Reply With QuoteThe Fuji has done tube shifters which I just read abut buy have never used. The like the Fuji best and he can meet me tomorrow at the lbs. are downtube shifters too hard for the city?
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07-12-2012, 05:45 PM #16
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Oh my gosh, that Schwinn is pretty! Check out those levers, I had those on my old Spirit bicycle.
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07-12-2012, 07:13 PM #17
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07-13-2012, 05:11 AM #18
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My commuter (mixte) has downtube shifters. They are not tricky at all once you get the hang of them.
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07-13-2012, 07:38 AM #19
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Sweet - I'm gonna go look at her today! I'm worried about the rust but the LBS will check her out.
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07-13-2012, 02:37 PM #20
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Good luck!
Originally Posted by Jordyne
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07-17-2012, 05:32 AM #21
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Soooooo... did you get the bike?
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07-17-2012, 08:44 AM #22
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Yayyy!
Here she is! I spent all day cleaning her and she's got some pretty significant rust but oh well! I did put a new saddle on her but everything else is original.
It's a Fuji Gran Tourer SE and I believe it's a 1981.
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07-17-2012, 10:36 AM #23
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LOVE her!!! Congrats!
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07-17-2012, 11:49 AM #24
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Thanks so much for the help!
Is there anything I need to worry about with rust on the frame or anywhere else?
It sure it pretty! Now I just need to find a cheap but good lock!
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07-17-2012, 01:18 PM #25
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Did you ride it at the LBS? What did they say? Originally Posted by Jordyne
If it's on the chain, I would just replace the chain.
A Kryptonite lock isn't cheap, but it's a great way to protect that beautiful new bike of yours! They even have a replacement guarantee. Originally Posted by Jordyne
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07-18-2012, 05:31 AM #26
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Yeah- my favorite shop checked it out and they just said it looked good. They did put it on the stand in the back. I felt bad because I didn't buy from them but used their advice. The guy checked it out and seemed to like the bike. I go to the shop a lot so I can ask again.
I actually put a WTB out on the forums to see if anyone has one of those locks to sell. As a MSW student, my budget is in the negatives.
