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Other => Off Topic => Topic started by: grantmeaname on June 17, 2013, 08:23:08 PM
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Grant you better have something incredibly incitefull to say for your 2,000th post!
So materialism is bad and blah blah blah and all that stuff, but on the other hand, bikes are really cool. So for my 2,000th post I'm starting a bike thread!
This gorgeous red machine is mine:
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=1280;image)
It's the house-brand bike (http://www.nashbar.com/reviews/nashbar/power/pwr/product-reviews/brands/nashbar/nashbar/p/nb__al2-nashbar-al-2-road-bike.html) of Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/), a hometown Columbus company that's pretty much the Newegg of bikes. I managed to get it for less than the sticker price, but it was still probably a little more bike than I really needed.
Anybody else got a two-wheeled wealth machine (http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/04/18/get-rich-with-bikes/) that they love more than most people (not a grammatical mistake)?
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I have a cheap, aging commuter bike that I have been using as much as possible lately to get into a good bike habit. Pretty soon I'll talk myself into going and buying a nice bike (once I figure out what the hell I want - bike shopping seems so much more confusing that when I was young...)
Until then, my beater gets the job done.
(http://distilleryimage9.ak.instagram.com/88b902b8c71b11e28d7d22000a1f981a_7.jpg)
Note: Japanese road laws require, I believe, all bicycles to have a bell.
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Mine is an old mountain bike frame with new components and commuter tires. I picked I up from a local bike repair shop for $220. It's the perfect commuting machine and it's surprisingly fast.
(http://i.imgur.com/1S4sKj6.jpg) (http://imgur.com/1S4sKj6)
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Well bike porn is one way to celebrate your 2,000th post. Thanks for being such an active member. I enjoy your insight.
Grant you better have something incredibly incitefull to say for your 2,000th post!
So materialism is bad and blah blah blah and all that stuff, but on the other hand, bikes are really cool. So for my 2,000th post I'm starting a bike thread!
It's the house-brand bike (http://www.nashbar.com/reviews/nashbar/power/pwr/product-reviews/brands/nashbar/nashbar/p/nb__al2-nashbar-al-2-road-bike.html) of Nashbar (http://www.nashbar.com/), a hometown Columbus company that's pretty much the Newegg of bikes. I managed to get it for less than the sticker price, but it was still probably a little more bike than I really needed.
Anybody else got a two-wheeled wealth machine (http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/04/18/get-rich-with-bikes/) that they love more than most people (not a grammatical mistake)?
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(http://returntoroots.krull.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/P5268408.jpg)
This is my grocery-getting setup. Although, I have to admit, I haven't used it for groceries yet this season. Shame :(
Norco Fraiser, steel touring bike. I love how it rides (slow for a drop bar bike, but comfortable). This particular one had been sitting in the back of my local shop for two years, so I got it for less than half MSRP. I'm pretty happy with that.
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Nice photo! Has a nice "seductive young bicycle half out of white sundress in a grassy field" vibe going on. ^^
(I might be taking the "porn" part of the title a bit too seriously...)
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Anybody else got a two-wheeled wealth machine (http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/04/18/get-rich-with-bikes/) that they love more than most people (not a grammatical mistake)?
Grammar joke ftw!
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So glad you posted this. Somehow I never connected this to MMM, but my bike actually has actually had a mustache for a lot longer than I have...
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My Jamis Coda. 3 Years of hard core..... commuting.
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Nice photo! Has a nice "seductive young bicycle half out of white sundress in a grassy field" vibe going on. ^^
(I might be taking the "porn" part of the title a bit too seriously...)
I had the same impression before I got down to your comment :)
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here's a trimmed version of my fleet:
(http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s430/meh3212/bikes_zps0024b0ab.jpg)
Gen 1 santa cruz nomad [Craigslist score]
~2010 Specialized Sirrus (woo fenders) [Craigslist score]
~2009 A2B metro (ebike yay cheating) [Craigslist score]
~1200 miles YTD commuting, only ~20% on the ebike [days I need to wear a tie/jacket, meet customers/partners]
**Yes, I am profligate hedonist wasteful spender with too many bikes I get it, how could I possibly need more than one bike I only have 2 legs and it should have been something I found in the dumpster
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6615804965_d64522ef3a.jpg)
1980 Fuji Gran Tourer. Restored with new wheels (including a dynamo hub), fenders, lights, and homemade rack and bag.
Not pictured: 2008 Surly Steamroller, 2013 Bike Friday Silk.
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I keep her gangster so nobody will want to steal her.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Y_0rkrEk1_c/UcDd1Nr3FkI/AAAAAAAAAIc/VqP-6WtqY6A/w593-h395-no/IMG_0154.JPG)
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much better resize job Kriegsspiel!
Here is mine:
Kona Sutra, with hobo superstore basket in natural surroundings
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These bikes are so clean! I'm just using a late 90's Canadian Tire special mountain bike my brother stopped using. It's a little muddy. One thing I'll have to learn is proper bike maintenance.
While I can't recall the make of it, I eyed up an old road bike my uncle rode around while he lived in Ottawa back in the 70's. It seemed to be in good condition and he said I could have it. Looks like I have an upcoming fix-up project. :D
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Jamis Allegro definitely non-mustachian with the purchase.
