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Comment on Schwinn TWINN tandem makeover by Nicollette

Nicollette — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:38:08 +0000

hey guys,
I’m remodeling a 1970′s classic Schwinn tandem bike. The tires are very hard to come across. Do you know of some stores or companys that carry these tires (26 x 1 3/4)
thanks!!!

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Jack

Jack — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:54:54 +0000

I brought one of these a yr ago nd have loved it… it is great on any trail nd really holds it own on the jumps. i have upgrade the forks as the SR forks were to flexible for my liking, so i put some DJ 3 forks on which i got for next to nothing then a half link chain nd a new set of graps, i have also brought a full set of hayes nine brakes nd lagre disc’s as the 5 inch just isn’t enough… overall this bike is awesome nd if u have the chance to get one DO IT. you will not regret it!!

Comment on Schwinn TWINN tandem makeover by Gilligan

Gilligan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:27:22 +0000

Richard, we will be happy to help you realize your dreams. Bring in your bike and we can talk budget with you... Anything from a quick tuneup and new tires, to a complete teardown and rebuild, to a full retromodstoration. We don't really do concours restoration... we prefer to use better-than-original components to make the bike safer, lower maintenance, and more fun to ride. Eloise is a retromod: pretty much the only things that are original are the frame, fork and cranks. If you just want some advice, surf over to our bicycle maintenance forum, sign up, and begin asking questions by starting a few discussions.

Comment on Schwinn TWINN tandem makeover by Richard Gladney

Richard Gladney — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:53:06 +0000

What a beautiful job!

I too have an old Schwinn Twinn with the 2-speed kick-back and (like Jim Torrey – above) I would need fenders, seats and stickers to restore mine. Most of the chrome/unpainted metal is also rusted a bit and there are a couple of spokes missing.

I’d love to just bring the bike to you guys and have you do create an “Eloise” with mine (especially with more speeds), but I suspect the cost would be beyond what I could justify. Faced with the prospect of doing this myself, any guidance, suggestions, info you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks very much,

Richard

Comment on Schwinn TWINN tandem makeover by Jim Torrey

Jim Torrey — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:17:16 +0000

i am rebuilding one now, its a two speed kick back. Yours looks great. I would eventually like to replace the fenders and seats, as well as the stickers, mine are almost all off!

any idea where i can get these?

thanks
jim

Comment on Schwinn TWINN tandem makeover by vince gibson

vince gibson — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:47:11 +0000

hi i have an old schwinn le- tour 12 spd that i am restoreing the serial number is on the left rear drop out which numbers in the serial number would tell me that year the bike is also when was the le-tour 12 spd first made

thankyou
vince gibson

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by dylan

dylan — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:03:14 +0000

i like grapes …..yeah!!!

Comment on Jamis Parker Review by julian b

julian b — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:54:35 +0000

i am looking into the jamis 2, and there is one at my lbs for $1117.00 CAD, this is a good deal right?

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Tyler

Tyler — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:15:25 +0000

I have one and love it to death. i had to get a new rim coz the spokes came so loose i folded the rim and my brake is noisey. also the grips do suck. haha but i love it and i have come to expect great things from this bike.

Comment on Bicycle Maintenance Questions? by Mike

Mike — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:00:25 +0000

I have a Topolino wheel question for you. My rear hub seems to grind only when I am coasting and only when the bike is at an angle. Do you have any idea what could cause that? It sounds like the normal ratcheting sound when you coast, but much louder.

Comment on Low-brow fixie rat rod by rat rod

rat rod — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:08:32 +0000

Looking good, rat rod bikes, motorcycles, cars or trucks they really are all a ton of fun to build and have as projects. Cool bike.

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by tony

tony — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:34:32 +0000

I love this bike I have an 09 kromo with no problems buy the way do anybody know if someone wants to buy a 2007 jamis diablo freeride brand new asking $1800.00 hit me up on teamfastbike@gmail.com

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Gilligan

Gilligan — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:25:32 +0000

dude, when it comes to ice… anything on 2 wheels is slippery!!! I was just riding along down an icy road one day in 1989 or so, on my brand new Gary Fisher Paragon, touched the brakes, and went straight to tailbone. Ouch.

$500 is a great deal on that bike. Good on you.

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by dustin

dustin — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:39:04 +0000

thanx for your info i got the jamis kromo with front disk brake for only 500 dollars. i half to say the bikes a blast but when it comes to ice it can be very slippery.i fell on the third day i got the bike.

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by dustin

dustin — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:28:10 +0000

thanx

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Gilligan

Gilligan — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:44:00 +0000

I’d say like $500.00 – $600.00 would be a fair price, depending on how it’s been used. I’m guessing most of these bikes have either been seriously underused or seriously abused (which they’re meant for).

The 2009 version has been improved on several fronts, so it might make sense to save up and get a new one. It has a nice seat cluster with a recessed pinch bolt, and now includes a front brake.

My son is still rocking his ’08 Kromo, and it continues to be an awesome ride. I like it as a single speed trail bike as well.

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by dustin

dustin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:50:29 +0000

Im thinking of buying the bike used. wat would be a good price to buy it for?

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Gilligan

Gilligan — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:45:54 +0000

I got the Hayes Stroker Ryde front brake for about $150 retail. It comes with a bleed kit and fittings. Be sure to order the correct mount for whatever rotor size you choose as well.

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Adam

Adam — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:44:44 +0000

I am trying to decide between the Kromo and the Kona Shred. I am leaning towards this bike at the moment as the lack of gears on the Kromo doesn’t really matter to me. However, I would prefer a front brake system as well. How much would it cost to get a full front brake system? By the way, great review!

Comment on Jamis Kromo review by Gilligan

Gilligan — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:17:39 +0000

Willigan has really expanded his skills riding his Kromo… we went skating a drainage ditch a couple weeks back, and he was having more fun on the bike than on the board.