A new addition to the bicycling stable

[Nessism]

I didn't know tube replacement was even a feasible thing... looks like GS1000s blue...

Give that man a cigar! :applouse:

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Nice work, Ed!

 

[Vmass]

My old workhorse frame needed a new down tube after years of abuse and a few crashes. Did the tube replacement and shot some color this afternoon to seal it all over. Anyone recognize the color?

20190331_153412[1] by nessism, on Flickr

I think I have a tank decal I can send you!

 

[Guest]

@jedz, how's that e bike working out?

 

[Jedz123]

@jedz, how's that e bike working out?

 

[Jedz123]

I did get a 80's Shwin Sprint for free. Just going through it made a huge difference and it's rideable! The tires hold air well but are weather cracked. Detailer, cartridge and chain came back around after a deep clean with Marvell mystery oil.

 

[Guest]

thx for the video, Schwinn was the top bike to have for us baby boomers. Too bad they went out of business and the name was bought to put on dept. store crap.

 

[dorkburger]

Regarding Schwinn, I was recently surprised. My older son needed a bicycle. We happened to be in a department store and looked at a few, one of which was a Schwinn. I was unimpressed with its cheap components and the bike overall. A few days later we went to a bicycle shop and after talking with them we were shown a Schwinn. It was in a different realm. Quality name brand components, and well finished. Its a good looking bicycle. I mentioned the difference to the salesman and he said the department store bikes are cheaply built and appointed. We did pay considerably more, but worth it in my opinion. Its actually nicer them my 20 something year old Trek mountain bike.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Schwinn is two separate entities, as are Diamondback and Mongoose. I own a high end Diamondback and it never ceases to impress me. I have friends who ride the top tier Schwinns and Mongooses, and they say similar things.

"Schwinn sells essentially two lines of bicycles. One is a line of discount bikes offered through mass-merchandisers such as Wal-Mart, Sears and Kmart. The other line known as the Signature Series, featured on the website, are higher-end models sold through specialty shops."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwinn_Bicycle_Company#Sale_to_Pacific_and_Nautilus

 

[dorkburger]

Interesting.... and nice to see that some of the names from my youth have gotten back to building nice bikes.
I just looked at the Schwinn site, and yes my son's is a signature series. Voyageur, a hybrid bike, in black. I've taken a few rides on it and it rides nice, although its set up for his 6' plus height, not my 5-8 ish....

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Glen, I totally agree. Diamondback and Mongoose are super important to some of my best memories, and it is for that reason that I chose Diamondback once I found out what nice high end bikes they build (and at very good price points).

 

[Guest]

Hey all, what's a decent bicycle helmet go for? any recommendations? tia

 

[Nessism]

Hey all, what's a decent bicycle helmet go for? any recommendations? tia

What's your budget and intended usage? Want a visor or something sleek for road riding?

For general purpose something a Bell Falcon would be good. Lots of ventilation and Bell makes good sturdy helmets.

 

[Sandy]

For mountain biking I picked up one of these last year and love it. Fits good, lots of ventilation, great visor that doesn't get in your way, reasonably light and with an adjustable back strap it doesn't move around when the going gets a bit rough. US pricing should be just north $100.00. I think it's pretty good value and performance for a relatively inexpensive helmet.

https://www.redbike.ca/product/giro-chronicle-mips-284878-1.htm

 

[Rob S.]

Remember the "Apple Crate" and "Orange Crate"?

Front and rear suspension, five speed 'tranny'? I think we called them "sting rays."

 

[Guest]

Anybody tried Tannus tires? Solid rubber that come in 3 hardness types and a selection of colors.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I'd shy away from solid tires on anything more technical than a Big Wheel.

 

[Guest]

Riding a tandem bike is still on my to do list. How about you guys and gals ?

 

[Guest]

Opinions:
1) recumbent bikes are stupid looking. and stupid expensive.
2) recumbent trikes look right,but I don't care for how they ride. and they are stupid expensive.




:world revolves around me:

 

[GS1150Pilot]

I've thought about a recumbent trike for a long trip.