Not seen in this picture is a frame leaning up against two cinder blocks which I'm going to build. It will be a road bike when I'm done and not a beater like this one is turning into.
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I have a lot of bikes, but in the spirit of this forum, I'll put up this picture of my main commuter/long distance tourer.
$100 Origin8 frame, left over parts, new wheels (with front generator hub), fenders from Velo Orange, bags from Craigslist. This picture was taken during a 3 day, 350 mile trip last year from Jacksonville to West Palm Beach, FL.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6762297127_d05e64af15.jpg)
More Flickr photos (http://www.flickr.com/people/26276815@N07/)
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OK, here's bike porn from this evening's ride, with company.
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orgy in the dining room
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=1326;image)
1x10 CX / urban monstertruck biek
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=1328;image)
old faithful
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=1330;image)
sw8 fixie
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=1332;image)
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There are some really nice bikes on here. Definitely the type you can live with (I'll admit to lusting a bit over that Fuji Gran Tourer).
But the title said Porn. So here's my porn star. Not the type to take home and introduce to your parents, but plenty of fun to get dirty with ;)
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5sh9tx1i21rwruaho1_1280.jpg)
Keep up the pretty bike pictures, I'm enjoying seeing the variety everyone here has.
James: I'm super jealous of your riding location. Very nice.
Mr. Minsc, are you in Ottawa? If so, you should take your bike to Re-cycles (Bronson at Gladstone). Use their tools and learn how to do everything on your bike under the guidance of awesome knowledgable volunteers.
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OK, PORN.
My current race bike:
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/9146494951_9d2e9f1925.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26276815@N07/9146494951/)
2012-07-23_18-02-56_764 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26276815@N07/9146494951/)
More Flickr pics (http://www.flickr.com/people/26276815@N07/)
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Mr. Minsc, are you in Ottawa? If so, you should take your bike to Re-cycles (Bronson at Gladstone). Use their tools and learn how to do everything on your bike under the guidance of awesome knowledgable volunteers.
Actually, I live in Prince Edward Island. I know there's a bike shop in town I could take it to, though I'll have to see if they let sit in on the tune up. Seeing as it has sitting for likely 25+ years there's certainly some work to do. Aside from the tuneup and lube the tires are getting ripe and I'll have to add some reflectors or lights. Sometime after I can gradually start pimping it out with fenders, a watcha-ma-callit rack, and any other accessories which will make the bike more useful.
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x-post from Share Your Badassity
I made a bicycle hub. I've been working on it for the past month or so (it's my own design so it took a bit longer than just the machine time). I think it's pretty damn sexy, so I thought I'd share here as well. More pics in the other thread (https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/i-made-a-bicycle-hub/)
(https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/share-your-badassity/i-made-a-bicycle-hub/?action=dlattach;attach=1368;image)
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Beautiful bikes, everyone! I love the variety.
Here's mine. I porn'ed it up with some filters (that's how porn works, right?):
(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2882/9258884682_88a0a82cdf_b.jpg)
It's a TiCycles Steilacoom cyclocross bike but I use it for everything: 'cross, commuting, errands, recreation, exercise, meditation/therapy.
(The fenders are still on because they have the uncanny ability to influence the weather: when I take them off, it rains that day.)
Notice the little hitch on the rear skewer... for pulling my daughter to daycare in her trailer on the way to work.
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Here's mine! Giant Escape with fenders and pannier bag. Hiding behind it is my husband's much sexier fancy Orbea road bike.
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(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6615804965_d64522ef3a.jpg)
1980 Fuji Gran Tourer. Restored with new wheels (including a dynamo hub), fenders, lights, and homemade rack and bag.
Not pictured: 2008 Surly Steamroller, 2013 Bike Friday Silk.
She's a beauty!
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Wow what a collection of bikes. Although I was starting to think I was a bike snob. Thankfully some of you came through with some pretty fancy stuff.
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She's a beauty!
Thanks.
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Bumping an old thread but since everyone here likes biking, I thought it appropriate! Anyway, here's my bike (in the foreground) at the day's midpoint.
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Brought my bike inside and cleaned it up a bit. It's a new-to-me Trek 7500 FX.
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"Big Mama" Cannondale Beast of the East with a Free Radical on the back - We're never home for Christmas, so I decorate the bike instead of a tree.
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My city commuter, single speed. Not practical but perfect for Calgary streets. i don't work when I am there so life is good.
My wife's vintage British folding bike $40 at the local community bike shop.
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Ready for my daily winter ride, in Yellowknife. It was -36 that morning.
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There's a dearth of winter bike pic in this thread! Here's my trusty old Giant Escape after commuting today through 6 inches of fresh snow and then shovelling the driveway:
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3715/12621243485_30876f3890_z.jpg)
Sexy add-ons include:
- bearings greased with snowmobile grease that won't freeze
- Huge ATB fenders with reflective tape
- Studded BMX pedals
- Chopped down handlebars with bar ends
- Front/rear racks
- Folding baskets
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(http://slurmed.com/fanart/bofr/018_bot_police.gif)
aww, yeah.
