Recent content by sprucemoose

The Train Rat, Larry's Old Bike, The Redmoon Rider, The Redmoon Cosmonaut, My Commuter. I call it many things. I've been riding it to the Redmoon Theater (http://redmoon.org/) from Evanston for 5 weeks now, putting about 25+miles on it a day, 4 sometimes 5 days a week! I need to get some pics...

Re: CHICAGO MONTHLY RIDE @@update for June top of page five@@ ....! Just realized this will be the 19th and I'll be at a wedding! sorry guys.

Re: CHICAGO MONTHLY RIDE @@update for June top of page five@@ I'll be finishing up a day of work pretty close to the Twisted Spoke, so I might be able to make this ride... :)

Riding it to work today! Still gotta go pickup some cable for the front brake, but my first bike with derailleurs is pretty well set. :)

Moving along, I've changed the handlebars and installed the cables. I will still need to adjust everything, cable wise. I am planning on putting on a rack and basket too. Some more detail: Even more detail:

Well who really wants to ride a broken bike? I took everyone's advice and ordered a replacement BB (same make and model) for the low price of $16. I imagine despite this being described as entry level it will be just fine. Once it arrives I'll get building. At this point I might need to buy some...

The Bone Machine is done and I've been really enjoying my rides for the last week and a half. :mrgreen: Here's the run down: Sunline V3 bars Oury Mountain Bike Grips Avid Speed Dial 7 right lever No-name left lever Weinmann 519 front wheel Continental Town & Country front tire Shimano S8...

Well I was just reading up on the Altus components and it was described as "entry level" and good for kids or people that take it easy on their bikes. I think its probably just fine. I mean I'm not jumping of mountains and such... The buddy I got this bike from took a couple bad spills: 1. hit...

Re: The TRAIN RAT: What would you do? I'm looking for some recommendations, because I'm all set to drop like $100 on this bike and that would probably be a bad idea. (1) So here is the run down: For roughly 2 months this bike will be parked in a public space exposed to the elements and at a...

Half built! The paint came out pretty great to my eyes. I'll have to get some more close up shots. I think the BB might be shot, which kinda sucks, but ebay usually has some cheap ones. So, do you want to steal it?

Oh man yes. I am a hop head. The Ranger was very good. I also just had the Flying Dog 20th Anniversary "Raging B___" which was excellent and definitely worth a try. :D

This bike looks great! I dig it. Fat tires should be on every bike. This thing looks fast, simple, and tough.

Hello Rat Rodders! My first real rat begins now. I recently acquired a Schwinn Mesa http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=25694 Which I am building to leave at the train station for a couple months while I intern at a theater. I'm trying to put very little money into it and make it...

I ask because when I did a search I found a lot of guys customizing them into fixed gears for bike polo. Anyways, I'm Donovan, nice to meet you. :)

Since I fixed the chain tensioner there's no more clicking so I think the chain is fine. The chain is definitely a bit beefier than a chain for a geared setup. Which I think means it will hold up better to wear and tear. I think a green seat is a great idea, if I can find a comfortable one...