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02-03-15, 02:12 PM
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The AWOL review should be done soon. I wanted to get a sufficient number of miles on it with racks/bags, and that took a little longer than expected.
02-03-15, 02:19 PM
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Oh sir please take yer time. I know that I wouldn't cut anything short if it were my hands on it. I actually have a room mate with an AWOL and was more curious about the Vaya ..though I'm sure they function as similar beasts with similar goals in mind.
02-03-15, 03:46 PM
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- Front load, go with the AWOL
- Rear load, go with the Vaya
02-03-15, 04:01 PM
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haha thanks. I actually read somewhere about the AWOL being designed for more haul up front, which I think I like. However I'm still torn and again short on the funds.
02-05-15, 10:26 AM
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My winter commuting setup is finally dialed in with the addition of 45Nrth Xerxes tires to my BMC. Had every variety of ice and snow under my wheels on the ride to work today, and the feeling was 97% solid. Also loving the belt drive with IGH - virtually no maintenance even with the Boston freezing slush. 
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02-05-15, 10:16 PM
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Just got black handlebar tape today. Love it! Makes me go faster. I feel like my bike looks more badass now, so I gotta go fast to look the part 
I think I'm gonna grab a black seat soon. Debating on trying a pair of white tires. I just like the contrasting black and white, one of the reasons I picked this bike.
I think I'm gonna grab a black seat soon. Debating on trying a pair of white tires. I just like the contrasting black and white, one of the reasons I picked this bike.
02-06-15, 02:40 PM
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02-06-15, 05:11 PM
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02-06-15, 05:48 PM
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I love the look of those old multicolored Peugeots! My coworker found an old Peugeot mountain bike with a similar look on Craigslist for $40 (the Montreal?), and we fixed it up. It was heavy but had a cool lugged steel frame, and was roughly the colors of the German flag. It's been two years and he still loves it.
02-06-15, 08:17 PM
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02-07-15, 08:27 PM
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Pics are tiny can't see them. Not clickable.
02-07-15, 08:30 PM
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02-08-15, 01:06 AM
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I realized that I've only shown images of how I attached the rack on the dual suspension beast. So first is without the panniers, second with panniers, and third is showing my new phone mount (and coffee holder)
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02-08-15, 12:15 PM
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This has been my main commuter bike for the last 8 years. 2005 Marin Lucas Valley, posted for the first time with the silver SKS fenders. I chopped about 3 inches off the rear fender so I could easily walk the bike on the rear wheel in tight areas without scrapping it on the ground.
02-08-15, 02:53 PM
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I got a repair stand for Christmas, so I've been learning how to do some maintenance on my bicycles. I had Tilly on it today, and decided to take a picture.
02-08-15, 06:18 PM
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Does the repair stand seatpost clamp close with a clamp that gives hand leverage, or with a wingnut? Do you find it convenient to mount/unmount?
02-09-15, 03:58 AM
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There is a lever on the right side of the clamp. It makes it easier to mount the bike. I use the wingnut on the left to re-size the clamp for different sized tubes. This is the stand I have:
Amazon.com : Portable Home Bike Repair Stand Adjustable Height Bicycle Stand : Bike Workstands : Sports & Outdoors
It isn't as nice as the Park stand, but it works for me.
Amazon.com : Portable Home Bike Repair Stand Adjustable Height Bicycle Stand : Bike Workstands : Sports & Outdoors
It isn't as nice as the Park stand, but it works for me.
02-09-15, 11:31 AM
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Quick release on that repair stand. My Nashbar stand is similar but the quick release lever on mine is probably 1 1/2" wide and a good 4-5" long. I like the little tool tray, wish my stand had that.
02-09-15, 06:15 PM
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It is pretty nice. It has a magnet in the bottom that keeps bolts from bouncing out.
