bamabikeguy
Active Member
Hey GEBEr's,
Next Sunday I'm going to post a DailyKos diary, about how I got into this hobby and some of the adventures I've had along the way. I'd like to point to one thread where the diary readers can see the different types of assemblies, without getting into all the details and debates.
This is more about the bikes than the engine types, the good and the bad.
I just took my third long ride on my latest bike discovery, that "Greygeezer" bike, the Sun Comfort Rover 21 speed, and this is the best one I've built (so far).
http://www.sunbicycles.com/sun/bicycles/comfortBikes/select/comfortSelect.htm
The picture in the Sun Catalog doesn't show the shock absorber seat post nor the clever way they attached the front derailleur.
I've already sold this one, with the 33 Tanaka. The next one will be maroon colored, or "crimson" for the Alabama fans.
Cost-
$270 plus puntureproof tubes/Mr.Tuffie tire liners front and back w/ 12 gauge rear wheel, mirror and bottleholder.
Pros-
Shock absorber seat post is included.
Fenders can be added.
21 speeds allows fastest uphill acceleration
The best $12 cruiser tire on the market.
$60 cheaper than IDENTICAL Diamondback model with same features but different colors.
Cons-
Front wheel is quick release, BUT with newfound insights into frame-mounting, a heavy duty Wald basket should be attachable seperate from the front axle.
Wishlist-
Armadillo Kevlar tire on the back.
Please post pix of some of your GEBEbuilds below, including the prices, honest evaluations and "wish lists", comparisons to similar models, etc.
Links to the model would be very helpful (even if the model is not identical, like my Sunlink above).
Not really a discussion thread, just a handy place for all of us to put GEBEpix in one thread and assist future folks in making good bike choices, specific to their needs.
And I'll chip in later in the week with some of my experiences with other models.
Next Sunday I'm going to post a DailyKos diary, about how I got into this hobby and some of the adventures I've had along the way. I'd like to point to one thread where the diary readers can see the different types of assemblies, without getting into all the details and debates.
This is more about the bikes than the engine types, the good and the bad.
I just took my third long ride on my latest bike discovery, that "Greygeezer" bike, the Sun Comfort Rover 21 speed, and this is the best one I've built (so far).
http://www.sunbicycles.com/sun/bicycles/comfortBikes/select/comfortSelect.htm
The picture in the Sun Catalog doesn't show the shock absorber seat post nor the clever way they attached the front derailleur.
I've already sold this one, with the 33 Tanaka. The next one will be maroon colored, or "crimson" for the Alabama fans.
Cost-
$270 plus puntureproof tubes/Mr.Tuffie tire liners front and back w/ 12 gauge rear wheel, mirror and bottleholder.
Pros-
Shock absorber seat post is included.
Fenders can be added.
21 speeds allows fastest uphill acceleration
The best $12 cruiser tire on the market.
$60 cheaper than IDENTICAL Diamondback model with same features but different colors.
Cons-
Front wheel is quick release, BUT with newfound insights into frame-mounting, a heavy duty Wald basket should be attachable seperate from the front axle.
Wishlist-
Armadillo Kevlar tire on the back.
Please post pix of some of your GEBEbuilds below, including the prices, honest evaluations and "wish lists", comparisons to similar models, etc.
Links to the model would be very helpful (even if the model is not identical, like my Sunlink above).
Not really a discussion thread, just a handy place for all of us to put GEBEpix in one thread and assist future folks in making good bike choices, specific to their needs.
And I'll chip in later in the week with some of my experiences with other models.
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