Tag Archives: Fisher

Day 7. 30 Days of Biking

Posted on April 7, 2018 by 16incheswestofpeoria

The difference between cold and warmth isn’t temperature–it’s movement. Try it. Ride a bike to work on a cold day. Get the joints, muscles and lungs moving. You’ll warm up plenty quick. If you happen to ride too fast, you … Continue reading →

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Day 28. #30daysofbiking

Posted on April 28, 2017 by 16incheswestofpeoria

At one time, Gary Fisher considered this a mountain bike. Then he grew his moustache. And I changed a couple of parts. Good times.

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Day 30: #30daysofbiking

Posted on April 30, 2014 by 16incheswestofpeoria

A relative and I have debated the wording of the following phrase, but at the end of a cold night’s ride, after a rainy afternoon, after 30 days of riding a bit of every day, I say: Good night, sweet … Continue reading →

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Day 22: #30daysofbiking

Posted on April 22, 2014 by 16incheswestofpeoria

There, in the background, possibly my favorite bicycle (if you don’t count the bicycles I have yet to acquire): the World’s Heaviest Fisher. The formula for frame weight is pretty simple: start with a 1-1/4-inch Evolution headset, increase tube diameters … Continue reading →

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Spring on Atlantic Avenue, Peoria

Posted on May 7, 2013 by 16incheswestofpeoria

I added fenders and lights to the Fisher just in time for that part of spring that requires neither. Given the dunking the area received earlier this year, I can’t say I’m disappointed that the new accessories haven’t been put … Continue reading →

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