02-10-15, 05:41 PM
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'58 Raleigh Sports, SW hub and dynohub. All original, all stock except for paint and consumables (tires, brake pads, chain etc.) I got it a little over a year ago and it was what got me into cycling. I de-rusted and repainted it last summer so I could keep riding it, I love it so much. There's no beauty in a fine machine if all it does is sit! It's always worked perfectly, except for brakes when wet. I ride it a few times a week, even in winter here in Michigan. Don't underestimate 3-speeds - this thing likes to go fast!
'79 Ross Professional Gran Tour. It's in the frankenbike thread - nothing here except for the frame, fork, and shifters are original. Saved from the dump with dying/missing components and non-stock but good wheels. Derailleurs, fenders, saddle, rack, and brakes are from other bikes that were tossed out. It's not good but it works well enough and takes up most of the abuse in winter and whatnot. The bolted brake cable below has since been replaced (but it worked well while I had it and it's fun to look at haha). I think I have less than $50 invested in this bike. Don't get me wrong, I still love it.
'79 Raleigh Superbe made in Canada. It had a good AW and dynohub when I got it so those are being kept safe. I just finished building it over the weekend. Sturmey-Archer Dynohub/70 mm drum brake up front, SA 5-speed/drum brake in the back. Sun CR-18 rims, Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires, 20t cog, KMC gold chain, alloy VO north road bars upside down, Pletscher double kickstand, and some bits of hackery here and there. I spent my entire paycheck on the parts but I ain't even mad. Had my first commute with it today. It rides smooth as a Cadillac and doesn't tell me to go flat-out like the '58 or the Ross do. I think it likes being a take-it-easy town bike. Still waiting for the handlebar grips to come in the mail and yes, I painted the white tail on.
'79 Ross Professional Gran Tour. It's in the frankenbike thread - nothing here except for the frame, fork, and shifters are original. Saved from the dump with dying/missing components and non-stock but good wheels. Derailleurs, fenders, saddle, rack, and brakes are from other bikes that were tossed out. It's not good but it works well enough and takes up most of the abuse in winter and whatnot. The bolted brake cable below has since been replaced (but it worked well while I had it and it's fun to look at haha). I think I have less than $50 invested in this bike. Don't get me wrong, I still love it.
'79 Raleigh Superbe made in Canada. It had a good AW and dynohub when I got it so those are being kept safe. I just finished building it over the weekend. Sturmey-Archer Dynohub/70 mm drum brake up front, SA 5-speed/drum brake in the back. Sun CR-18 rims, Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tires, 20t cog, KMC gold chain, alloy VO north road bars upside down, Pletscher double kickstand, and some bits of hackery here and there. I spent my entire paycheck on the parts but I ain't even mad. Had my first commute with it today. It rides smooth as a Cadillac and doesn't tell me to go flat-out like the '58 or the Ross do. I think it likes being a take-it-easy town bike. Still waiting for the handlebar grips to come in the mail and yes, I painted the white tail on.
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02-10-15, 07:50 PM
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The beater/bar bike/lock downtown bike is nearly complete. Couldn't salvage the shweet anodized blue/green cantis that were on it, unfortunately. But I am no longer running a front brake and rear derailer only 
I also ditched the SOFTRIDE stem with an old suntour XC stem. Took the gf's son out on our soupy trails today and got a little muddy.
The tires are ridiculous 2.35" cruiser tires... and I love them haha(They are probably technically too wide for the rims also, but no problems yet, and it's meant to be a slow goer). Decent footprint for slow, recreational off roading. Nice suspension effect for the rocks and potholes, not bad rolling resistance on the pavement etc... GF asked me "What's wrong with your tires?"
I just need a rack set up and I think it's complete.
I also ditched the SOFTRIDE stem with an old suntour XC stem. Took the gf's son out on our soupy trails today and got a little muddy. The tires are ridiculous 2.35" cruiser tires... and I love them haha(They are probably technically too wide for the rims also, but no problems yet, and it's meant to be a slow goer). Decent footprint for slow, recreational off roading. Nice suspension effect for the rocks and potholes, not bad rolling resistance on the pavement etc... GF asked me "What's wrong with your tires?"
I just need a rack set up and I think it's complete.
