TELL US ABOUT YOUR BICYCLE!!!

I am curious as to what year your bike was made... or what brand.  or any other interesting info, or what you like about it.  Me: (aprox.) 1985 Peugeot.  My reflectors match my paint job (original), I like that. 

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Permalink Reply by The Grizz on February 24, 2014 at 5:58am

  XO-1 is my dream bike hands down! Yours is a beautiful machine! Did you repaint it, or is that original? It's in such nice shape. Where did you get it? I had my hands on one, but let it go because it was the purple one instead of the orange one. I'm still kicking myself over it. I could've painted it orange & gotten the decals. I do have an XO-4, but after all...it's only an XO-4. I still like it, though.

Narayan said:

Fun thread. Here are the two I ride most often (I took these pics last fall for a blog post).

My "going for a ride" bike: a 1993 Bridgestone XO-1. I built up this bike in the late 90's for a ride from Portland, Maine to Alaska (which I never ended up taking). Wheels are handbuilt, parts are from all over, and the cockpit was just swapped out this summer. I don't know how many thousands of miles I have on this bike, but it's a lot. (Some info on this bike)

 

My commuter / around town bike: a rebuilt 1998 Electra cruiser. Overhauled this bike last summer. Right now it has some studded tires on it and is doing great as a winter bike. (build details on this bike)

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 24, 2014 at 6:54am

Thanks. It has been a lot of fun adding red parts over the last couple of years. Like the seat-post for example - i had no intention of putting a red one on that bike, but when the original failed and had to be replaced... turns out there was at least one available that fit in red. 

This is a fun time to be doing the matchy matchy. Even ten years ago other than the occasional gold chain colored chains (for example) were super hard to find and mostly non-existent. Now one can get them at their LBS for $10. 

The Grizz said:

  Very nice! Matchy matchy. I'm way into matchy matchy.

Tony Adams 7 mi said:

My daily rider is a two speed town bike based on an '87 (or so) Schwinn Le Tour frame. My first iteration of it was as a three speed. Then it was a fixie for a while and when I horked the threads on the fixed side it sadly became a single speed.

I love a lot of things about it including the fact that the True Temper frame was built in the USA when Schwinn was rather desperately trying to continue as a domestic manufacturer. It is super comfortable and with the internal two speed hub with coaster brake the bike requires very little maintenance compared to a deraillered bike or even a > 2 speed internal geared hub (no shifter, no cable and as a result the guts are sealed from exposure to the elements). I regret that the pic does not show the redness of the chain.

I also have an '86 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike which I also love- its Columbus Tenax tubing is simply amazing - but she is taking the winter off. 

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 24, 2014 at 6:57am

Yes! that XO-1 is gorgeous! Holy crap!  

The Grizz said:

  XO-1 is my dream bike hands down! Yours is a beautiful machine! Did you repaint it, or is that original? It's in such nice shape. Where did you get it? I had my hands on one, but let it go because it was the purple one instead of the orange one. I'm still kicking myself over it. I could've painted it orange & gotten the decals. I do have an XO-4, but after all...it's only an XO-4. I still like it, though.

Narayan said:

Fun thread. Here are the two I ride most often (I took these pics last fall for a blog post).

My "going for a ride" bike: a 1993 Bridgestone XO-1. I built up this bike in the late 90's for a ride from Portland, Maine to Alaska (which I never ended up taking). Wheels are handbuilt, parts are from all over, and the cockpit was just swapped out this summer. I don't know how many thousands of miles I have on this bike, but it's a lot. (Some info on this bike)

 

My commuter / around town bike: a rebuilt 1998 Electra cruiser. Overhauled this bike last summer. Right now it has some studded tires on it and is doing great as a winter bike. (build details on this bike)

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on February 24, 2014 at 7:12am

Cool, thanks! I use my pack on my back, on top of the rear rack, and in between my ape hanger bars.

Paul Michael Ignacio said:

Wow, I thought I was the only person around here with a Boblbee backpack! Nice winter rig!
Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on February 24, 2014 at 7:19am

Two seats, the rear for a smaller passenger. 

The ape hangers are rigged to hold the straps of my hardshell backpack. The thermos on the front rack is my water bottle to keep my icy drinks cold in the hot yoga room.

This photo was taken after arriving from my 6am yoga class to work.

Joe Guzzardo said:

Now that's a real interesting looking bike. It has two seats? The handlebars are rigged at the top of your windscreen? Is that cylinder over your front wheel a thermos bottle or some sort of laser cannon?


Juan 2-8 mi. said:

Bertha, mainly made from junk parts from the shops I have worked at. Useful for sloppy rides.

