Author Topic: bikes (Read 310117 times)

The Woodsman · « **Reply #660 on:** December 21, 2013, 08:50:36 PM »

Super Rad

http://www.statebicycle.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=wutangbike

Jejenhausen · « **Reply #661 on:** December 22, 2013, 04:38:30 AM »

Anyone in houston got a roady for sale?

I'm around 5,9 I think (175cms). Still havnt got my head around feet and inches.

The Exterminator · « **Reply #662 on:** December 22, 2013, 03:35:27 PM »

Current set up:

http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/terrorsharks-kilo-tt-9075

Andrew · « **Reply #663 on:** December 22, 2013, 04:31:09 PM »

single speed

i love this thing, cruised home from a party last night, felt so goooooood

colin · « **Reply #664 on:** March 08, 2014, 09:25:11 PM »

Quote from: The Exterminator on December 22, 2013, 03:35:27 PM

Current set up:

That's a pretty bike, man.
My BMX:

The bars are made by Solid; they're called Roseanne Bars "The big bar named after a big lady."

lampshade · « **Reply #665 on:** March 09, 2014, 05:27:50 AM »

Quote from: Joust Ostrich on September 11, 2013, 03:06:57 PM

Does anyone know if there is a SLAP version of a bike forum? Road bikes, not BMX. I have some shit I need to figure out. I came up, I'm just not sure how big. I looked at bikeforum.net and pedalroom.com, but its hard to get a feel.

Also built this single speed up last week for $129 and two ice cream sandwiches. 1992 Peugeot (imported) from Germany. Rides plenty good enough.

Watched this yesterday, 1962 Tour de France. Fucked to see them run into stores to buy beer during the race. Things were raw back then.

Check the forum section at roadbikereview.com. They have subforums for almost everything and there's some very knowledgeable posters there.

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #666 on:** March 09, 2014, 01:14:31 PM »

Quote from: lampshade on March 09, 2014, 05:27:50 AM

Check the forum section at roadbikereview.com. They have subforums for almost everything and there's some very knowledgeable posters there.

Thank you lampshade. I will have a look.

jack burton · « **Reply #667 on:** March 09, 2014, 10:08:38 PM »

Quote from: Jejenhausen on May 08, 2013, 01:56:13 AM

Anyone here using strava?

Just got my first trophy, its very rewarding. Even if it was for a very short commute home from the city.

Just downloaded this app. Psyched for some decent weather so I can try it out.

mattofallmatts · « **Reply #668 on:** March 10, 2014, 11:37:17 AM »

Quote from: colin on March 08, 2014, 09:25:11 PM

Quote from: The Exterminator on December 22, 2013, 03:35:27 PM
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Current set up:

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That's a pretty bike, man.
My BMX:

The bars are made by Solid; they're called Roseanne Bars "The big bar named after a big lady."

Solid is the shit.

givecigstosurfgroms · « **Reply #669 on:** March 11, 2014, 06:19:16 AM »

bikes = 1st love

pancake man · « **Reply #670 on:** April 02, 2014, 04:53:58 PM »

Just got my baby tuned up and replaced the back wheel with ZeroLite by Vuelta. Question for you guys though, I have a flip flop and I'm wondering if/when I switch over to fixed, will that mess with the treads ability to displace water? I don't plan on doing much rain riding, but I'd rather be safe than sorry

colin · « **Reply #671 on:** April 02, 2014, 06:59:45 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on April 02, 2014, 04:53:58 PM

I'm wondering if/when I switch over to fixed, will that mess with the treads ability to displace water? I don't plan on doing much rain riding, but I'd rather be safe than sorry

Interesting you brought this up because I was just talking to my sister the other day about the debate on tread and water displacement on road tires. According to Sheldon Brown, and others, tread is unnecessary on road bike tires because the contact patch of road tires with the road is shaped like a canoe, which is the perfect shape for displacing water.
That said, if it was my bike, I'd check the sides of the tires for any arrows indicating a direction, and head that suggestion. I also don't take/have the time to tinker with stuff, so if I flipped over to fixed gear I'd probably end up leaving it that way for a long time, so I'd dismount the tire and remount to satisfy the directional arrow. Or just buy a cheap, no tread tire off craigslist and live free from all that hassle.
P.S. I like your bike - I'd like to read more details about it...

pancake man · « **Reply #672 on:** April 03, 2014, 08:27:17 AM »

I'll try and snag a better picture later, but as for details, I can't offer much because I don't really know much about it besides that it's been my faithful daily for something like 8 years. I did buy it from this dude in the sketchy part of Springield MA. He said he built it and being only like 17 years old at the time, I took him at face value, but looking back on it dude probably stole it.

