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Category: Free Spirit Pinnacle

TBT: My Cycling History

TBT: My Cycling History

Recently I’ve been scanning some old photos from my childhood and came across some photos that would make for good content. Since it’s been forever since I last published a Throwback Thursday post, why not do it?

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Posted on June 11, 2020June 8, 2020Categories 2016 Giant Sedona, Bicycles, Free Spirit Pinnacle, Throwback Thursday (TBT)Tags bicycles, childhood, cycling, huffy, pinnacle, sedona, superia, throwback thursday
Bike Check: Fall 2019

Bike Check: Fall 2019

Long time, no see…

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Posted on September 7, 2019September 7, 2019Categories 2016 Giant Sedona, Bicycles, Free Spirit Pinnacle, UpdatesTags 2019, bicycles, bike check, pinnacle, sedona, update

Bell Tube Blues: Back to Square One on the Pinnacle

The thought of trying to get the Pinnacle back up and going blew up in my face… literally.

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Posted on March 20, 2019Categories Bicycles, Free Spirit PinnacleTags cst, failure, pinnacle, rear derailleur, tire, tube1 Comment on Bell Tube Blues: Back to Square One on the Pinnacle

Semi-Resurrecting the Pinnacle

Since November, the Pinnacle has been in my room, collecting dust while sitting upside down unused.

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Posted on March 9, 2019Categories Bicycles, Free Spirit PinnacleTags chain, pinnacle, rear derailleur, tangled, tires, tubes

Pinnacle Update: Uncovering it’s origin

While the Giant Sedona waits to be used, not much has happened to the Pinnacle. But I have found out more about it…

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Posted on January 19, 2019January 19, 2019Categories Bicycles, Free Spirit PinnacleTags bike, falcon, KHS, Kung Hsue She, leak, pinnacle, Taiwan, tube

Sedona gets some upgrades

The Pinnacle’s replacement – the 2016 Giant Sedona – received some improved upgrades.

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Posted on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018Categories 2016 Giant Sedona, Bicycles, Free Spirit PinnacleTags basket, giant, helmet, kickstand, pinnacle, rims, rust, sedona, spokes2 Comments on Sedona gets some upgrades

Snow Update: 11/12

What’s better than trying to force an old computer to do stuff while its snowing?

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Posted on November 13, 2018Categories Bicycles, Computer Roster, Free Spirit Pinnacle, IBM ThinkPad T42, UpdatesTags crimson editor, pinnacle, sedona, snow, T42

T450 & Pinnacle Update: 10/31/2018

Happy Halloween!

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Posted on November 1, 2018November 3, 2018Categories Bicycles, Computer Roster, Computing, Free Spirit Pinnacle, ThinkPad T450Tags derailleur, drive train, giant sedona, hybrid, pinnacle, t450, thinkpad1 Comment on T450 & Pinnacle Update: 10/31/2018

Straightening the Rim… (Pinnacle Update – Part III)

As mentioned in Part II, I installed the new tube on the front tire and installed the headlights. However, I noticed my rear rim was rubbing against the frame.

Continue reading Straightening the Rim… (Pinnacle Update – Part III)
Posted on October 16, 2018October 16, 2018Categories Bicycles, Free Spirit Pinnacle

Installing the Lights: Pinnacle Update (Part II)

After choosing lights and a pair of new tubes for the 1981 Free Spirit Pinnacle road bike, it’s time to get dirty and install them.

Continue reading Installing the Lights: Pinnacle Update (Part II)
Posted on October 16, 2018Categories Bicycles, Free Spirit Pinnacle

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