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A more detailed introduction to Pamela; In her first life she was a Raleigh Technium (between 84-87) 6 speed with a two rings up front and indexed lever shifters on the down tube. To make the conversion to the fixed gear; Drive train- The small chain ring was removed, spacers were used to move the large ring toward the bottoms bracket to align with the rear cog. The rear derailer, front derailer and all cables were removed. The rear cassette was removed and replaced with an 18 tooth 1/8 inch cog and lock ring. Fortunately with a little bit of local machine work on the lock ring we were able to use the original rear hub and did not have to replace the rear wheel. Once the hearing was set up a 1/8 fixed gear chain was installed. This set up is a true fixed gear with no free hub, the pedals can not coast. The tires and tubes we rotted out and all needed to be replaced. The rear brake and road style break levers with cables were all removed. The front break was left on and we added a "bmx" style break lever to the tops of the handle bars. The bar tape was replaced with a synthetic brown leather as was the saddle. (at Harborside Cycle & Sport)

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#michigan #fall #puremichigan #mittenlove #michiganawesome #puremichigan @sanctuary_of_the_great_lakes @michiganawesome @awesomemitten @puremichigan @puremittigan (at Maple Ridge Township)

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I could eat here every morning #diner #worldclassbreakfastmeats #homemadepoptarts (at Ted's Bulletin Rtc)

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#sorehands #climbing #climb #indoorclimbing (at Sportrock Climbing Centers - Sterling)

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On of the things I love about #RealRyder is there is always a WHY to the ride, a purpose for pedaling if you will. In this Precision Training session at #scwdcmania we discuss how to find and use LTHR (lactic threshold heart rate) to crest personalized HR zones for all riders an help them feel the difference between each zone. It's hard to coach a level 10 effort out of someone if they don't know what that feels like, this takes out the guesswork. @realryder_official @scwfitness #dcmania #dc #indoorcycle (at Hyatt Regency Reston)

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One fine lookin group of #RealRyders! #scwdcmania #realryder #indoorcycle #scw #dcmania @realryder_official @scwfitness (at Hyatt Regency Reston)

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Ever since I saw "Premium Rush" I have wanted a fixed gear bike. So clean and so simple, stripped of all "extras" it is the perfect simple machine. The bike can not coast, the pedals always turn. Huge thank you to Tommy at Harborside cycle for taking this used early 80's road bike and converting it into this master piece. (at Harborside Cycle & Sport)

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Chain rings; 1 Cassette; not necessary Pedals.......never stop #fixie #fixedgear #fixedgearbike

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The view from the bottom #lighthouse #alpena #presqueisle #michigan #puremichigan #mittenlove #awesomemitten (at New Presque Isle Light)

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Fall colors and open road. Awesome. #filternotnecessary #fall #colortour #alpena #presqueisle #michigan #puremichigan #mittenlove #awesomemitten #cycle #cycling #biking #roadbike

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Short cut through the cemetery, what could go wrong? What's that noise? I'd better check it out ...... I'll be right back....... #noyouwont #obeytherules #horrormovierules #neversayillberightback (at Evergreen Cemetery, Alpena Mi)

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#halloween slow ride! #Batman #Spiderman and #Elsa (I like to think Vesper was Mrs. Freeze, went better with the superhero theme) #cycle #cycling #biking #alpena #michigan (at Harborside Cycle & Sport)

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Ooooooo, it's too real! Chromed out mirrors don't need no windshield! #vintage #schwinn #restore #schwinning #cycling #cycle #bikes #classicbikes #classicschwinn

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I don't always buy Diet Coke but when I do it's to scrub rust out of chrome #vintage #schwinn #restore #schwinning #cycling #cycle #bikes #classicbikes #classicschwinn

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Walk softy ...... But carry sticks #hiking #trails #alpena #michigan #puremichigan #michiganawesome #mittenlove (at Norway Ridge Trail)

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#halloween #besttimeoftheyear #creepykids

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Filters not necessary #alpena #michigan #puremichigan #awesomemitten #mittenlove (at Bay View Park)