Lance · « **Reply #673 on:** April 03, 2014, 11:06:54 AM »

Specialized Langster. Fixed. Got this bike for next to nothing from a friend who was moving and couldn't take it with him. Helped me lose a bunch of weight and helped in my rehab from knee surgery. I have no idea why but i completely love this bike and ride it a lot. Got 15 miles in last night.

I like using Mapmyride, A friend recommended Strava I couldn't get into it, I'm just used to what I'm used to.

pancake man · « **Reply #674 on:** April 03, 2014, 12:05:43 PM »

The red tabs convert bikes that use tensioners into slide brackets?

Lance · « **Reply #675 on:** April 03, 2014, 07:44:16 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on April 03, 2014, 12:05:43 PM

The red tabs convert bikes that use tensioners into slide brackets?

I honestly couldn't tell ya. Didn't even know what they were for, had to txt and ask my friend I got the bike from what they were

max power · « **Reply #676 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:42:13 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on April 03, 2014, 12:05:43 PM

The red tabs convert bikes that use tensioners into slide brackets?

nah, that's just a chain tensioner.

pancake man · « **Reply #677 on:** April 04, 2014, 06:25:41 AM »

this is what I was thinking of

colin · « **Reply #678 on:** April 12, 2014, 09:20:50 PM »

Quote from: pancake man on April 02, 2014, 04:53:58 PM

Looks to me like you probably have, in my opinion, a good frame made with either Ishiwata, Reynolds, or Columbus steel:

http://www.vintage-trek.com/

http://sheldonbrown.com/japan.html#ishiwata

I have an late 80s Bridgestone RB2 as my fixed gear; it's Japanese steel, which I think is nice

Smell Good · « **Reply #679 on:** June 07, 2014, 07:02:46 AM »

Finally got a rear brake caliper and lever for my bike now that I'm running it as a single speed.

Got some new pedals coming in too. I'm still rocking the cage and straps right now since I don't have any other pedals. Cage and straps are actually pretty rad for sprinting and stuff

Joust Ostrich · « **Reply #680 on:** August 20, 2014, 07:56:50 PM »

Colin, that Colnago is awesome.

Specialized Epic Comp. The color was only released in South America, so it wasn't in any of the catalogs. I guess they had a few left over and I got one, which I'm hyped about because the other colors were much worse.
So much fun. First 29'er, first full suspension, first disc brakes.

colin · « **Reply #681 on:** August 20, 2014, 08:08:15 PM »

Quote from: Joust Ostrich on August 20, 2014, 07:56:50 PM

Colin, that Colnago is awesome.

Specialized Epic Comp. The color was only released in South America, so it wasn't in any of the catalogs. I guess they had a few left over and I got one, which I'm hyped about because the other colors were much worse.
So much fun. First 29'er, first full suspension, first disc brakes.

I think you will have a great time - and, the Horst link is a good design - I mean, once Specialized's patent ran out, it seems like companies went after that design like wildfire, and companies in Europe have used it for a long time.

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colin · « **Reply #682 on:** October 26, 2014, 08:41:33 AM »

This is my around-town 29er: single speed, platform pedals, and I set it up ghetto tubeless so I don't worry about thorns. It's like a Colorado beach cruiser

sports · « **Reply #683 on:** October 26, 2014, 09:41:57 AM »

roadie

c'dale caad4
pretty close to stock

and the track bike

serotta
tapered stays, columbus tubing, nos zeus track fork

both made in 'mericuh

colin · « **Reply #684 on:** October 27, 2014, 06:37:25 PM »

That Serotta is tight

pancake man · « **Reply #685 on:** October 28, 2014, 05:50:24 AM »

I love the look of that crank. Very minimalistic, I hate when cranks look super chunky

colin · « **Reply #686 on:** March 07, 2015, 08:45:29 PM »

My fixed gear is now a single speed:

Y, por supuesto, tengo el arbol de Brujaria!

Blue Fescue · « **Reply #687 on:** March 09, 2015, 09:24:15 AM »

I am currently saving for a YT Capra now that they are available in the US. They aren't putting out the XL size until the end of the summer so I have some time. Can't wait. going for the aluminum as i can't justify carbon. The spec is so good . I am liking the direct distribution model. Though I can see the drawbacks.

Pippen · « **Reply #688 on:** March 10, 2015, 08:35:50 PM »

Any one have suggestions for a touring bike? I'm looking at the Fuji Touring since it is more affordable than others, but anyone have advice? I have pretty much zero experience with bikes and just want to go for it in a "We're really doing it ft. Heath" type way.

pancake man · « **Reply #689 on:** March 11, 2015, 06:05:58 AM »

Just replaced my rear tube after shredding the pin on my presta valve. I'm excited to get back on my bike and lose some of this winter/ beer weight.

Put on new bars as well, going to need to lengthen my brake cable just a smidge, but I don't think that should be very hard to do