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  1. J

    We NEED A CLUB IN ROCHESTER NY

    I am up near Watertown (Adams) . Perhaps an informal get together sometime along the lake or the finger lakes for people with bikes. Casual ride on some trails. Some trades/swaps?
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    Bicycle Show and Swap Meet!! Howes Cave NY

    Hey Steve. I am up near Watertown, NY (and Fort Drum). If you have flyers, send me some, and I will get them posted up around town. We are about 2-1/2 hours away from Howe's Caverns. My son and I go there on occasion when we spend a weekend at Cooperstown. Will be tough balancing that AND...
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    Kickstand Magazine Update

    I have all the earlier issues. Looking forward to the next! Just went back and re-read the older ones last weekend. I too have a subscription.....and eagerly awaiting the next issue! Jerry Peck Adams, NY
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    IM THINKING ABOUT A SHOW NEAR SYRACUSE NY WHO'S IN?

    Pete... I am in Adams....and would love to have a group, club or show in this area. If you get one set up...please post on here. Would be a great day to spend a Saturday (or Sunday). Thanks! Jerry
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    NEWS ADVISORY FROM KICKSTAND MAGAZINE!

    Looking forward to the next issue...and everyone after that. Love this magazine! Would love to see a few pages each issue set aside for the latest builds,finds, etc from the Ratrodbike website as well! Jerry Adams, NY
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    WELCOME TO ICHIBIKE.COM!

    Checked them out while back home on vacation. AWESOME SHOP and AWESOME GUYS!!! I had a blast hanging out and chatting, testing some of their creations. Which I would have had more cash on hand. They are definately a must stop next trip to Des Moines. BTW...next door is a Skate shop/Shoe...
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    Orphans, Oddball, Unusual & Little Known

    I actually just picked up a Men's 3-Speed "Executive" today.....Has "Super de Luxe" on the chain guard....and "Made in W. Germany" on the head badge. Was wanting to learn more about it. Except for the tires....appears all original. I will take some pics and try to post them tomorrow.
  8. J

    1977 Huffy Thunder Road #56 MX banana

    That was my first bike of my own!!! Santa brought it....and Christmas was so warm that year....that I spend the entire day riding it!!! I rode that thing till it was .... near dead! I know my Dad had to put reinforced sissy bars on it as I got bigger....because the standard ones were pretty...
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    Bicycle Shops

    Jerry... Good to hear that there are some good customer service oriented businesses out there! I try really hard to be friendly...and spend my money locally....and there are some local businesses (non-bike) that I frequent...and it is almost like dropping in and hanging out with some old...
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    Bicycle Shops

    I went to my local bicycle shop yesterday, where I have taken my mountain bike in the past, to ask about 700c wheels. He asked what for? I said I had a 29er, but with 48 spoke wheels, and was looking for ones that I could put a standard 3 speed internal hub on (36H). I knew they had alot of...
  11. J

    Firmstrong Rebel Cruiser and Chief

    Hey guys... Thanks for the advice. Yeah...I knew that the steel frame would give a different ride than the aluminum....but I don't know if I ride enough to notice a difference. I would love to ride the other Electra bikes...but the nearest dealer only carries a few....as they are primarly a...
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    Firmstrong Rebel Cruiser and Chief

    Hey guys... Has anyone seen or perhaps ridden this bike? I know it is a cheap Chinese knock-off...but I am only using it for a starting point. It appears (from the pictures) to have the same geometry as the Electra Straight 8. I have ridden the Electra...and loved the feel of it....but my...
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    New guy Help

    Thanks for the help guys. I really do believe in supporting the Local Bike Shops....and there are (3) in the area I live in...but they pretty much support road bikes. One is a complete dump....I think the guy lives there...and has no idea of what a vacuum cleaner is (bits of food...paper all...
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    New guy Help

    Good Morning Guys... Well...being a bigger guy...(6'-3"..250#)....I was looking for a bike that I felt comfortable on...without my knees hitting the handlebars. Found one...the 29" ONYX at WalMart. Now...one reason I bought this...was based on inspiration I got from this site. To be able to...
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    Northern NY New Guy

    Hi there... New guy to the Forum. Love the vintage look bikes...and hope to get some great ideas from this site. I am a bigger guy...6'-3"...250#....42 years old (physically anyway....maturity level in some doubt!). I really enjoy the look and feel of yesteryear....with some of the...
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