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got a new bike a while ago, finally got some alright photos of it
last weekend, rode from Madison up to Devils Lake for a night
(http://i.imgur.com/BJMtGT8.jpg)
cat6mobile
(http://i.imgur.com/ZIUPblF.jpg)
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I'm not feeling the pink bar tape :P
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It's practically a hallowed tradition[/quote] at this point (http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/msg100432/#msg100432)
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Recently got back into cycling and got a new road bike, Jamis Ventura Sport. It was last years model so I got it for only $450 out the door. Not super high-end but good enough for me.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Jam_Master_J/WP_20140603_121_zps3b05f15a.jpg)
I am also in the process of tweaking my existing hybrid for a bike tour I am taking next month and then it will become my commuter bike. It is a 2008 Trek 7100, I have added rack and panniers and currently have a trekking bar waiting to be installed.
I don't care much about high end components as I feel that they aren't worth the cost for the small improvement but I do usually spend the extra on nice tires. Schwalbe Marathon on the Trek and Michelin Pro 4 on the Jamis.
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My son "borrowed" my 1977 Fuji S-10-S and rode it across the country. This pic in Montana somewhere.
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I ride a '94 Trek 820, female version.
(http://images.mbpost.com/original/286305.JPG)
It got me around town, and around the Cabot Trail one fine summer.
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Sensa Strada with covered chain for muddy roads, paid entirely by my employer in a program to promote bike commuting. The bag is made by Vaude. It has a system to easily click it onto any bike, and the system can be hidden behind a zipper at the office so it looks like a regular bag.
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No gas, no oil, just Chevrolegs!
-heard on Bart :)
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I spent too much money on my bike, but I don't regret it (unlike many purchases I've made).
I was going to ask if anybody else on the forum ever does any bike touring (I see that a few do). I always feel that the enforced minimalism of self-contained touring helps me reset my acquisitive impulses to more mustachian levels. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do any tours in the last few years, but if I ever do get to retire, cross country is the first thing I want to do!
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Oh yeah... Univega.
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My 1996 GT LTS-3. Purchased from a departing soldier while stationed at Camp Humphries, S. Korea in 1999 and it's literally been around the world with me since then. This thing could tell some stories:)
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Thought I'd post a couple of pictures of my $5 Schwinn as it progresses toward being my new commuter bike. Picked it up on CL in the following lovely shape:
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14541655363_f5fb4e274f.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o9ZMvV)
Some new braze-ons for racks and bottles, fresh powder coat, a new set of wheels with a generator front hub, and parts from my stash (or 'stache?):
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/14334954398_59c2448a8a.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nQJowb)
Racks, fenders, and lights still to come.
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trim yr housing bro
otherwise I like it
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Opinions on the little plastic disk that goes behind your cassette? I know some people who vehemently disagree with having these on a bike, but it just seems like a cheap bit of insurance to prevent a derailleur that gets banged out of alignment from jamming into and ruining your rear wheel to me. No?
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Just started putting miles on this one :)
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Opinions on the little plastic disk that goes behind your cassette? I know some people who vehemently disagree with having these on a bike, but it just seems like a cheap bit of insurance to prevent a derailleur that gets banged out of alignment from jamming into and ruining your rear wheel to me. No?
pie plate screams "I don't take care of my bicycle"
If your derailluer is properly adjusted you won't need one to prevent yourself from shifting into your wheel
If your hanger or cage get slightly bent such that you can still ride and may shift into the wheel, you will notice it and take care of it before breaking anything
If your derailleur gets ripped off your bicycle, hanger gets bent 90 deg., or some other such disaster, your pie plate will still not stop bad things from happening to your wheel because it's a shitty little piece of plastic that will get fucked at the slightest touch
note literally zero pro mountain bikers (i.e. people who hit smash derailleurs for dollars) ride with one. If they don't need it, neither do a bunch of freds who won't get any more rad than riding up their gravel driveway.
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trim yr housing bro
otherwise I like it
Simpler than trimming.. I just slid it a bit toward the front of the bike. I'm lazy like that.
I still need to get some stainless hardware to bolt the racks and fenders on it, along with wiring the headlight and rear light.
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I went through this entire thread, hoping to see a nude woman on a bike.
I am greatly disappointed.
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My bike, which I got as a graduation present for myself/transportation to my first real job in my pre-mustachian days. This photo is from right after I bought it, but it's going strong 5 years later.
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CCpx9L1Kz5E/SkfRW8jUiwI/AAAAAAAACc8/G0Ijm2FwQfU/s1600/IMG_0941.JPG)
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I went through this entire thread, hoping to see a nude woman on a bike.
I am greatly disappointed.
(http://i.imgur.com/evOVb.gif)
for real though, tasteless much?
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I notice two things.
1. There are lot of bikes with fenders and racks. Now that I have fenders I'll never ride a commuter bike without them again.
2. No fixies, or at least if they were there I missed them. I love having gears, yeah fixies look better but bikes with gears are more practical.
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2. No fixies, or at least if they were there I missed them. I love having gears, yeah fixies look better but bikes with gears are more practical.
