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My winter project - twisteroo - 03-08-2011
I got this bike off of Craigslist for 200 bucks, put just about 100 into it over the winter. Today I took it out and rode it around in the snow a little bit. It shifts perfect after a new chain, cassette, and cables. I put a minimal amount of cash into it, pulled it all apart and repacked all the bearing, new cables, brakes, bars, chain, and cassette. I swapped out some tires and pedals and stuff off of other bikes for the best fits all around.
Before
http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/twisteroo2/K2/
After
http://s837.photobucket.com/albums/zz295/twisteroo2/K2%20too/
I thought I had posted pictures before but can't seem be able to find the thread.
RE: My winter project - Twitchin Kitten - 03-08-2011
I think you posted about it in my bike choices thread.
It's looking nice now! I'm liking it!
RE: My winter project - Jamminitin - 03-08-2011
Looks like new!!! Do that with my car please!!!!!!!
RE: My winter project - twisteroo - 03-08-2011
It's not too close to being new, but all the vital parts are new, everything is re-greased and oiled and stuff and it's all in good working order. Now I'm ready for some downhill action.
![[Image: 22546310.jpg]](http://i67.servimg.com/u/f67/12/27/35/15/22546310.jpg)
RE: My winter project - Rhubarb - 03-08-2011
I better start making arrangments with the post-office about that motor....
No1 son wonders 'don't you need disc brakes to do that sort of down hill- like in the picture?
Have you got one of those plastic suits?
RE: My winter project - Twitchin Kitten - 03-08-2011
I'm with Philip - Those squeezee brakes are not going to cut it on a steep slope and high speed.
RE: My winter project - twisteroo - 03-08-2011
Bah....I got new brakes, what do you think they did back in the 80's and 90's? They just went for it, maybe a little bit faster than they go for it today with good brakes, but they went for it.
As far as the plastic "speed suit", I was thinking saran wrap, any thoughts?
RE: My winter project - Twitchin Kitten - 03-08-2011
Saran wrap, a pubic hair underwear and long toenails.... yes! That's the optimal look for such an event.
RE: My winter project - twisteroo - 03-09-2011
I'm gonna grow my hair long and wear sandals too.
RE: My winter project - Twitchin Kitten - 03-09-2011
Ah, the dirty hippie look!