The Pinnacle’s replacement – the 2016 Giant Sedona – received some improved upgrades.
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A Look At: Breaking Away (the TV series)
The 1979 film Breaking Away has had a huge impact on many around the world – from bicyclists to just the average movie buff to anyone in between. It has inspired bicyclists, marked the beginning of the careers of some actors, and other things. But what about the not-so-popular TV series it spun off?
Continue reading A Look At: Breaking Away (the TV series)Meet the Pinnacle’s Replacement: 2016 Giant Sedona
I finally made the leap from a 1981 to a modern 2016 bike!
Read moreSnow Update: 11/12
What’s better than trying to force an old computer to do stuff while its snowing?
Continue reading Snow Update: 11/12Breaking Away: A Review
In high school, I took a film class where we watched and analyzed old and new films. Among the films was Breaking Away, a classic from 1979.
Continue reading Breaking Away: A ReviewT450 & Pinnacle Update: 10/31/2018
Happy Halloween!
Continue reading T450 & Pinnacle Update: 10/31/2018Straightening 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)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)Lighting the Way: Pinnacle Update (Part I)
Since lugging the 1981 Free Spirit Pinnacle road bike back to school, it’s been a battle with thumbtacks and flat tires. But there has been another problem I’ve been facing: having to ride the bike after dusk…
Read moreUpdate of Things: 10/3/2018
Another week, another darn flat tire… and then some.
Continue reading Update of Things: 10/3/2018