Another new bike for me!

[Big Dave]

Since I rode that 8 Ball Turbo last week I've been hankering for a cool cruiser - so I bought one.

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Still got my mountain bike, but this is excellent for burning some kilojoules on the cycleways around the estate.

[riffer]

Sigh...

he's gone troppo.

It was only a matter of time.

Bloody Queensland heat.

[Mental Trousers]

Should've put white walls on it .....

[HenryDorsetCase]

cool. I too, am an aficionado of the cruiser. I've got a couple myself.

great if you're not in a hurry, and not wearing lycra..... mmmmm lyyyyyyycra.....

[steve_t]

Stunt bike? Be wary if oil starvation issues :innocent:

[Big Dave]

Stunt bike? Be wary if oil starvation issues :innocent:

Nah - back-pedal brakes. Got a decent 21 speed mountain bike for the radical shite. Busted the front wheel on it though, got some air and snapped three spokes. Just waiting on a new rim.

[Big Dave]

Sigh...

he's gone troppo.

It was only a matter of time.

Bloody Queensland heat.

Only perfick:

http://www.timeanddate.com/weather/australia/brisbane/ext

[Big Dave]

cool. I too, am an aficionado of the cruiser. I've got a couple myself.

great if you're not in a hurry, and not wearing lycra..... mmmmm lyyyyyyycra.....

I'm not wearing lycra thanks. Ever. I have respec for my fellow man. :sick:
And what's with having to wear a top that looks like an advertising billboard for obscure European brands just to ride on the street.

I did buy a cool matte black helmet to go with it though.

[Big Dave]

Should've put white walls on it .....
Good point.
I could paint 'em.

[neels]

And what's with having to wear a top that looks like an advertising billboard for obscure European brands just to ride on the street.
Thankfully that's not compulsory for riding on the road. On the cruiser you need a t shirt and baggy shorts, even the helmet is a stretch it should really be a baseball cap and sunnies.

In theory you can never have too many pushbikes, although I am reducing the 5 in my garage down to 4, no point being silly....:facepalm:

[SPman]

Oooh...looks good.

MsT's has got white walls on hers......

Has it got the 7 speed hub gears on it?

[MIXONE]

Kiwi = Cool wheels bro.
Aussie = Nice ride there cobber.

[cc rider]

I'm not wearing lycra thanks. Ever. I have respec for my fellow man. :sick:
and woman I hope <_<

[cc rider]

Kiwi = Cool wheels bro.
Aussie = Nice ride there cobber.Kiwi = Cool wheels bro, was it free?
Aussie = Nice ride mate, you wannna buy a few more? :shifty:

[Blackshear]

Kiwi = Cool wheels bro, was it free?
Aussie = Nice ride mate, you wannna buy a few more? :shifty:

You're alive! :gob:

[cc rider]

You're alive! :gob:Manners young friend... one does not type with ones mouth open. :shutup: ;)

[Big Dave]

Why do you always go on about women Stan?


I have matching accessories thank you.
RJays hat even.
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Only a 3 speed hub.

[Usarka]

That is remarkably choice. Bro.

[Blackshear]

Manners young friend... one does not type with ones mouth open. :shutup: ;)

I can with wodka and tyring to not key keyboard dirty with rice cracker flavouring, :violin:

[Berries]

I have matching accessories thank you.
RJays hat even.
Where's the basket?

[nudemetalz]

What revs does it make pulling it's 1/3 of a horsepower.... (sorry,.. 0.11kw)...?

[Big Dave]

It has a knee governor on the revs.

The Basket is operating the keyboard.

[Big Dave]

Yaah baby! - arrive soon

http://store.electrabike.com/eSource/ecom/eSource/CRUISER_APE_HANGER_HANDLEBAR__Black_/i_0_0_/_488514.aspx

[Big Dave]

Well HDC - it's coming together nicely.

Ape hangers installed and I fabricated a bracket to get the headlight up off the forks:
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and suitably Rat Finked:
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New lights installed and I'm waiting for a good cycle computer to come in at my bike shop - this one is junk:

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It's taller than my KLR now, but the Doogle approves - he runs beside it for 5-10km every afternoon - and loves it.
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This is all about getting some exercise in. I HAVE to do it, but it's far easier putting in on something cool and fun!

[Gremlin]

Busted the front wheel on it though, got some air and snapped three spokes. Just waiting on a new rim.
DT Swiss spokes for you matey. I've rebuilt and had a few wheels rebuilt with them. Once you've had them, nothing else compares.

[Big Dave]

Interesting, thanks.

But I already went to the cycle shop and said 'give me a wheel that will deal' - and I fitted this-un.

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The stocker was munted

[Swoop]

Typical.
He emigrates across the ditch and is now spending vast amounts on new bikes and bling!


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[Big Dave]

Typical.
He emigrates across the ditch and is now spending vast amounts on new bikes and bling!


:shifty::laugh::first:

:-)

Depends if you call a KLR 'bling'!

[Drew]

Why do you always go on about women Stan?


I have matching accessories thank you.
RJays hat even.
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Only a 3 speed hub.your dog seems to have a bit of an oil leak mate, is it British?

[Big Dave]

Part Poodle - maybe it's a Voxan.

They are actually tyre marks from the previous owner's vee hickle.

[vifferman]

Part Poodle - maybe it's a Voxan.


Doogle's a nice wee doggie. Wunner if he's related to our 'part poodle'? His evil twin, or vice-versa?

[Big Dave]

It's a black and white story.

Doogle is a 'Labradoodle'.

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[kiwifruit]

Sweet bike man

[vifferman]

It's a black and white story.

Doogle is a 'Labradoodle'.

Barney's a Retradoodle (sire was like Doogle, mum was a golden retriever).

[Big Dave]

OT - but it's my thread anyway :-)

Easiest dog I've had to train.

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[HenryDorsetCase]

getting back on track...... I have a few of this style of frame (the classic cantilever cruiser). This one is getting new running gear and suchlike. Also disc tabs. Maybe a Chris King headset.... basically just to use up some of the myriad of pushbike parts I have laying about the place.

[James Deuce]

Ah! It s you. Colin showed me a picture of that last week. My wife wants one.

[Big Dave]

Ah! It s you. Colin showed me a picture of that last week. My wife wants one.

And what about a bicycle?

[Big Dave]

Pretty much the finished article. Done over 2000km now (It has a gps speedo).

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