I posted one above. It was my daily commuter (7 miles each way) for 6 months, then a puttering-around-campus bike after that. Did a 350 mile week-long tour on it, plus a 100-miler or two. In the two years I owned it I replaced the BB once. No other maintenance (aside from lubing the drivetrain). I'd say that's incredibly practical, just not for the same use case.
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I notice two things.
1. There are lot of bikes with fenders and racks. Now that I have fenders I'll never ride a commuter bike without them again.
2. No fixies, or at least if they were there I missed them. I love having gears, yeah fixies look better but bikes with gears are more practical.
My Calgary city bike shown in photo one is a fixie. The rear wheel has a flip-flop hub with a fixed gear on one side, and a single-speed freewheel on the opposite side. The freewheel sprocket is larger than the fixed sprocket, providing a lower gear. I started with the freewheel, but recently switched to fixie just to give it a try. I really like it.
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Fixed gear:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/14381688888_f4e1791a7b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nURV4f)
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Mine and my lady's, doggy-style!
(http://i.imgur.com/Uee7eXr.jpg)
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Converted my Trek 7100 for commuting and touring:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Jam_Master_J/WP_20140709_006_zpsd39a21f0.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v320/Jam_Master_J/WP_20140709_009_zps6f0a2f82.jpg)
Added new rack, fenders, trekking bar. Also got MEC waterproof panniers but they aren't in this picture. I just went for a quick ride to test the new bar and I'd recommend others consider this style of handle bar, there are so many hand positions available.
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Mine and my lady's, doggy-style!
Ooh I used to have the previous model year of that Allez. It was my first road bike... a little light in the front but still an awesome ride.
Also happened to buy it new for $900 or so (closeout) and sold for it for $600 just last year with a few tens of thousands of miles on it, which was pretty cool.
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^ That's awesome! I love the Allez. My dad bought mine closeout sale too, a long time ago.
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/13836781483_6ffc6f94f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5H84Z)IMG_8871 (https://flic.kr/p/n5H84Z) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/14512553372_f582e00dc2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o7qCvs)1801123_10152228025627298_1041602678_o (https://flic.kr/p/o7qCvs) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3866/14513088835_07e4212dd5_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/o7tnFz)IMG_1822 (https://flic.kr/p/o7tnFz) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/14399978976_1db2968896_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nWtE4A)IMG_5174 (https://flic.kr/p/nWtE4A) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
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My 1984 Sekai 500 12 speed. Paid $9.99 for it at a local thrift store. It had the rack and seat bag. I put new tires, new pedals and new bar tape on it.
Someone babied this bike for years and generously donated it so I could be the new owner.
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My non electric commuter. Also used for towing a trailer and child to preschool. Just installed the butterfly/trekking bars and adjustable stem today.
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My Avanti 'flat bar road bike', which I bought in November & got stolen from my locked garage at Easter. So, I bought the same bike all over again because I loved it so much.
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The latest version of my bike. Slight modification to the "Frankentrailer" jump seat my son is sitting on. Ortlieb panniers. New Cygolite lights (Metro 360 front+Hotshot rear).
Eventually I will get a front rack and panniers as well to expand my cargo capacity. All of this makes me wish for a cargo bike style kickstand.
ETA: Found this double kickstand:
http://www.amazon.com/Pletscher-Double-Center-Bicycle-Kickstand/dp/B006ZN86PM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I think this will be my next bike purchase!
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My 26" LHT, built mostly with spare MTB parts. Custom wheels built by me (with dynohub). It's going to get a drivetrain upgrade in the near future, but I need to put some more miles on it first. It's not pretty or fast, it's a beast of burden. Nearly indestructible. Got 4000 miles or so on it so far.
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That's a very tall stem! Are those the axiom journey front racks? I had some, but returned them after the first loaded ride . . . without the linking bar over the wheel I found heavy panniers would make them sway in the wind or going over bumps and get dangerously close to the spokes. Love the axiom rear rack though.
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That's a very tall stem! Are those the axiom journey front racks? I had some, but returned them after the first loaded ride . . . without the linking bar over the wheel I found heavy panniers would make them sway in the wind or going over bumps and get dangerously close to the spokes. Love the axiom rear rack though.
Yes, they're Axioms. I haven't had the chance to really load them up, but for what they cost, I can whip up a brace pretty easily if they prove to be flexy.
The Axiom rear rack is 100% legit. I've let my kids ride on it around the neighborhood.
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Here it is, my Free Huffy that a tenant who couldn't pay their rent left in the apartment along with 1 other bike that my wife will use and a multitude of other stuff my father is still going through. Amazing how that happens.
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My bike: Trek 3700 aluminum frame on my home-made bike rack.
The only real mods I have done to it are headlight/taillight, chip, and clip ons. After having clip ons, I refuse to go back to normal pedals.
(http://www.ooberfabrication.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/IMG_5289.jpg)
I have been really eyeing a rear rack like FunkyStickman has so I can start hauling more than a backpack full of groceries/books/misc.
Did a century ride on it a couple of years ago, and plan to do another century ride on the 30th of this month.
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Several things that might not be obvious, 7 speed hub gears, dynamo hub for lights and reflective tires.
I don't know why dynamo hubs are not standard equipment everywhere, they are the best way to add a light.
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Several things that might not be obvious, 7 speed hub gears, dynamo hub for lights and reflective tires.
