bikes

[ZipZinger]

fuck yeah! that bike looks sick

[yeah dude!]

Built this up from scratch. Took about 7 months.

[Blue Fescue]

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Gears come in handy if you live in a city that isn't completely flat.

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And brakes too.  I'm not a big orange fan but whatever turns your crank... get it.

The orange tape is from my old bike.  I bought it purposely to clash with it because it was red.  But it is also the most comfortable tape in the world so I had to keep using it.

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Here is mine, I ordered new tires but they aren't here yet

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pretty... details?

It is a 1996 Litespeed Catalyst.  Shimano 600/Dura-Ace components.  There is a picture from when I bought it in this thread.  A couple of pages ago.

It was in immaculate condition because some yuppie bought it and kept it in his shed. I don't think he ever really rode it.

It is insanely fast.

[Dr. Watson 3.0]

you all must be bitin some gonz shit to be this happy bout bicycles

i got a huffy titanium 12 or 10 or somethin speed that used to be pretty rad but that was then

[kevbo999]

I don't really know enough about parts to have a "dream bike".. but this one looks pretty damn perfect for my tastes.  Classy looking, fast, and all weather ready.

[BabyKillaSeason]

stripped my hub the other day, but luckily was able to scoop up some Weinmann's from my friend for cheap:



i dropped it when i was wasted outside of the bar the other night, so i've got to repaint the handle bars

still debating on whether on not to get the frame powdercoated a different color

i really like your fork. what kind of frame is it?

what color would you powder coat it?

[burg55]

im scared to ride bikes now after i broke my teeth and look like a idiot now

[jrock]

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stripped my hub the other day, but luckily was able to scoop up some Weinmann's from my friend for cheap:



i dropped it when i was wasted outside of the bar the other night, so i've got to repaint the handle bars

still debating on whether on not to get the frame powdercoated a different color

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i really like your fork. what kind of frame is it?

what color would you powder coat it?

its an 06 Raleigh Rush Hour.  I was just thinking about painting it black or white,  but the gray is kind of growing on me, so i might just leave it like it is. 

[Canuck]

I want to build a bike. I have a couple questions though. I'm 6 foot 1, how big of a frame should i look for?

[Canuck]

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Gears come in handy if you live in a city that isn't completely flat.

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And brakes too.  I'm not a big orange fan but whatever turns your crank... get it.

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The orange tape is from my old bike.  I bought it purposely to clash with it because it was red.  But it is also the most comfortable tape in the world so I had to keep using it.

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Here is mine, I ordered new tires but they aren't here yet

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pretty... details?

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It is a 1996 Litespeed Catalyst.  Shimano 600/Dura-Ace components.  There is a picture from when I bought it in this thread.  A couple of pages ago.

It was in immaculate condition because some yuppie bought it and kept it in his shed. I don't think he ever really rode it.

It is insanely fast.

Your cat looks awesome by the way.

[max power]

Here is mine, I ordered new tires but they aren't here yet

looks a lot better without the decals and aero bars it had in that first pic from ages ago. nice.

[kevbo999]

Critical mass in like half an hour.  I don't even wanna go that bad but I guess I'll support the cause.

[Canuck]

Hey anyone from Toronto know a good place where I could buy a used frame? Like either a 12 speed or a track bike, something light.

[BabyKillaSeason]

I want to build a bike. I have a couple questions though. I'm 6 foot 1, how big of a frame should i look for?

depends on how long your legs are versus your torso. if your 6 foot 1 but its spread evenly you'll need a different size than if your six foot one and all legs (like my friend is), but, i would guess, a 60 would be good.

[jrock]

measure your inseam, then use this chart:

http://bicycling.about.com/od/howtoride/a/bike_sizing.htm

[Canuck]

thanks yall

[Smell Good]

$50 '87 Bianchi 10 speed on craigslist last night. Unsuprisingly, it disappeared real quick. The frame looked too big for me though, oh well

Can't play with fixed gear where I live, way hilly.

[Canuck]

$50 '87 Bianchi 10 speed on craigslist last night. Unsuprisingly, it disappeared real quick. The frame looked too big for me though, oh well

Can't play with fixed gear where I live, way hilly.

I'm gonna head home soon and check out some flea market's/garage sales... I come from a small backwards hick town, I have a feeling I might get lucky with frames and parts and stuff.

[Smell Good]

^Definitely, the best people are the clueless old people who just want to get rid of something and sell it for super cheap. That 50$ Bianchi was in really good condition too telling from the pictures.

[Canuck]

^Definitely, the best people are the clueless old people who just want to get rid of something and sell it for super cheap. That 50$ Bianchi was in really good condition too telling from the pictures.

Old people's urge to have their basements free and clear has worked to my advantage more than once.

[killing time]

stripped my hub the other day, but luckily was able to scoop up some Weinmann's from my friend for cheap:



i dropped it when i was wasted outside of the bar the other night, so i've got to repaint the handle bars

still debating on whether on not to get the frame powdercoated a different color

raise that saddle!  that shit must be so uncomfortable so low

[jrock]

im about average, but the bike is a little too big.  got a new blank frame coming that i got off of ebay for 60 bucks coming in friday.  hopefully that'll fit me better. 

[jrock]

it was 90 with shipping.  i was just trying to be cool so i left that out.  still pretty cheap as long as its not a total piece of shit.  i'm just trying to build a beater bike that i can ride and wreck when i get wasted, so it doesn't have to be pretty.  i'll post pics when i get it set up.

[ZipZinger]

Anybody know/ridden a 24" bmx cruiser? They look super fun.

[max power]

Anybody know/ridden a 24" bmx cruiser? They look super fun.

some companies are making 26" and even 29" cruisers. i'd way rather either of those than a 24".

[Canuck]

I found a 88 norco 56cm bike in great condition. the owner wants 175 for it... is this a good deal?

[Vegetable Lasagna]

My bike keeps fucking up. Does anyone know how to get chain ring bolts tight and keep them tight? Mine keep coming loose and it is starting to fuck up my crank spider. Then, on a ride yesterday, one fell out, so now I need to buy a new set.

I have to run the chain ring on the inside of the spider to get good chain line and the bike is fixed gear and it just seems like every couple rides they come loose and the chain ring starts moving around. I tighten them as much as I can but usually the receiving end of the bolt just spins and I can't find a proper tool to hold it in place. Any ideas? Will loctite work in this situation? How hard is it to break through loctite if I want to make some adjustements?

Thanks.

[jrock]

do you have one of these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RMNY4U?ie=UTF8&redirect=true

this will get the bolts nice and tight.

[Smell Good]

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/1101660186.html

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/bik/1088125532.html

Thoughts? I'm feeling the silver one, just need a solid commuter bike. 180 too expensive?

[jrock]

got my cheapo frame in yesterday.  it looks better than i expected, but its heavier than all shit.  i just need to get a shim to make the seatpost fit and i'll be good to go.