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Early end to winter here. We are over 40 inches below average for snowfall, only getting about 140 total inches this winter. Blue tape is a good idea. It rains here when it isn't in the forecast. I have not had luck with Brooks seats as they get wet and ruined. Our classic ride last August got caught in a massive downpour, that wasn't expected. That ride would have ruined a Brooks type saddle. I think they work better in dryer climates and for someone who is more particular about when they ride than I am. I always forget I have a leather seat. I have ruined quite a few Brooks saddles in the rain. You ride to work when it is nice and then riding home it seems to always rain. I tried shower caps but they still get wet. Last brooks I bought was in the 1960s.Looks like your snow's about gone...perfect timing for the end of the Winter Build-Off! Now you can hit the road! On your fixie, I mean...
Like the sleek design. I could see some matching blue tape on those bars someday....and maybe an Brooks style saddle....
RaT oN!
The frame was given to me. I have to start refusing frames. They sit for a while, then I get an idea and build something. My 40+ bike collection is out of hand, I need to get more selective. I did pass on a Colson loop tail this winter. That was hard because I don't have a loop tail.Nice and streamlined. Camelbacks are a interesting frame.
I here ya,have the same issue. So its time to start building what I have. Before anymore come my way... Easy said then done...The frame was given to me. I have to start refusing frames. They sit for a while, then I get an idea and build something. My 40+ bike collection is out of hand, I need to get more selective. I did pass on a Colson loop tail this winter. That was hard because I don't have a loop tail.
I ordered dark blue tape. Thanks for the suggestion. If I could find and inexpensive leather seat I would use that idea too. So far they are all to expensive. Last winter (2015-16) I got a new old Ideal seat from eBay for $40.00. I put it on my vintage Peugeot and I am careful to only go for road rides in nice weather. I don't see anything for a reasonable price like that this year.Looks like your snow's about gone...perfect timing for the end of the Winter Build-Off! Now you can hit the road! On your fixie, I mean...
Like the sleek design. I could see some matching blue tape on those bars someday....and maybe an Brooks style saddle....
RaT oN!
I't light as there is nothing to it, which helps it climb hills. It even has a small light BMX seat on it. The tires are very skinny (maybe 23, but I can't remember). The gearing is 32 x 22 and is just about right for where I have tried it. Stop/slowing is hard on the old knees. Everyone who has ridden it commented on how surprisingly easy it is to pedal. The steering and balance is very responsive, especially if you ride a lot of mountain or cruisers. I still am getting use to it and have only ridden it in my subdivision and surrounding ones. I don't think I will ever be up to riding down the big hills from my house to Lake Superior and connecting up with the City Lake Shore Bike Path. I can see using this for awhile and then dismantling it and selling the wheels. It's not something I will use a lot.Nice bike!
The last two years I was in the Navy, I rode a 69 Hercules with that same frame. Original red finish and chrome was perfect on that 3 speed. A little too small for me but I just raised the seat high. It never left Gitmo, either on land, or in the bay. I had to go home on emergency leave and it was either left behind or chucked overboard. I always wondered how it would ride with lightweight wheels and cranks like you've done here.
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