I don't know why dynamo hubs are not standard equipment everywhere, they are the best way to add a light.
Belt drive, nice! Pretty uncommon here in the States but I think that's where I'm going with my next bike...whenever that is.
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but I think that's where I'm going with my next bike
don't do that
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Belt drive, nice! Pretty uncommon here in the States but I think that's where I'm going with my next bike...whenever that is.
I thought the same thing when I first saw it but it's simply fancy chain cover. Still it gets a lot of admiring looks!
BTW Bike Friday sells bikes with belt drives now
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but I think that's where I'm going with my next bike
Hearsay's worth about what you pay for it but I only know one person who had a belt drive bike (it was his city commuter) and he said it was just continually in need of repair. He didn't keep it for three months. What do they offer that a chain-drive bike doesn't, and are you aware of what you're giving up to get whatever that is?
don't do that
why?
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but I think that's where I'm going with my next bike
don't do that
I totally agree with you after doing some further reading with that Trek Soho thread.
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don't do that
why?
Oh sorry Grant, answered that over here (http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/ask-a-mustachian/bike-for-winter-riding-internal-hub-belt-driven-yaynay/msg373178/#msg373178) for Mr. Goblin Chief but I guess I should copy it.
no. absolutely awful.
a) they clog up with snow (most important if you're buying it for WINTER riding)
b) tension is finicky: too low = skipping, too high = hella drag
c) under 250 watts (which is far above the power of the average commuter) they are less efficient than a chain
d) the required internally-geared hub is not designed with belt tension in mind; belt drives significantly shorten hub lifespans
e) really sucks to change a flat with them
f) far more difficult to source parts
g) shit's fucking expensive
there is a reason we've stopped speccing bikes with them, until there is a better option than Gates (even their 3rd gen. Center Drive isn't great)
also lol at the guy who thought he could get a full refund from the manufacturer for buying the wrong bike
I feel like there's more too, just can't think of it right now. That should be sufficient, anyway
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OK bit off topic but how do you post large pics, mine shows up as a thumbnail - also posted it via a iPad if that makes a difference
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OK bit off topic but how do you post large pics, mine shows up as a thumbnail - also posted it via a iPad if that makes a difference
If you attach it to the post, you can then right-click the thumbnail, and "open in another tab" which will open just the picture. Then you can copy and paste that link in-between the image tags. Like so:
(http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/off-topic/bike-porn!-post-your-bike-here!/?action=dlattach;attach=5298;image)
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Early 80's Bianchi Randonneur. Not my most interesting ride, but getting the most use right now.
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(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3807/13836781483_6ffc6f94f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/n5H84Z)IMG_8871 (https://flic.kr/p/n5H84Z) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr
Is this cruiser comfortable? I am thinking about getting one.
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Early 80's Bianchi Randonneur. Not my most interesting ride, but getting the most use right now.
Oh geeze and I thought I was the only one with old bike porn. 1987 Bianchi Super Grizzly MB - with elliptical gears (Shimano Biopace Triple). Old school, don't even think they make that crankset any longer! Bought the bike new too way back when. Has some serious miles on it now but still in good condition. Will post a photo once I can take one. Cannondale road bike too but a tad newer and not so cool.
random photo of my exact bike.
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And my all weather machine. Not sure why it posted sideways.... its right side up everwhere else.
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I hate to be the one to point this out, but someone cut the wings and propeller off of your aircraft.
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Funny you should mention it. Theres a plane in the background, thats the entrance to the local airport. I stoppped for a short break and got a lot of funny looks from the pilots heading in and out. (I am a pilot as well. Perhaps one day I will have a pedal powered plane.)
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I see a lot of racing bikes and MTBs with the seat up high, how do you keep your hands arms from getting sore, I switched an old fashion city bike for that very reason.
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There are three points of contact between you and your bike. Pedals, seat, and handlebars. If you apply more pressure to the pedals on a bike that fits you, less pressure is needed by your hands (and butt) to keep yourself upright. (Having strong stomach muscles helps transfer weight from your hands back to your legs.) Moving your hands around on the bars every few minutes helps to prevent discomfort as well.
There's no way I could commute comfortably to work for 10 miles in the blustery winter on a city bike. The wind resistance and weight distribution that forces all your weight on your butt would make it miserable, slow, and painful.
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I see a lot of racing bikes and MTBs with the seat up high, how do you keep your hands arms from getting sore, I switched an old fashion city bike for that very reason.
Its all about the proper size bike for you. A good bike shop can fit you to your bike. (Or tell you its the wrong size) there are online configurators as well. My road bike is very light on my hands. I can let go of the bars without changing my position. (Momentarily of course.) The seat angle, bars, stem, etc all make a big difference on comfort. If its uncomfortable, one is not set correctly.
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Is this cruiser comfortable? I am thinking about getting one.
It's super comfortable to me. Been riding it since 2008 w/ an 8sp Nexus hub, but just changed it back to the SS/FG flip flop hub & I'm loving it that way too:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/14808669498_d40eabea77_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/oyAivU)IMG_1327 (https://flic.kr/p/oyAivU) by remaofaes (https://www.flickr.com/people/17704650@N05/), on Flickr
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Oh brother. I closed my Yahoo account, and now it looks like my Flikr account is gone too. That sucks.
