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Bullhorns, risers or Stem Riser
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Hi AllI'm sure there have been threads about this before.My wife picked up a State Bicycle fixie/single speed for me over the holidays. I tested out the bike on one of the days that we had some nice…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Feb 11.

My First
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Picked up an older Schwinn Caliente at the flea-market this past weekend. I want to strip it down, repaint it and turn it into a single speed. Now I'm totally new to rebuilding a bike. I'd like to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by mark stetson Oct 30, 2011.

Broken Spokes
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On my bike this morning and noticed my rear tire woobly. Second time this has happened. I have 2 broken spokes now and I'm in downtown. My ride to the bike shop is about 7-8 miles back.Do you think…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by James BlackHeron Jul 22, 2011.

 

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James BlackHeron replied to David Ramos's discussion 'Bullhorns, risers or Stem Riser'
"If it is close you might be able to flip the stem and get almost a half-inch or so more rise with what you have now and not need to buy anything.    It looks like most of the State Bicycles come with 87/97 degree stem and usually ship in…"
Feb 11
Lee Roy Carrier replied to David Ramos's discussion 'Bullhorns, risers or Stem Riser'
"The stem riser will change the feel of the bike when going "no-handed". I would describe it as a "squirrely". IMHO, not the best customization.  As suggested, change out the stem."
Feb 11
notoriousDUG replied to David Ramos's discussion 'Bullhorns, risers or Stem Riser'
"Just get a stem with more rise to it so that the bars sit higher."
Feb 10
David Ramos posted a discussion

Bullhorns, risers or Stem Riser

Hi AllI'm sure there have been threads about this before.My wife picked up a State Bicycle fixie/single speed for me over the holidays. I tested out the bike on one of the days that we had some nice weather. It has the bullhorn bars and I'm not sure if I dig them now that they are just a bit to low for me. I've been looking at riser bars and at stem risers.Opinions?See More
Feb 10
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David Ramos replied to Rachel Miller's discussion 'Is the heat keeping anyone off the bike?'
"Nice!"
Jun 28, 2012
David Ramos replied to Rachel Miller's discussion 'Is the heat keeping anyone off the bike?'
"Not me! I will pick Summer over spring winter and fall. What's the weather tomorrow? I'm ready!"
Jun 28, 2012
David Ramos replied to Rachel Miller's discussion 'Is the heat keeping anyone off the bike?'
"It was great! Just got home, now I'm dripping in sweat. Ppl can't drive for crap"
Jun 28, 2012
mark stetson replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"Rear brake looks like it has reasonably long reach to me.  What size is the front wheel?  Read the size on the tire, it will either be 27 x 1 1/4", 700 x 25c, or something similar.  If  you have 27" wheels, the brakes…"
Oct 30, 2011
notoriousDUG replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"Wrong.   Unless you have long reach brakes 700s are an issue on a bike with 27s.       "
Oct 30, 2011
John W. replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"It looks like a regular 10spd with 27" wheels so 700c wheels shouldn't be a problem.  Good luck...I'll be doing the same with a Schwinn 10spd I'm getting froma co-worker next week.  Nice winter project. "
Oct 29, 2011
David Ramos replied to Michelle Gregorek's discussion 'My first flat tire! Cross your fingers.'
"wish i could go out for a ride - can't bend my knee to much now-a-days not sure why it hurts so bad.   good luck with the air pump"
Oct 29, 2011
David Ramos replied to Matthew Swartwout's discussion 'Frame Painting/Powdercoating'
"thanks - appreciate it  "
Oct 29, 2011
David Ramos replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"these are the wheels i like, would they work if i started to look for them. I would go to a bike shop for pricing"
Oct 29, 2011
David Ramos replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
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Oct 29, 2011
David Ramos replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"thank you everyone for the info - i really do appreciate it. lets see if i did this right, i added the link below of pics of the bike. I was already stripping it down. There's also a pic of the wheels i like.   thank you again"
Oct 29, 2011
notoriousDUG replied to David Ramos's discussion 'My First'
"There need to be pics to let you know what you need.   If I remember right it should be a 27 or 700 wheeled bike; both of those are readily available single speed wheels.  The frame will be wider than the average S/S hub is spaced but you…"
Oct 29, 2011

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What I ride:
Hybrid
The kind of riding I do:
Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Around Town
About me:
Born and raised in Chicago. I've just been riding my bike for the past 2 years and really can get enough of it.

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