My NWT is here! Just arrived via Fed Ex! Is in a box in the back of my car. Can't wait to get off work so I can go home and open it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-19-2011, 10:33 AM #1
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200x Electra Townie 24D/Brooks B67
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07-19-2011, 10:58 AM #2
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Just bring it in to work and start putting it together. Surely they won't mind. It *IS* a Bike Friday, after all. Don't they know how exciting that is???
Can't wait to see pics of it!Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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07-19-2011, 11:11 AM #3
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Aghghghg! The suspense!!!
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07-19-2011, 06:25 PM #4
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Congratulations! Can't wait for the photos.
Welcome to the Bike Friday family.
Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
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07-20-2011, 04:29 AM #5
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Attached is a photo of the basic assembly of the bike. Even though it was 100 degrees with indices in the 115 range, I had to at least ride it around the block! It was amazing but I definitely will have to get used to the Nexus 8-speed internal - it grip shifts just like my 7-speed Trek but in the OPPOSITE direction! A big difference indeed!
I took a break and then tackled the fenders. I don't yet have a picture with those on, but they are lovely!
I was a crescent wrench and brainpower short of getting the back rack on. Once I find a wrench I am going to work on that. The directions have me a little confused and I haven't yet figured out the back fender mounts and the rack mounts overlap or not, but I'll get it soon!
MTA: I need to add, I had to do a little more assembly than I expected and I am glad. I feel like it gave me a chance to better understand how this bike (and bikes in general) work. But in the grand scheme of things, the amount of assembly was pretty minimal considering the bike folds so the chain, etc. was already on and good to go.Last edited by Kerry1976; 07-20-2011 at 04:35 AM.
200x Electra Townie 24D/Brooks B67
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07-20-2011, 04:42 AM #6
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it's BEE-YOU-TIFUL!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! Can't wait to see it all decked out! Congrats!!!
Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
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07-20-2011, 11:13 AM #7
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Ohhh! Love the blue! Very nice!
Ok, is it just me or do you HATE the breaks? Ugh! I finally took Ketchup to my LBS and told them to give me some breathing room on the brake pads. They rub all the time and no amount of adjusting on my end could remedy the situation. And they were soooo hard to connect if you have to take the wheels off. I am spoiled by my road bike brakes.
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07-21-2011, 04:12 AM #8
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Okay, here are the "finished" picks of my new BF.
Tonight I plan to take a ride (even though it will be super hot). Looking forward to it!
MTA: i am not completely sold on the rack. we'll see how I like it after some ridesLast edited by Kerry1976; 07-21-2011 at 04:16 AM.
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07-21-2011, 06:56 AM #9
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Yes! It looks fantastic all set up!!!! Sooo pretty!!!!
What don't you love about the rack, BTW?Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
Cervelo P2C (tri bike)
Bianchi Eros (commuter/touring road bike)
1983 Motobecane mixte (commuter/errand bike)
Cannondale F5 mountain bike
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