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Thanks for the feedback, you're right a city bike is great for flat but hard work once you hit the hills, especially if you have a hub gear. Most of our riding is causal mainly flat, I tend to avoid routes with big hills
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My smart bike :
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I see a lot of racing bikes and MTBs with the seat up high, how do you keep your hands arms from getting sore, I switched an old fashion city bike for that very reason.
As the other's have said a lot depends on if your bike is sized right for you. As a tall female with long legs I need a high seat but have a shorter body (compared to guys who have shorter legs but longer bodies) so have further to reach - which is a literal pain if your bike is sized wrong and just bought from a store.
To reduce pain/stress on my upper body as I ride my road bike which has the handlebars fairly low, I use Aero Bars - basicly handlebar extensions that support your upper body weight on your elbows so help reduce pain in the arms, hands and shoulder without having to ride tall - so I can lay low and reduce wind resistance. On my MTB I like my handbars low also to keep my weight over the front tire for control but I sit up straight a lot to rest and just keep my finger tips on the handlebars when it's safe. But I am thinking of getting something else with high handle bars to ride around town as I'm doing that more often now.
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I see a lot of racing bikes and MTBs with the seat up high, how do you keep your hands arms from getting sore, I switched an old fashion city bike for that very reason.
As the other's have said a lot depends on if your bike is sized right for you. As a tall female with long legs I need a high seat but have a shorter body (compared to guys who have shorter legs but longer bodies) so have further to reach - which is a literal pain if your bike is sized wrong and just bought from a store.
To reduce pain/stress on my upper body as I ride my road bike which has the handlebars fairly low, I use Aero Bars - basicly handlebar extensions that support your upper body weight on your elbows so help reduce pain in the arms, hands and shoulder without having to ride tall - so I can lay low and reduce wind resistance. On my MTB I like my handbars low also to keep my weight over the front tire for control but I sit up straight a lot to rest and just keep my finger tips on the handlebars when it's safe. But I am thinking of getting something else with high handle bars to ride around town as I'm doing that more often now.
You can also install an extension for your handlebars that brings them up. I did this because of an old neck injury. Leaning over a bike and looking up ahead could aggravate my neck so I extended the handlebars up and I'm more upright when I ride. Which also means less pressure on my hands/wrists.
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Recent addition to the stable. She is my new crush. My friends named her BlackieWhite.
(https://gm1.ggpht.com/YroobN-1-xGERmaxBbvpHEdnHPOK1x2W-vNYAUqPgOzV8qKDmVdmw-ERY5R6HyB6clZgAHgHbIB2Zxnmh1yk3dHNNqx5GC-Le1yaSJhV6_CPUqNOzlBD3hTKwCtKJ5LWKf5h7ba2lSPUoOmFqLrDwIhGO6UGTsdURuyYmHml559fSIdO4iJPMxzwY0Nxo6-i5a2wius8McMMdO5QmQO4N2Wulr5ndHyO2h-lFx0QlegQgz-l8DvImmQ1AwdtzGIdRlB0Jd4E_eOLgcntFCVQ_H7fn0YMQUV5BaBjQKy_0W_CQGXnS34nDQNDldl2QhpbBQrXzfJNWx4o4dh61DJR6izX9hG50LL14PI6vogt58nU9BMnUuvAHOdoz46WEGzcRZeoy3TDR_-s93hmdfohgDSRkmBNMB9-uftU3BN-YMtlSiA9I1MebNYdiFsLbvdvwswgmpRaEtkrhdrb73daf5KQrN8ia9e7OENMUi3BYl1zV-loTbUw36wUmJJNfK57Iw0jnaXJRE0OptR57_fG_g2D-Sv1SlxUNBqoGK3Uel1JNKmgsLHvMp8KCwBzd91tehZb_Bg=w1872-h825-l75-ft)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00T0T_7EinOop7cGy_600x450.jpg)
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nü bike day
(http://i.imgur.com/Y4YFRri.jpg)
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Attached
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Very nice Russ! What's all the writing on your rims.. are you taking prototypes home? :-)
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maaaaybe ;-) rear is test plan # / weight / 30 hours on the drum. front is just some wheelbuild stuff
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It seems these bikes are missing their engines! My MTB was stolen a few years ago and that's alright. It helped lead me to my true love (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8232/8535686480_57833967e3_b.jpg). No ragrets.
The gateway drug (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/Pics_2cpu/BikeBig.jpg). Ibex Atlas with a bunch of nice kit on it.
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ew gross
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Shhhhhhh pedal heathen.....
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yeah that's right, stealth edit to add your real bike
you know where you are
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Starting with a child's toy was fine Russ... You'll have to grow up some day ;)
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Haha oh yeah? Tell me, where exactly do you put your groceries on that thing? I think it's pretty clear bicycles are more practical. Just so happens they're more fun too ;-)
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Well Russ, if I wanted to get groceries with it I'd put them wherever I wanted. I'd get a rack, take a backpack, pull a bike trailer, pull my damn car...
Maybe we should take this to PM but rest assured I'm not missing anything when it comes to pedal power.
