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    ricochet
    Joined: 22 Oct 2009

    Want to show off my bike hehe. Well it’s not bike bike, but bicycle.
    I made it myself for my wife from bits and used 1983 frame I bought on flee bay.

    Frame before:

    End result:




    last edited by 29 Mar 2010, 18:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Beatle
      Joined: 8 Dec 2009

      Brooks saddles are sweet…

      We can do anything

      http://bybeatle.com

      last edited by 29 Mar 2010, 18:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        I want the bike…G

        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

        last edited by 29 Mar 2010, 18:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          richochet – I'm seriously impressed that you made that bike, dude. You're very talented ! Check this article out :
          http://www.velvetparkmedia.com/blogs/chicks-bikes-and-brooklyn-woman-owned-bike-shop-changing-neighborhood

          I admire KT Higgins. As I've mentioned before, I'm a total numbskull when it comes to mechanical inclination. That's why I write code for a living. Logical/Analytical mind, YES. But there's a certain high intelligence associated with building things, fixing things with your bare hands – and I lack that kind of IQ.

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            that_was_easy
            Joined: 3 Feb 2010

            @ricochet:

            Want to show off my bike hehe. Well it’s not bike bike, but bicycle.
            I made it myself for my wife from bits and used 1983 frame I bought on flee bay.

            That is a sweet build!  I'm just about to do the same thing with a frame I found on ebay.  This time, being only my second, I'll be documenting/photo-ing my progress.  I'm gonna do up a utility bike using an early 80's Univega Vivia Touring frame.  😉

            /bike geek

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              Tripleterror
              Joined: 24 Sept 2009

              Go to Italy, they're bloody everywhere.
              My Laverda passed it's MOT today, thank goodness for that and just in time to enjoy the decent spell of weather here in the UK.

              just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

              last edited by 17 Jun 2010, 19:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                ADDIC
                Joined: 26 Feb 2010

                not sure which one to get

                Probably talk it down to $850
                http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1798410103.html

                or

                talked to the guy, he said $1800
                http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1747096868.html

                last edited by 19 Jun 2010, 23:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  havingmysay
                  Joined: 14 Apr 2010

                  @ADDIC:

                  not sure which one to get

                  Probably talk it down to $850
                  http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1798410103.html

                  or

                  talked to the guy, he said $1800
                  http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1747096868.html

                  did you get either bike? the first listing is gone… the rebel 250 looks decent. i have a 82 cm400 in a rigid frame that i'm about to put up for sale. flat black.. its a fun ride.

                  http://scottmagrath.com/

                  last edited by 22 Jun 2010, 19:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    ADDIC
                    Joined: 26 Feb 2010

                    @havingmysay:

                    did you get either bike? the first listing is gone… the rebel 250 looks decent. i have a 82 cm400 in a rigid frame that i'm about to put up for sale. flat black.. its a fun ride.

                    still no bike.

                    i didnt have time to go see the first bike. and i sent the guy a text message about the rebel but he hasnt responded. if he doesnt hit me back by friday, i think ima take this bike:


                    http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/1803958284.html

                    last edited by 22 Jun 2010, 20:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      Simon
                      Joined: 5 Mar 2010

                      Not quite "my bike" but in the family so please excuse me if I post anyway  😉

                      Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities - Frank Lloyd Wright

                      last edited by 25 Jun 2010, 16:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        Simon, you've shrunk since yesterday…G

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Beatle
                          Joined: 8 Dec 2009

                          Just now read your post, Lando - made me laugh..picturing Haraki-san flying by the radar control…

                          We can do anything

                          http://bybeatle.com

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                            Tripleterror
                            Joined: 24 Sept 2009

                            That's one tasty Shovel Tim  😉
                            TT

                            just wear - don´t compare - what matters is that one loves what one is wearing…

                            last edited by 19 Aug 2010, 15:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              LandoCal126 0
                              Banned
                              Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                              Looking to purchase a bicycle in NY. New or Used Single Speed. Would like to spend anywhere from $200-$400. Anyone got a hook or know of a good shop? Also, any ideas of a good brand or model that may fit the bill so I can narrow down my search? Thanks!

                              last edited by 20 Sept 2010, 18:14 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • a.khan12390A
                                a.khan12390
                                Joined: 6 Jun 2010

                                NYC Velo, specializes in fixed gear, they are known to be the best, also bowery lane bicycles (but those are a little pricey and look nice so they will probs be stolen really fast)

                                Cats paw soles for sale http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=977.0 CATS paw for sale

                                last edited by 20 Sept 2010, 20:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  ADDIC
                                  Joined: 26 Feb 2010

                                  might check this bike out.

                                  what do you guys think?

                                  http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/2080782522.html

                                  ima try to go down to $1300.

                                  last edited by 27 Nov 2010, 04:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • GeoG
                                    Geo
                                    Joined: 29 Sept 2010

                                    @LandoCal126:

                                    Looking to purchase a bicycle in NY. New or Used Single Speed. Would like to spend anywhere from $200-$400. Anyone got a hook or know of a good shop? Also, any ideas of a good brand or model that may fit the bill so I can narrow down my search? Thanks!

                                    Lando - can't recommend a place in NY (being on the other side of the pond) but would certainly recommend going used to max out on your budget. Good equipment will last, and is usually easier to maintain/replace (bit like IH!!)

                                    I have this http://www.chargebikes.com/products/bikes/detail.php?id=17 which is a brillant frame and I use for local commutes . . . and a nice Boardman Carbon road bike for training . . . and (my baby) Marin MV for absolutely everything else - especially down hill directions!

                                    Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

                                    last edited by 27 Nov 2010, 16:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      Giles
                                      IHUK Crew
                                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                      And Wiggle has a decent sale on at the moment:

                                      http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge/single-speed-bikes/

                                      and they are only about 5 miles from me.  Will I be able to resist…..

                                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                      last edited by 27 Nov 2010, 17:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Beatle
                                        Joined: 8 Dec 2009

                                        I know Gosport ain't Chamonix - but single speed is like really stupid if you want to bike..

                                        We can do anything

                                        http://bybeatle.com

                                        last edited by 27 Nov 2010, 17:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • GeoG
                                          Geo
                                          Joined: 29 Sept 2010

                                          oooh - that's heresy in some places!

                                          Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

                                          last edited by 27 Nov 2010, 17:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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