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09-16-2008, 04:57 PM
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Canal Bike
Here are some pics. Sorry, no assistant  I don't know how that other cruiser got built with a helper like that bouncing around  Had the bike for about 22 years. Many times it almost hit the old curb sale. New tires, tubes, kickstand (gotta do the golf ball thing), lights, a couple of baskets and a new purpose. I agree with what someone else said - you don't see many pics floating around. Would love to see more - I don't care how fugly. |
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09-17-2008, 08:05 AM
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Very nice! Seems like a lot of people are moving towards those angled back rod holders.
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09-17-2008, 02:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
Very nice! Seems like a lot of people are moving towards those angled back rod holders.
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Almost a necessity if you want a man's style bike. Straight-up holders make the leg swing over the back difficult to near-impossible.
Big guys like myself have a real hard time finding step-thru (aka "girls' style) bike that have frames big enough for comfortable pedaling. It's either a man's frame, or your knees in your chest when pedaling. |
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09-17-2008, 02:27 PM
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Here fishy fishy
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Chris -
Looks like a great rig. Best of luck with it.
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09-17-2008, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Almost a necessity if you want a man's style bike. Straight-up holders make the leg swing over the back difficult to near-impossible.
Big guys like myself have a real hard time finding step-thru (aka "girls' style) bike that have frames big enough for comfortable pedaling. It's either a man's frame, or your knees in your chest when pedaling.
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Makes perfect sense. Thanks Mike. |
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09-17-2008, 06:50 PM
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Thanks guys. I got a little extreme with tilting the tubes. Mike's right. I'm 6'3" and I had to watch getting on and off. Plus I wanted to reduce the height as much as possible with a 10' pole. During a dry run, I hit some light branches unexpectedly and they seemed to roll off the pole easier then if the tubes would have been straighter.
Last edited by Chris in Mass; 09-17-2008 at 08:07 PM..
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09-18-2008, 10:01 AM
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Where's the assistant  |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-18-2008, 08:22 PM
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Think I'd be putt'n grocery baskets on bicycles if I had that kind of game? It's over Johnny - married 21 years  |
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05-02-2010, 07:58 PM
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Update
Traded up and used this bike last year. Very pleased. Worked on a better kick stand over the winter. In the end, wasn't happy with my design. Then I was inspired by BigFish's kick stand (PVC and wooden handle). I ended up modifying a collapsible walking stick in a half an hour and was done. The on-the-fly adjustable aspect is great. Also learned, after doing some research on heavy duty kickstands, that the the cross country riders lock their front break to counteract the pivot action. Fully loaded this is rock solid. Now I'm ordering a heavy duty adjustable replacement kick stand for quick dismounts. The big test will be during the full season. Thanks BigFish!
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05-02-2010, 08:01 PM
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love the coffee cup holder. That adds just the right touch.
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05-02-2010, 08:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stripermaineiac
love the coffee cup holder. That adds just the right touch.
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 Picked that up today at Target for $6. Works mint. |
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05-02-2010, 08:45 PM
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Location: Buxton, Maine
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Thanks, as much as i hate the place gonna have to get one of those LOL.
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05-02-2010, 09:33 PM
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Nice job with the bike Chris, right on time too!
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 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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05-03-2010, 05:17 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: cape cod when my meds r workin right
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upright please
chris... straighten up your rod tubes. if u leave then like u have , when u turn around your rod radius turn becomes about 15 ft. ive seen guys wipe out other guys rods and bikes in a group, but some people are to stupid to get it... trust me stand them up right ..but keep in mind that i only have 25yrs experence with a bike there on the canal..if u can find a june 1999 otw still in b/w . theres a artical on " the canal cruiser " its a good read w/ some old pics...dave
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05-03-2010, 05:40 AM
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thats a sweet ride....I also love that cup holder....nice work
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05-03-2010, 08:27 AM
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Cup holder @ Target, next purchase.
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05-03-2010, 01:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stiff tip
chris... straighten up your rod tubes. if u leave then like u have , when u turn around your rod radius turn becomes about 15 ft. ive seen guys wipe out other guys rods and bikes in a group, but some people are to stupid to get it... trust me stand them up right ..but keep in mind that i only have 25yrs experence with a bike there on the canal..if u can find a june 1999 otw still in b/w . theres a artical on " the canal cruiser " its a good read w/ some old pics...dave
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Wow. Great Point Dave. I have the tube butts kicked out to reduce the splay. Never thought of the turn issue out the back. I'll have to adjust and work on a new dis-mount.
I'm gonna try to get a hold of that article. Sounds Great.
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