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TELL US ABOUT YOUR BICYCLE!!!

I am curious as to what year your bike was made... or what brand.  or any other interesting info, or what you like about it.  Me: (aprox.) 1985 Peugeot.  My reflectors match my paint job (original), I like that. 

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Permalink Reply by OLB 0.1 on February 18, 2014 at 2:01pm

Correct, right at the corner of Division and Campbell.

Robert Underwood said:

Thanks fo da tid bit.  I've never been to Ciclo... guessing that's the sales floor for West town bikes?  I'm an uptown hermit.
 
OLB 0.1 said:

West Town Bikes had a dark blue 52cm XO-3 at the swap on Saturday. Overhauled by them and looked to be in pretty good condition. If I needed another bike (I know, I know...) and had the funds, I would have taken it home. If it didn't sell then, it may be at Ciclo. Just sayin'

Robert Underwood said:

sweet vintage action... I think Bridgestone is my top pick.  Also like basket and blue levers on commuter.
 

Permalink Reply by Kyle Mac on February 18, 2014 at 3:34pm

i was the lucky one who snatched the Bridgestone up, and that's now my contribution to this thread. it's a '92. 
 
OLB 0.1 said:

West Town Bikes had a dark blue 52cm XO-3 at the swap on Saturday. Overhauled by them and looked to be in pretty good condition. If I needed another bike (I know, I know...) and had the funds, I would have taken it home. If it didn't sell then, it may be at Ciclo. Just sayin'


 

Permalink Reply by Jessica Hunk on February 21, 2014 at 2:05pm

2011 State singlespeed/mixed gear hub.  I like the simplicity of it for commuting- not a lot of components to break down. And a lot of young girls ooh and aah over it; makes me feel like I'm helping to inspire the next generation of lady bicyclists.

Permalink Reply by Shawn A Conley on February 21, 2014 at 4:32pm

This is my steel 198? Schwinn Sprint.  She has served me well over the years.  She currently functions as my "slow down and smell the roses" bike.  But, she's plenty fast for the guys who think they will destroy me when I bring her out.  I have ridden her in Three Oaks, MI at the Apple Cider Century.

And, this is Madonna.  She is a 2010 Trek Madone 4.7.  When I got dropped on a climb in a group ride on my Schwinn, I decided to pull the trigger on Madonna.  I've never been dropped by those guys again.  If you like gorgeous, fast women, she is your girl.  I've taken this bike to the HHH ride in Blue Mounds, WI, the IL Tour De Farms MS Ride in Dekalb, IL, the Two Rivers Century in Kankakee, IL, the Apple Cider Century in Three Oaks Michigan, and much more.  On weekends that we're not riding supported rides, you might catch us riding on the north side with XXX Racing or in Homewood, IL with GoodSpeed Cycles.  She gets the majority of the miles these days as I have ridden close to 11k miles on her since I got her in May, 2010.

Permalink Reply by EssFresh on February 21, 2014 at 4:59pm

Frankensteined Jamis Beatnik (or Freaknik if you will), simple fixed gear with flat pedals and straps. About to put down the coin for my first commuter/light tourer/do anything bike, super excited about that. 

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on February 21, 2014 at 5:45pm

Bertha, mainly made from junk parts from the shops I have worked at. Useful for sloppy rides.

Permalink Reply by Paul Michael Ignacio on February 21, 2014 at 5:58pm
Wow, I thought I was the only person around here with a Boblbee backpack! Nice winter rig!
Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on February 22, 2014 at 7:07pm

My daily rider is a two speed town bike based on an '87 (or so) Schwinn Le Tour frame. My first iteration of it was as a three speed. Then it was a fixie for a while and when I horked the threads on the fixed side it sadly became a single speed.

I love a lot of things about it including the fact that the True Temper frame was built in the USA when Schwinn was rather desperately trying to continue as a domestic manufacturer. It is super comfortable and with the internal two speed hub with coaster brake the bike requires very little maintenance compared to a deraillered bike or even a > 2 speed internal geared hub (no shifter, no cable and as a result the guts are sealed from exposure to the elements). I regret that the pic does not show the redness of the chain.

I also have an '86 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike which I also love- its Columbus Tenax tubing is simply amazing - but she is taking the winter off. 

Permalink Reply by Bob on February 22, 2014 at 7:32pm

i can tell you one thing about my Heritage Chief commuter,,,it needs a frickin' washin' bad!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on February 22, 2014 at 10:15pm

Now that's a real interesting looking bike. It has two seats? The handlebars are rigged at the top of your windscreen? Is that cylinder over your front wheel a thermos bottle or some sort of laser cannon?


Juan 2-8 mi. said:

Bertha, mainly made from junk parts from the shops I have worked at. Useful for sloppy rides.

Permalink Reply by Narayan on February 23, 2014 at 12:42am

Fun thread. Here are the two I ride most often (I took these pics last fall for a blog post).

My "going for a ride" bike: a 1993 Bridgestone XO-1. I built up this bike in the late 90's for a ride from Portland, Maine to Alaska (which I never ended up taking). Wheels are handbuilt, parts are from all over, and the cockpit was just swapped out this summer. I don't know how many thousands of miles I have on this bike, but it's a lot. (Some info on this bike)

 

My commuter / around town bike: a rebuilt 1998 Electra cruiser. Overhauled this bike last summer. Right now it has some studded tires on it and is doing great as a winter bike. (build details on this bike)

Permalink Reply by The Grizz on February 24, 2014 at 10:52am

  Very nice! Matchy matchy. I'm way into matchy matchy.

Tony Adams 7 mi said:

My daily rider is a two speed town bike based on an '87 (or so) Schwinn Le Tour frame. My first iteration of it was as a three speed. Then it was a fixie for a while and when I horked the threads on the fixed side it sadly became a single speed.

I love a lot of things about it including the fact that the True Temper frame was built in the USA when Schwinn was rather desperately trying to continue as a domestic manufacturer. It is super comfortable and with the internal two speed hub with coaster brake the bike requires very little maintenance compared to a deraillered bike or even a > 2 speed internal geared hub (no shifter, no cable and as a result the guts are sealed from exposure to the elements). I regret that the pic does not show the redness of the chain.

I also have an '86 Schwinn Voyageur touring bike which I also love- its Columbus Tenax tubing is simply amazing - but she is taking the winter off. 

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