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Attached (I hope)
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Rholoff! Niiice What kind of frame is that?
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@Stickman:
It's a Thorn, probably a Raven Tour Frame.
Rohloff, SON DynoHub, Edelux head light ... that's an expensive bike that'll probably last nearly forever. :)
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Looks quite nice. Except of course for the wildly tilted up saddle. What's up with that?
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The grocery getter and the commuter.
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@Stickman:
It's a Thorn, probably a Raven Tour Frame.
Rohloff, SON DynoHub, Edelux head light ... that's an expensive bike that'll probably last nearly forever. :)
The previous bike lasted me for over 35 years and I am hoping that this replacement will outlast me.
Rholoff! Niiice What kind of frame is that?
Frame = Thorn [Cycles] "Raven Sport Tour" (that specific frame is no-longer made unfortunately, but the newer "Raven Tour" is close)
Hence the abbreviation "RST" which leads to the name "Rusty" (which hopefully will remain an ironic name rather than a real description).
Looks quite nice. Except of course for the wildly tilted up saddle. What's up with that?
That is just what works for me with a Brooks saddle.
I could have the saddle a bit higher and if I did so, it would become more level, but never "horizontal".
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(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7581/16020179129_a730bece40_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/128973819@N08/16020179129/)
2012 Salsa Fargo (https://www.flickr.com/photos/128973819@N08/16020179129/) by enigmat1201 (https://www.flickr.com/people/128973819@N08/), on Flickr
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I trade off between commuting on this and my road bike, but this is my _favourite_ bike :) My bike commute is 50-75km, round trip (3-season only).
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Yeah there's this
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and also,
(https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10407779_10152848686160902_2832181476704868699_n.jpg?oh=f63438d8381ab9a76a959e936652a9a0&oe=558444FF)
But mainly
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10492166_10152514934865902_9022997815590123756_n.jpg?oh=525eec097e68d4e81c0ba2b3d82cab30&oe=5571CD0B&__gda__=1437574238_ff19c378f433263f86d649cb628a0789)
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It seems these bikes are missing their engines!
the engines are not visible because they are taking the pictures.
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It seems these bikes are missing their engines!
the engines are not visible because they are taking the pictures.
Weak, slow, boring engines they are!
Yes please
http://www.redbull.com/us/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331656960623/erzbergrodeo-red-bull-hare-scramble-phantomcam-footage
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It seems these bikes are missing their engines!
the engines are not visible because they are taking the pictures.
Weak, slow, boring engines they are!
Yes please
http://www.redbull.com/us/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331656960623/erzbergrodeo-red-bull-hare-scramble-phantomcam-footage
What about Muscle over Motor (http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/12/05/muscle-over-motor/)? :)
A picture of my bike is attached. It's an Avanti Discovery 1.0, 2011 model. It's a fairly cheap bike, but I quite like it.
Although since I've started commuting daily in it (the last month or two), I've had thoughts about how much faster a road bike would be for the commute (or electrification of my current bike). I've also been wondering if it's worth buying a decent MTB for some off-road riding :)
PS: The mop was there when I moved in :)
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(http://i.imgur.com/ZIUPblF.jpg)
goodbye blue frameset, hello PINK frameset!
(http://i.imgur.com/UYA3UO3.jpg)
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Curved top tube for her pleasure.
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My pleasure too!
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What about Muscle over Motor (http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/12/05/muscle-over-motor/)? :)
It's BS in this case. I own a reel mower. I don't own a bicycle. I actually rode MTBs with a friend recently and spent the entire time thinking how fun it would be if I had been on my dirt bike.
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Sounds like your MTB's engine needs a tune up.
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I could never match it. Having my MLB stolen was great. Now I'm actually having fun. I'm out there for fun. MTBs are less fun or no fun.
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(http://img.opencroquet.org/nimg/5b/fb/3caa909541374383264cd07161ff-0x0-0/strong_style_color_b82220_kids_pedal_strong_car_bj9195i.jpg)
Vs
(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/KVdme4ISq8Y/maxresdefault.jpg)
Without the cost. No brainer.
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I could never match it. Having my MLB stolen was great. Now I'm actually having fun. I'm out there for fun. MTBs are less fun or no fun.
Yep, definitely the engine. Just listen to that sucker whine . . .
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I could never match it. Having my MLB stolen was great. Now I'm actually having fun. I'm out there for fun. MTBs are less fun or no fun.
Yep, definitely the engine. Just listen to that sucker whine . . .
Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome dirt bikes are.
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My Nashbar TR1 commuter three years old in all her glory:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/317/18896176426_58a230f9c5_z.jpg)
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You people have some very high end bikes. I'm ridiculously uninformed about this stuff and was riding an awful supermarket bike for like 6 months before I got a slight upgrade, which to me was a pretty great upgrade actually:
(http://media.thehubsa.co.za/forum/uploads/monthly_12_2012/hubmarket-25599-0-88924700-1354879502_med.jpg)
However I can feel that it's meant for mountain biking not road commuting. Those wheels have way too much grip and the shocks waste energy, and I get taken over like I'm standing still by guys on proper road bikes. When I move to the US I'll invest in a proper commuter bike with a basket rack like the one in the above pic. So GuitarStv there may come a day when I will call upon your specialised...services... Until then feel free to book a motel room and await a phone call that may or may not arrive.
