speed w/ triple crank as it works pretty well and I don’t shift much anyway.
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Don't remember when the last time was I posted in here...
Still have the same '84 Raleigh Sportif as my main bike (pic take on my morning commuter in March):
And just recently added this '74 Raleigh Super Tourer to my stable also for commuting/towning/grocerying/etc (Pic taken this morning on its maiden voyage)
Still have the same '84 Raleigh Sportif as my main bike (pic take on my morning commuter in March):
And just recently added this '74 Raleigh Super Tourer to my stable also for commuting/towning/grocerying/etc (Pic taken this morning on its maiden voyage)
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It was good. The old brakes suck though. Not sure if it’s the old calipers or the old levers - so I’ll probably have to replace those.
The whole thing was a restoration with almost all original parts.
Its a tank, but I love the thicker tires they definitely made a difference compared to the 700x28 on my other bike.
I need to figure out a way to mount a tail light.
The whole thing was a restoration with almost all original parts.
Its a tank, but I love the thicker tires they definitely made a difference compared to the 700x28 on my other bike.
I need to figure out a way to mount a tail light.
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My money's on the calipers. Levers are pretty simple, I'd think hard to mess up. But I know the Weinmann Vanquer centerpulls on my dad's old bike were (are) TERRIBLE