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09-02-2008, 10:35 AM
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Location: South of Boston
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New Canal Cruiser and a treat...
With a lot of talk and pics of canal bikes I decided to join the ranks. Luckily I have a brother who is really good a rehabbing bikes in his spare time. So Keeperreaper picked up this fixer-upper from 5/0 a few weeks back. I dropped it off at my brothers place and he and his "assistant" worked on it.....
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 10:37 AM
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He got to work on the frame...
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 10:42 AM
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Pimped it out a bit with the usual items...
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 10:44 AM
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Then had his "assistant" do a few final alterations....  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 10:49 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
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Nice ASSet!!! Maestro is the man!!!!
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Make America Great Again.
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09-02-2008, 10:56 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
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Hey, a Specialized isn't a beater bike by any means. Nice find.
How is it swinging your leg over the back with the rod holders angled back like that? I've always used girls' step-through bikes for my Canal ride, but it's tough to find one with a big enough frame for me to pedal comfortably, even with the seat extended as far as possible. I was thinking that a large men's frame, and angling my rod holders back like that, would be a better way to go.
You don't get to test ride the assistant, I take it |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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09-02-2008, 11:07 AM
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The hell with the bike lessee some more pics of the assistant  |
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09-02-2008, 11:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Hey, a Specialized isn't a beater bike by any means. Nice find.
How is it swinging your leg over the back with the rod holders angled back like that? I've always used girls' step-through bikes for my Canal ride, but it's tough to find one with a big enough frame for me to pedal comfortably, even with the seat extended as far as possible. I was thinking that a large men's frame, and angling my rod holders back like that, would be a better way to go.
You don't get to test ride the assistant, I take it |
Yea mike, the angle seems to work fine. Instead of swinging my leg back, I just step over the frame, its not too bad.
...and yes, the only thing that I have test ridden is the bike.  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 11:26 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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That looks photoshopped
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09-02-2008, 11:30 AM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
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We needed a new hottie thread
Is she your office girl, Friday?
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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09-02-2008, 11:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
That looks photoshopped
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Absolutely not. That is a 2 piece section of fence in the backround giving it a weird look.. |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 11:44 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
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no kick stand?...
but I have one now |
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09-02-2008, 12:11 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronko
Absolutely not. That is a 2 piece section of fence in the backround giving it a weird look..
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I wasn't talking about the fence. |
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09-02-2008, 01:33 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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this is a much better story than swimmers, can we see the other side of your bike
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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09-02-2008, 03:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
this is a much better story than swimmers, can we see the other side of your bike
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 I'll see what I can do Paul. |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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09-02-2008, 04:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
The hell with the bike lessee some more pics of the assistant |
Couldn't have said it better myself !  |
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09-02-2008, 05:46 PM
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Spot Preserver
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That definitely isnt photoshopped. I've seen the "ASSistant" in person. Let me tell you that is only one of a long list of assistants.
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Make America Great Again.
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09-02-2008, 05:49 PM
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Here fishy fishy
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Whoville
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I'd like to be an Assistant to the Assistant.
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09-02-2008, 06:23 PM
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Matt can we do a road trip I have a bike I need polished
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09-02-2008, 06:29 PM
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If I had an assistant like that I would never finish anything and probably not leave the house, except perhaps to make a liquor store run.  |
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09-02-2008, 06:39 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keeperreaper
That definitely isnt photoshopped. I've seen the "ASSistant" in person. Let me tell you that is only one of a long list of assistants.
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Takin'em off here now boss
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09-02-2008, 07:15 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Can't believe nobody said it yet but......I like the seat best!
Nice bike too! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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09-02-2008, 07:17 PM
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I dunno Larry that seat looks a little pink around the edges. Kinda like it's been ridden hard and put away wet |
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09-03-2008, 08:26 AM
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The bush behind the fence looks overgrown.
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09-03-2008, 12:53 PM
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Location: harwich port
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the photoshop comment just made my 'assistant' blush. nice little pick me up for a nasty cape cod day. i think she's really getting into all this striper talk.
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09-03-2008, 02:11 PM
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haha! she's readin this roflmao
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09-04-2008, 04:48 PM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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09-06-2008, 06:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brewster, Cape Cod
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I live in Brewster so if you need assistance with your "assistants" let me know.
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Pete
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09-07-2008, 08:19 PM
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