I look forward to seeing a fat tire gravel trike!!
Mine came equipped with 5 speed derailleur & is a blessing on hills. Just can't do e-bikes. Gotta pedal. I'll get around to upgrades one day.....Have fun with yours!!
What have you been riding lately?
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I look forward to seeing a fat tire gravel trike!!
Mine came equipped with 5 speed derailleur & is a blessing on hills. Just can't do e-bikes. Gotta pedal. I'll get around to upgrades one day.....Have fun with yours!!
Yeah - it is very light, fast, very quick steering and a lot of fun.
This 2022 model has Aluminium frame, carbon fork stock, with Shimano 105 and FST running gear and Tektro hydraulic brakes - and I've added carbon seat post, bars, stem and spacers - and a Ti stem cap. Shimano sealed pedals, Garmin setup and some nice lights.
Finished it off with Brooks Cambium grips, C17 saddle and Giant ergo bar ends (that I sometimes run without.)
It's become my go-to ride for errands and weekday fitness workouts.
I'm getting another of these small, cheapo bags for the rack. Spare tube and levers in the seat bag, phone/camera and spectacles in the existing rack bag, and space for doggo markets loot in the other. 
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I have been riding this '79 Spitfire since I picked it up last month. It was in need of a clean and grease, I built up this set of S-2 wheels with NOS union spokes and nipples a Bendix '70 rear with a Schwinn approved 200 model front hub. I added a set of original Schwinn Studded Balloon tires. Now I can continue to ride while I service the original S-2 heavy duty wheels. Once there done these wheels will go on another Schwinn Cruiser I'm working on.
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I took my Elgin for the monthly Old Bikes Club Bluz Cruz yesterday since it's dressed up for Christmas. Beautiful weather warranted shorts for the day with friends cruising around Denver & happy that @Palepainter could make it to the ride! It's been a while.....
I was lucky to get in some laps at Firestone after giving my truck a tune up but in my rush to get out the door I forgot my phone. I had the place to myself for about an hour! The angle of the sun made it almost impossible to see a couple of berms so had to call it a day & keep something in the tank for the Bluz Cruz on Sunday.....
I was lucky to get in some laps at Firestone after giving my truck a tune up but in my rush to get out the door I forgot my phone. I had the place to myself for about an hour! The angle of the sun made it almost impossible to see a couple of berms so had to call it a day & keep something in the tank for the Bluz Cruz on Sunday.....
So good to see you, Chad & Craig!! It's been too long. Was hoping to see your Champion but another time perhaps....
With temps in low-mid 60's yesterday it was nice to hit the track in Berthoud for a couple of hours with a friend.
It has been closed to dry out so haven't had the chance to ride here. It felt good to get in some exercise & have some fun!
It has been closed to dry out so haven't had the chance to ride here. It felt good to get in some exercise & have some fun!
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Took ambitious for a spin this morning, stopped at the soccer fields for a couple snapshots
Really enjoying this bike, one of the better ones I’ve made
I still dont know why these pics arnt allowing me to insert the full image, I’m working on it
Really enjoying this bike, one of the better ones I’ve made
I still dont know why these pics arnt allowing me to insert the full image, I’m working on it
Put a new set of forks on and went for a morning ride before it got too hot.
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That's a sweet bike. Love that drizzle paint job, but man, your cockpit could use some work. Those cables are a tangle, looks like they could interfere with the steering like that! Also, the brake levers seem inaccessible at the angle they're mounted at, arm should be pretty straight at the wrist when seated
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I thought the brakes looked ok, in his video hes quite a big bloke so im assuming due to his height his wrists may be pretty close to that diagram you put up with the green tick,
The diagram itself is fantastic and ive never even given a thought about it to be honest....Guess its true what they say, Ya learn something new every day huh LOL!
MattiThundrrr
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I forgot that you're down under, do you run the brake levers opposite sides like the British so, rear brake on the left? As far as the cables are concerned, it looks like originally they were routed in front and under the bar, as opposed to over and behind, as yours is. If it isn't binding up or interfering with performance, then it's just a look thing and it doesn't matter, but you wouldn't want to be on a trail in a serious situation when you find out it's a problem.
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Yes...I never knew they put them on the opposite sides in england, so yes we do here and same in NZ too!...
ya did it again...Ya learn something new everyday ha ha ha !
Since Christmas is going to be low key this year I decided to try to get a bike built up over the weekend. Since I still need a brake cable & housing I threw the dirt jumper on the truck to hit "Roots" after finding what I needed.
This is where my pump track obsession began and it has been a while since I rode here last. Overcast, warm weather got even better when the clouds cleared for a good dose of Vitamin D. It was a good reminder of why I love this place so much.
This is where my pump track obsession began and it has been a while since I rode here last. Overcast, warm weather got even better when the clouds cleared for a good dose of Vitamin D. It was a good reminder of why I love this place so much.
It’s a work in progress…I just wanted to get it tested that particular day because daylight has been ending @ 4ish as of late and I’m not trying to ride in the woods at night sans illumination.
