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« Reply #60 on: February 24, 2008, 02:24:58 AM »
I'm planing for this summer to buy schwinn fastback 24

Color(s) - Schwinn Red
Size(s) - XS,S,M,L,XL
Frame - Schwinn Custom Drawn 'N'Litened' Gold label TIG welded aluminum with Schwinn Race geometry, IS standard integrated head tube, forged dropouts w/ replaceable hanger, 2x H2O bottle boss and pump peg.
Fork - Schwinn Reflex CF-4 carbon fiber blades w/ 1 1/8" Cr-Mo steerer & forged dropouts.
Rear Shock - n/a
Crankset - Truvativ Iso-Flow 52-42-30 Cr-Mo chainrings
Bottom Bracket - Truvativ Cartridge square taper 68 x 113
Pedals - Cycle Magic resin pedals with toe clips and Escape Claws toe strap safety release device
Front Derailleur - Shimano FD-2203 31.8 down-pull
Rear Derailleur - Shimano RD-4400 Tiagra
Shifters - Shimano Sora STI
Freewheel - SRAM PG-830 8-speed 12-26
Chain - Shimano HG-50
Rims - Alex R-500 double wall w/ machined sidewalls
Tires - Vittoria Zaffiro 700 x 25C
Front Hub - Formula sealed w/ alloy QR 32H
Rear Hub - Formula sealed freehub w/ alloy QR 32H
Spokes - 14g stainless
Nipples - CP brass
Front Brake - Tektro 510AG dual-pivot caliper w/ DIN pads
Rear Brake - Tektro 510AG dual-pivot caliper w/ DIN pads
Brake Levers - Shimano Sora STI
Handlebar - Ritchey OE 25.8 6061 alloy width to suit frame size
Stem - Ritchey OE 25.8 calmp forged 6061 w/ front load cap
Grips - Schwinn gel tape with embossed star logo
Headset - FSA integrated sealed
Saddle - WTB Pure V Sport
Seat Post - Ritchey forged 6061, 27.2 x 350mm
Seat Clamp - Schwinn forged / CNC w/ Cr-Mo Allen bolt
Extras - 2 x 10, 2 x 5 extra headset spacers
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« Reply #61 on: February 25, 2008, 02:11:37 PM »
i think we opened a new theme... BIKES... cool, like that we can loose wheight due to the beer we drunk repairing and modifying the cars.. ;-)
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« Reply #62 on: February 29, 2008, 05:48:44 AM »
some new pics from university... my favorite place on earth..!!!







some VERY interesting stuff
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« Reply #63 on: February 29, 2008, 09:46:50 AM »
thats one nice university, at least, the building looks mint! VERY interesting hein... a little sarcasm? hahaha i feel the same

we have brown walls with no decoration, just plain drywall and concrete in the basement of a 40 years old building that was built to last 10! i wont post too many pictures or you'd get depressed!

you're right about bikes being a good weight reduction technique, makes a world of difference when the passenger is heavy! i have a friend thats built and probably weights three times as much as me... i can't even show him how fast my car goes.. at least my girlfriend is only 90lb!


i had to say: man i love my car!!! had to drive my moms brand new subaru outback yesterday and i have to say: bmw is the ultimate driving machine. although the subaru has more torque and is making fun of snow banks, it just dosen't feel like you're involved in driving. (well, i cant complain, at -20Celsius with no heater in the e30 it would have been a long ride to my friends show!)

i ll keep you posted with more pictures
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« Reply #64 on: February 29, 2008, 09:55:09 AM »
i saw an old man driving a clean DS 318is yesterday! i felt like running after him to ask if he would sell it but the bimmer was faster...
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« Reply #66 on: March 01, 2008, 05:33:32 PM »
nice bike! seems like we all share the same interests


here's a picture of vintage body kit i just found on the net. looks really 80's !
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« Reply #67 on: March 03, 2008, 05:54:10 AM »
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http://romkasponka.blogspot.com/2008/02/kojom-manktinti-nusipirkau-dvirka.html



hey man how tall are you?? 2meters?? thats a biiiig frame on your bike...
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« Reply #68 on: March 03, 2008, 05:55:12 AM »
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here's a picture of vintage body kit i just found on the net. looks really 80's !


YES. thats old school!!! seems to be a old hartge body kit...
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« Reply #69 on: March 03, 2008, 08:46:03 AM »
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hey man how tall are you?? 2meters?? thats a biiiig frame on your bike...


I,m 1,85m ;)
I like bigger load instead high rpm on the pedals and in that situation i tryied L and XL sizes, and my selection was XL.
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« Reply #70 on: March 03, 2008, 03:32:44 PM »


another oldscool bmw..

from "bobmodifiedbmw.com/bmw3seriese30.htm"
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« Reply #71 on: March 09, 2008, 10:14:06 AM »
haha looks like it wants to be a ferrari!

the e30 is the ultimate winter car!
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« Reply #72 on: March 09, 2008, 11:13:37 AM »
wow...what happened...???did you forgot to close the window? did you lost your sunroof panel on the highway???are you a cocain-dealer, to improve your lifestyle as a student?? interesting business... ;-)
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« Reply #73 on: March 09, 2008, 12:08:43 PM »
cocaine dealer ! ahahahaha i wish
yesterday, we had a 40cm snowstorm and the city was too lazy to start any work in the streets plus there were heavy winds (i couldnt even open the door because the wind was too strong)

i wanted to go see my girlfriend anyways... bad idea
i got stock so bad...everywhere.. with my scrap summer tires! we were basically many strangers in the streets pushing each others cars

i finally done about 5km in the snow, drifting most of the time and using the cluth reverse/2nd gear technique to keep traction..

next winter i'm either buying a horse and a slay, a snowmobile or a IX

the snow in the car is basically only from opening the doors too often with the heavy wind
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« Reply #74 on: March 09, 2008, 12:28:53 PM »
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i wanted to go see my girlfriend anyways... bad idea


i hope she doesnt read that!!!!

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next winter i'm either buying a horse and a slay, a snowmobile or a IX



does bmw build snowmobiles?? :-)
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