Comments on: When I Build It, I Will Ride… http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/ Bike Your Drive! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23925 Ghost Rider Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:34:17 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23925 @Everett -- go ahead and convert it, but don't file off all the braze-on cable stops. That way, you can always "restore" it to a geared machine! @Everett — go ahead and convert it, but don’t file off all the braze-on cable stops. That way, you can always “restore” it to a geared machine!

]]> By: Everett E. Morris http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23920 Everett E. Morris Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:30:53 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23920 Hey, long time no see. Wanted to check in and see how the old Sekine is coming along. Last summer, we attempted 100 miles with the ol' girl, got up to eighty, still with no mechanical issues. I have to replace the front derailleur, but other than that, still no issues. I pulled it off before the ride, kinda sorry I did that, but we all make mistakes. Hope the Sekine is treating you as well as it has me....btw,... what do you think of converting to a single speed? I am deliberating. As a fellow owner, you have the full right to talk me out of it! hehe CYA Hey, long time no see. Wanted to check in and see how the old Sekine is coming along. Last summer, we attempted 100 miles with the ol’ girl, got up to eighty, still with no mechanical issues. I have to replace the front derailleur, but other than that, still no issues. I pulled it off before the ride, kinda sorry I did that, but we all make mistakes.

Hope the Sekine is treating you as well as it has me….btw,…
what do you think of converting to a single speed? I am deliberating. As a fellow owner, you have the full right to talk me out of it! hehe CYA

]]> By: Love it! http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23763 Love it! Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:55:54 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-23763 Love the old Sekines - I've got one I'm just about to retire permanently - bought in 1972 and ridden every year since. Everything has been replaced just about; only original parts are frame, fork, and handlebars. Still a treasure to me, I intend to cherry it out of the next couple of winters and hang it on the mantle. Setiously. This bike changed my life at the ripe old age of 17, and I've been a pretty active cyclist ever since. Thanks Sekine. Thar's a lot of great stories in that old frame... Love the old Sekines – I’ve got one I’m just about to retire permanently – bought in 1972 and ridden every year since. Everything has been replaced just about; only original parts are frame, fork, and handlebars. Still a treasure to me, I intend to cherry it out of the next couple of winters and hang it on the mantle. Setiously. This bike changed my life at the ripe old age of 17, and I’ve been a pretty active cyclist ever since. Thanks Sekine. Thar’s a lot of great stories in that old frame…

]]> By: William D. Payne http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-20273 William D. Payne Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:55:58 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-20273 I've got one of these - mine was originally yellow - I got it NEW back in 1974 (it is a '73 model from Japan). I'm still riding it after 35 years!! It has Tange CrMo tubing but I think it's straight gauge (NOT gaspipe) and I actually raced this bike back in the mid 70's. I’ve got one of these – mine was originally yellow – I got it NEW back in 1974 (it is a ’73 model from Japan). I’m still riding it after 35 years!! It has Tange CrMo tubing but I think it’s straight gauge (NOT gaspipe) and I actually raced this bike back in the mid 70′s.

]]> By: Everett E. Morris http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-19295 Everett E. Morris Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:28:02 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-19295 Sorry, forgot one more thing. It is definitely a 69-73 build. The trim levels are hard to discern, but the best that I have been able to figure out is that, a) it was the least popular color which equals rarity, b) it is at least the SHA trim, and c) it's a Japanese build which was only done for the four years. With those things in mind, we don't want to repaint unless ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! From one strange green Sekine owner to another, let the scratches show. I Sorry, forgot one more thing. It is definitely a 69-73 build. The trim levels are hard to discern, but the best that I have been able to figure out is that, a) it was the least popular color which equals rarity, b) it is at least the SHA trim, and c) it’s a Japanese build which was only done for the four years. With those things in mind, we don’t want to repaint unless ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY! From one strange green Sekine owner to another, let the scratches show. I

]]> By: Everett E. Morris http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-19294 Everett E. Morris Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:17:09 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-19294 I just want to pat you on the back. I had a frame identical to yours given to me. Granted, not the best shape, but it is a strong commuter. I built it up and it is a fantastically fast bike. Not sure of the gearing, but it moves. Treat her well and she will make you happy. Wouldn't get rid of mine for the world. p.s., I did my first metric century last year with it. It kicked butt!! ENJOY! I just want to pat you on the back. I had a frame identical to yours given to me. Granted, not the best shape, but it is a strong commuter. I built it up and it is a fantastically fast bike. Not sure of the gearing, but it moves. Treat her well and she will make you happy. Wouldn’t get rid of mine for the world. p.s., I did my first metric century last year with it. It kicked butt!! ENJOY!

]]> By: Frank http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-18162 Frank Mon, 18 May 2009 19:14:18 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-18162 I have one of those but its red. I purchased it in 1974. It has a magnesium alloy frame, and they boasted it weighed only 7lbs. My original bike had what was commonly known as sew up tires for cross country. The brakes and de-railers were considered state of the art at the time. I don't think they can make bikes like this now. It was a $360.00 bike back then. I have one of those but its red. I purchased it in 1974. It has a magnesium alloy frame, and they boasted it weighed only 7lbs. My original bike had what was commonly known as sew up tires for cross country. The brakes and de-railers were considered state of the art at the time. I don’t think they can make bikes like this now. It was a $360.00 bike back then.

]]> By: Dropout Spacing, Axle Spacers and Hubs for Old Bikes | Bike Commuters http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2297 Dropout Spacing, Axle Spacers and Hubs for Old Bikes | Bike Commuters Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:08:30 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2297 [...] was talking with Jeff about his new Sekine project the other day, and he was curious about how to fit wheels into this old frame — he had tried [...] [...] was talking with Jeff about his new Sekine project the other day, and he was curious about how to fit wheels into this old frame — he had tried [...]

]]> By: Lance http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2280 Lance Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:51:09 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2280 Ya, or anodize that sucka! Either way have fun with the build Jeff. Ya, or anodize that sucka! Either way have fun with the build Jeff.

]]> By: Ghost Rider http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2278 Ghost Rider Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:16:52 +0000 http://www.bikecommuters.com/2007/10/30/when-i-build-it-i-will-ride/#comment-2278 If the paint is salvageable...just leave it alone. I don't know if Sekines will ever be coveted collector's items, but better safe than sorry. Otherwise, if the paint is beyond saving, go for powdercoating -- super durable and way better than a home repainting job. If the paint is salvageable…just leave it alone. I don’t know if Sekines will ever be coveted collector’s items, but better safe than sorry.

Otherwise, if the paint is beyond saving, go for powdercoating — super durable and way better than a home repainting job.

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