Paul McGavin Posted September 19, 2014 Share Hi Guys, I'm new here and hope I am posting this in the right place. I recently developed a liking for cruiser bikes. I have looked around a bit online but there doesn't seem to be much available here in SA. Sportsmans warehouse has a basic Schwinn and there are two distributors who have the SE Bikes Big Style Cruiser. Unfortunately they don't have gears nor front brakes. I really like the look of the bikes here: http://www.electrabike.com/bikes/cruiser/coaster-7d but apparently they may only be available in SA some time next year. Mikes bikes in Greenside (apparently the authorised / exclusive importer) say that since Electra was bought by Trek they don't know when they will get their bikes again. My question is: does anyone know where I could get a cruiser with gears, front and back brakes, with a frame for a tall person - I am 6ft 5inches (195cm tall). It would also be great to get something with disk brakes if possible. I'm looking forward to your responses. Regards,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazza_pe Posted September 19, 2014 Share To all the fellow lovers of things retro: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/143326-ride-your-20-yr-old-pre-1995-bicycle-at-next-years-the-herald-vw-cycle-tour-in-port-elizabeth Please go vote on the poll!! Edited September 19, 2014 by Wazza_pe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashingPedals Posted September 19, 2014 Share So when last did anyone see one of these.. Pretty cool hey? I'm guessing early 90's? Triathlon bike with 26' racing bike wheels. Got this for my 12 year old as it seemed to fit him better than the smallest road bike that's passed through my hands. Until 2 days ago when i found a junior Alpina ( Pretty awesome ). Paint work is busted up on the Wheeler so gonna do what i love doing with this baby and in my favourite colour.. ( Blue and white ).. Hope i find some time this weekend to trick her out and post for sale next week sometime. Chro Mo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Bianchi Built update: - attached some photos of the progress from completely stripped to painted. Now just waiting for the decals to arrive then the adding of equipment can start. quintonb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted September 22, 2014 Share Bianchi Built update: - attached some photos of the progress from completely stripped to painted. Now just waiting for the decals to arrive then the adding of equipment can start.Looks very good. Who did the painting for you, very nice "white" detail on the embossed logo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Looks very good. Who did the painting for you, very nice "white" detail on the embossed logo's.Thanks QB - This is a real home project so doing everything myself. Ordered decals from the UK so just waiting for that to continue Edited September 22, 2014 by Broker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wynandk Posted September 22, 2014 Share What process did you use to paint the bike? Normal cans of paint (lol) or a bit more sophisticated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 22, 2014 Share After cleaning the frame I sanded the "Nickel Plating" with 1000 water paper just to get a bit of roughness on it. Used Edge Primer as undercoat and then 2K Celeste that a paintshop mixed for me with extra hardener. Spayed with el Cheapo gun bought from the paintshop. As soon as the decals are on the full frame to be covered with 2k Clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 22, 2014 Share After cleaning the frame I sanded the "Nickel Plating" with 1000 water paper just to get a bit of roughness on it. Used Edge Primer as undercoat and then 2K Celeste that a paintshop mixed for me with extra hardener. Spayed with el Cheapo gun bought from the paintshop. As soon as the decals are on the full frame to be covered with 2k Clear. Any chance of a link or pic of the el cheapo gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 22, 2014 Share Any chance of a link or pic of the el cheapo gun?Will take a pic tonight. Not even sure it's got a name on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted September 22, 2014 Share Will take a pic tonight. Not even sure it's got a name onThanks, what price did you get it for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudoJ Posted September 25, 2014 Share Guys,My Alan Record 54 cm is up for sale in classifieds.First time selling a bike and geez, 2 guys was very interested only to walk out on the deal.Spread the word here in GP, this is a beautyhttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/106461-classic-alan-record-54cm/ Loose cog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master83 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Does anyone know where I can get my hands on new shimano gear cable housings.(The old clear stuff that came with the exage groups) Looking for it for a restoration of my Alan. I was able to find brand new brake cable housing but no luck with the gear housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broker Posted September 26, 2014 Share Any chance of a link or pic of the el cheapo gun? Any chance of a link or pic of the el cheapo gun?My apologies for only getting back now. Attached a picture - not the one I've got - but look exactly the same. No name on it as it's being used a lot before I got it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted September 26, 2014 Share Does anyone know where I can get my hands on new shimano gear cable housings.(The old clear stuff that came with the exage groups) Looking for it for a restoration of my Alan. I was able to find brand new brake cable housing but no luck with the gear housing.Any bike shop should have. I bought mine for my Hansom restoration from Cycle Centre in Westville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest notmyname Posted September 26, 2014 Share My apologies for only getting back now. Attached a picture - not the one I've got - but look exactly the same. No name on it as it's being used a lot before I got itI'd have a look in a pawn store. They always have a section that has diy goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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