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on February 25, 2014 at 6:42am

QUESTION...  how do you change gears?  "kick" the pedal?  also, how do you bolt/secure the rear wheel to the frame...? I had a three speed put on a Schwinn, and it kept slipping and the chain would fall off and the tire would rub... so I tried no slip washers but that didn't help.  I tightened it so much that I stripped the bolt. so I gave up. now that bike's in pieces awaiting a solution.  I loved it for the first couple days before wheel would start to slide forward.  I got sick of constantly pulling the wheel back and retightening it.  even tried a vintage chain tensioner but that didn't fit right and wouldn't have kept the tire from rubbing, only would have kept the loose chain on.
 
Tony Adams 7 mi said:

My daily rider is a two speed town bike based on an '87 (or so) Schwinn Le Tour frame. My first iteration of it was as a three speed. Then it was a fixie for a while and when I horked the threads on the fixed side it sadly became a single speed.

I love a lot of things about it including the fact that the True Temper frame was built in the USA when Schwinn was rather desperately trying to continue as a domestic manufacturer. It is super comfortable and with the internal two speed hub with coaster brake the bike requires very little maintenance compared to a deraillered bike or even a > 2 speed internal geared hub (no shifter, no cable and as a result the guts are sealed from exposure to the elements). I regret that the pic does not show the redness of the chain.

I also have an '86 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike which I also love- its Columbus Tenax tubing is simply amazing - but she is taking the winter off. 

Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on February 25, 2014 at 6:59am

My suggestion would be to take it to a mechanic because you are obviously doing something wrong...

Robert Underwood said:

QUESTION...  how do you change gears?  "kick" the pedal?  also, how do you bolt/secure the rear wheel to the frame...? I had a three speed put on a Schwinn, and it kept slipping and the chain would fall off and the tire would rub... so I tried no slip washers but that didn't help.  I tightened it so much that I stripped the bolt. so I gave up. now that bike's in pieces awaiting a solution.  I loved it for the first couple days before wheel would start to slide forward.  I got sick of constantly pulling the wheel back and retightening it.  even tried a vintage chain tensioner but that didn't fit right and wouldn't have kept the tire from rubbing, only would have kept the loose chain on.
 
Tony Adams 7 mi said:

My daily rider is a two speed town bike based on an '87 (or so) Schwinn Le Tour frame. My first iteration of it was as a three speed. Then it was a fixie for a while and when I horked the threads on the fixed side it sadly became a single speed.

I love a lot of things about it including the fact that the True Temper frame was built in the USA when Schwinn was rather desperately trying to continue as a domestic manufacturer. It is super comfortable and with the internal two speed hub with coaster brake the bike requires very little maintenance compared to a deraillered bike or even a > 2 speed internal geared hub (no shifter, no cable and as a result the guts are sealed from exposure to the elements). I regret that the pic does not show the redness of the chain.

I also have an '86 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike which I also love- its Columbus Tenax tubing is simply amazing - but she is taking the winter off. 

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on February 25, 2014 at 7:26am

I took it to a mechanic and they told me to put on no slip washers, then they gave me the washers, then they didn't work.  I want to know how Tony has his since it looks like its being ridden and working fine. 

Permalink Reply by ValO on February 25, 2014 at 9:25am

A raleigh competition gs, probably  1978 or 79 (any way to find exactly what year by the serial number?) campy equiped, however weinmann brakes (would you change to vintage campy?) wheel sets have been changed many times over the years-currently mavics (always get good wheels), i always use 23 cm tires. Brooks saddle is original and a perfect fit. Bike is also a perfect fit at 64cm. I no longer compete, "serious" recreational rider, ride <200 miles a week and have never missed a month of cycling due to weather in 25 years.

Great site BTW

Permalink Reply by dan brown on February 25, 2014 at 9:32am

I am down t three bikes :

(1) 1985 Miyata one-twelve; converted to SS (thanks to WTB for the sweet gold rim).

In the photo locked to the fence

(2) 2006 Raleigh Competition Double. My racing bike. love it. just love it. on it's second groupset (ultegra) and wheels. light stiff and fast. In photo by flowerpot and on bed

(3) Kona Paddy Wagon. My commuter. bought it last year from Comrade Cycles. my favorite part (no photo sorry) panniers and full (SKS longboards) fenders. and the upgraded tires. and the bullhors. and the soundsystem in the front bag ;-)

(4) I am the custodian of this one : Torker K2; two speed kickback. also from Comrade. I love it. I bought it for peggy and she loves it too. In the photo locked to the fence next to mine and the stock torker website photo

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on February 25, 2014 at 10:57am

OK, let me rephrase that. Take it to a competent mechanic.

There is no special way to install a hub that makes it work, you are either not using anti-rotation washers or you are not getting it tight enough.

Robert Underwood said:

I took it to a mechanic and they told me to put on no slip washers, then they gave me the washers, then they didn't work.  I want to know how Tony has his since it looks like its being ridden and working fine. 

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on February 25, 2014 at 4:18pm

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