I'm sure the Virgin River Bike Path in St. George has characters on Townies dressed like that. In fact, I've seen them when passing by on I-15.
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I agree they are ugly, but I’m aware that people really like their Townies. Must be comfy to ride. You’ll make it yours and it’ll be cool(er), I’ve no doubt.
You're right. I do love the ride and I'll be looking for a straight tube fork with a 1 x 10 1/4" steerer!
You're probably right. I live in North Rockville and ride the Jordan River Trail. I'll keep my eye out for Townies!
I have a few friends around your 'hood, in St. George and Hurricane. They are all MTB types because when in Rome...
One of these days when swinging through I'll have to loop Broken Mesa Rim from Washington, starting and ending at In N Out because a Double Double with grilled onions seems like a great finishing point on a ride.
One of these days when swinging through I'll have to loop Broken Mesa Rim from Washington, starting and ending at In N Out because a Double Double with grilled onions seems like a great finishing point on a ride.
Townies make good e-bikes. Plenty of room for batteries.
True that!
The Townie seems to share the same, or similar frame, to the Electra Rat Fink which is a highly desired model. I built one up for my daughter and she used it around college. As you know, they are comfortable to ride, except uphill...
@MattiThundrrr I was scrolling through bike photos and zoomed in on the pedals. Very faintly... Diamondback. Pretty old from the looks!
Woah. My mania has a long way to go I see.
Eric, it’s yours if you are ever in Rockville.My name is Eric & I am a bikaholic.
I appreciate it but as you can see I really don't need another bike right now.
Old pic of garage and pile has grown a little despite efforts to stop it! The other 2 pics posted was stuff I was given....It's amazing the stuff that finds me. Mostly free.....
These are just a sample. I am truly grateful for my blessings.
This one. Not entirely original but don't care.
She's pretty
She's pretty
MattiThundrrr
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That old Schwinn paint is pretty tough. It's going to shine up real good with just a little polish
I'm trying to identify the pedals, the other has remnants of what seems like red cloth that once covered them??
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Those look like pedals off of an exercise bike. The weight on the bottom kept them oriented correctly but they're missing the big strap that went over your foot.
Check out Schwinn Exercisor pedals from the late '70s early '80s?
EDIT: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125451593679?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
Check out Schwinn Exercisor pedals from the late '70s early '80s?
EDIT: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125451593679?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28
Chainwheel, rear rack, saddle (definitely)... not original from what I know.
The seller (Parrish, very cool. Building a 63 Chevy Apache) threw in some knock-off grips (I think) and a brand new set of wheels and tires with a bendix 2 speed kickback hub and a "NOS" stem (doubts). New rims are marked
The seller (Parrish, very cool. Building a 63 Chevy Apache) threw in some knock-off grips (I think) and a brand new set of wheels and tires with a bendix 2 speed kickback hub and a "NOS" stem (doubts). New rims are marked
Thanks Dog, that makes perfect sense. Except on a Corvette!