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Can you lock out the front suspension?
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Can you lock out the front suspension?
Yeah I did that and it helps a lot. I only realized I could do it last week :/
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It may also be worth looking into much slicker, slightly narrower tires like the ones that come on road/mountain hybrids, unless your move is pretty soon. Something like these (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10052&storeId=10053&langId=-1&categoryId=205032&facet=cas_f2_ntk_cs%253A26x1.75&metaData=&pageSize=&orderBy=&searchTerm=), though of course Nashbar won't ship them to ZA.
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Anybody in this thread just getting started with bike commuting, you may want to read this article:
http://www.bikecommutercabal.com/convert-your-mtb-to-a-commuter/
Solid advice there.
My first commuter: a cheap aluminum MTB with slicks. It lasted about a year before I cracked the frame. Parts of this are still on my current bike.
(http://jeffhendricks.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bluetires.jpg)
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Oooh . . . butterfly bars! I've always been drawn to those things.
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I used to have a bike problem. I'm over it now but haven't sold any. There are two electrics in my stable, hopefully paying for themselves over time, and this baby:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w112/pgpatrick/bluebike_zpsczapaqzp.jpg) (http://s174.photobucket.com/user/pgpatrick/media/bluebike_zpsczapaqzp.jpg.html)
20 years old and looking great. I recently turned the handlebars around, raised them a tad and chopped them short, and gave it a good clean removing all the old stickers.
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Earlier this summer I refurbished a 1982 twelve speed Nishiki Roadbike. I'll try to get some pictures up here soon. I've put almost 300 miles on it since then; my only complaint is that I probably need to get new cabling (brake and shifter cable tension is sluggish).
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How about an orgy?
Not mine (not even close!), but a picture of a close friend's garage from a few years ago. This "bike garage" has even more bikes than the ones pictured here.
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My heavy monster !
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This "bike garage" has even more bikes than the ones pictured here.
Between my wife and I, I think we have 11 bikes. Complete ones anyway. I finally have to build something dedicated to their storage and upkeep.
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My Big Dummy. Propping up a friend's amazingly awesome titanium salsa.
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1997 Bianchi Volpe. Steel frame touring / commuting bike. Previous owner put Shimano 105 derailleurs on it. Got it for $125, took the whole thing apart, cleaned regreased recabled and reassembled. Added Shimano Biopace triple chainrings that I found in a parts bin for a few bucks for extra vintage awesomeness. Rides like new.
Sheldon Brown approved!
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/volpe.html
2014 Jamis Xenith Race. Carbon fiber with 11 speed Ultegra group. This bike is a rocket!!! Just bought it this year. Looking forward to some long rides with this one!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170927/d7162c46f50c452811596106edb5c31e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170927/e41d3e4a3dc773aab3105f9db6f300c4.jpg)
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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2017 Felt VR30. Absolutely love it. The 48/32 FSA chainset is very nice vs the standard 50/34.
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2017 Felt VR30. Absolutely love it. The 48/32 FSA chainset is very nice vs the standard 50/34.
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Is that a Prologo Kappa? If so, I think it's one of the best priced decent quality saddles you can buy . . .
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My bikes :)
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Here's my commuting vehicle :)
Had it since... hmm... 2005? Oh, and I've switched to a nicer set of lights since the photos.
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2017 Felt VR30. Absolutely love it. The 48/32 FSA chainset is very nice vs the standard 50/34.
(http://)
Is that a Prologo Kappa? If so, I think it's one of the best priced decent quality saddles you can buy . . .
Yes it is. It came standard with the bike, but I've found it to be very comfortable so far. Though I don't have much experience with different saddles..
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Such a blast on the front range. Bike packing too - targeting the san juan hut system soon.
(https://ep1.pinkbike.org/p4pb14737329/p4pb14737329.jpg)
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80s Schwinn Cruiser 5. Used.
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My plus sized commuter.
Got the fender from a stolen political sign. Hahaha
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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170927/d7162c46f50c452811596106edb5c31e.jpg)
Ha! I know where this is. Part of my lunch time walk route.
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My Kona Rove TI. Very comfortable, nimble, versatile, and fun to ride.
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2016 Cannondale Cyclocross Caadx
Bought the demo from the local shop. $1050 originally, got it for $650. Love the bike.
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My Hardtail and new FS. I've recently gotten into mountain biking. Given that I live basically next door to what is quickly becoming a mtb mecca, I figured I need take advantage so I feel like I'm on vacation every week. I was looking for a fun hobby that involves the outdoors. Probably went a bit over the top, but I'm pretty frugal otherwise, so I figure some nice bikes (purchased used at good prices) will give me tons of hours of exercise and fun and despite looking at my 2019 expenses tip up by $4k, that won't necessarily lead to long term increased expenses. Plus, I got a $5k unexpected spot bonus last month, so it's like they were free :) (Clearly joking).
Specialized Fuse Comp
(https://i.imgur.com/ZhwJsFIl.jpg)
Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 BC
(https://i.imgur.com/GETwwFql.jpg)
Both are an absolute blast.