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Anyone on here into cycling? If so what do you have? Looking into getting a cyclocross bike for commuting, leisure rides and light touring. Mostly on roads but with some off road on bridleways and easier tracks but will do some slightly rough stuff as I live near Lakes. Anyone got something suitable that they could recommend?
Had a Trek XO-1 a few years back but I didn't get on with the geometry. Great bike though.
That said, a half-decent hybrid will cope fine with the sort of stuff you're suggesting. Personally I'd give suspension a miss, always thought of it as over-rated, just a load of dead weight to carry around.
Roe Ring
15-11-2010, 14:54
Have a look on BikeRadar, they have a section dedicated to commuting and plenty of advice on all types of cycling. I'm sure a quick search will give you more up-to-date information than you can handle.
http://www.bikeradar.com/road/forums/index.php?c=7&sid=5b3fb67c97c82bb90f8c2f1981 9518bb
Got an MTB which hasn't been out of the house for over two years, really need to get my act together and do some miles again.
Got a Specialized FSR XC which I bought with the intention of getting back into MTBing. Hasn't happened unfortunately, so I expect it will end up on eBay very shortly:togo:
calibanzwei
15-11-2010, 14:59
Im currently on a ECC Charge Plug '08 or '09, a loaner from my brother.
http://84.19.224.73/products/full/00001340/00011538.jpg
..only a month or so until I get my own, again from the ECC, probably a Revolution Courier Classic with the works; mudguards and panniers for those 'wanna go camping NOW' moments :D
http://84.19.224.73/products/full/00001076/00012410.jpg
redprospector
15-11-2010, 15:49
I used a Trek Pathfinder for a combination of cycle path and track along a canal. It was a good bike taking me from A to B over 5 miles. After three years being hammered, and being reconditioned by a bike thief, it was time to move on. Next I got the Race version of the ECC Revolution Classic mentioned above. The Race wouldn't do well on the track but on roads and paths its great! I love this bike. I would defintely buy ECC again.
No good off road of course, but I use this for commuting, no need to book it on the train. Also keep it in the boot of the car and jump out and cycle as the feeling takes me. Handles a moderately muddy Thames Path on a regular basis....
http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/mezzo-d10-med.jpg
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/bikes-and-gear/bikes/folding/1231149113134-1d44vqo23hz48-500-90-500-70.jpg
(Mezzo D10)
Then you could also have a full-on mountain bike too, if budget allows.
Commuting by bike for me consists of getting out of my house, turning onto the A6, riding for 3 minutes and out into country. Then a few villages and I'm into a small city. From there it is a case of cut across traffic before the one way nightmare and over a bridge and I'm there. 7-8 miles of brain off pedalling fun. The only hassle is the potholes that so far manages to force my rear wheel to not buckle but move to the side so it rubs the chain stay. Easy to fix but annoying. The front wheel buckles a bit though most weeks I did it. That meant a hour or so with my spoke key doing what I don't have the eye for. That is wheel truing.
The potholes managed to mess other more important parts of my bike, like the steering. Not as easy to sort out on the road. Ever tried to steer a drop handled bike with the handles slightly to one side to go forward? Easily fixed at home, even by me!! Anyway thatis why I need a new bike sometime soon.
I can't get on with flat bars. I have a problem with my hand due to a break and elbow joint problems that riding on the flat bars with the fewer possible hand positions makes rather uncomfortable after a while (crunchy elbow syndrome is what I call it). That rules most hybrids out.
There are some very tough bikes out there like those CX bikes. Reckon they will survive the potholes well. 700C x 35 tyres with carbon forks. Should soak up a few bad road surfaces and might even last long enough for the council to sort them out in about 20 years!!
i got my bike bor exactly the same purpose
trek 7.3fx
with bar ends,
mud guards,
rack
speedometer
new helmet
lights
clip in shoes,
pedals,
bottle holder,
and some other bits and bobs,
just found the reciept so i actually remembered what i had, this was 16th bday present from my parents
http://www.cambridgecyclecompany.co.u k/images/TK10_7.3FX_1327010A.jpg
great bike, use it for almost every school day.
Magentus
15-11-2010, 20:32
I have a Falcon Stealth which is an 15 speed mountain bike I got free from Freecycle and have been using it for the last 4 years to get to work. Apart from a new inner tube it hasn't cost me a penny although I may need a new saddle soon. Of the 1 gears, I generally use 3 of them (that includes a hilly bit up to one of my workplaces). It's a great bike for me, it's black and in my head it's name is Zorro. There - I've not admitted that to anyone outside my family. Feels good. I'd love to get some panniers for it when I can save up enough, or my job starts paying more!
Magentus
I,ve got a trek 6500 and i really need to get on it again and get this beer belly off.
I have a Marin bobcat got it free last year from my boss,s son he brought a newer model and was going to dump it my last mtb was a Kirk from same source gave that one away it got stolen two days later lol
rapidboy
15-11-2010, 22:34
I have a wee Globe Vienna hybrid as my rough / winter bike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/misc/DSC04220.jpg
A Specialized Rockhopper SL Comp for messing about in the forest
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/misc/DSC04519.jpg
A Trek 1.5 road bike
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/misc/DSC04402.jpg
And a Specialized Langster because "gears are for queers" :cool: and i don't like white bikes :togo:
No pic but it's a stealthy black thing with no gears and it hurts when you try to go up hills :)
Bought a Felt F75 frame set last Saturday to build up through the winter and my new Campagnolo wheels should be here tomorrow.
I'm waiting for the new Focus planet 8 early next year because i want a belt drive with an internal geared hub hybrid for next summer.
I don't have a cyclocross but i was looking at the Genesis Croix De Fer 2010, my LBS has them discounted to £800, a lot of cash but an absolutely beautiful machine.
If i was looking for a cyclecross i'd be all over it - it's pure class.
markie*mark0
15-11-2010, 22:47
I have a Marin Attack Trail 08, not so much a commuter but a great slack dh bike ;)
I have a Gary Fisher Sugar4+ http://fisherbikes.com/bike/archivemodel/36. Best bike ive had n use to do a lott of cross coutry, buy sadly i need new pivot bearings and front shocks need repaired. No money atm to fix though :(
Got a Carrera Vulcan I think it is at the moment. Used to have a Specialized SuperCross with full SRAM X.0 carbon fibre drivetrain etc but sold that to buy a lazy mans vehicle (motorbike) Bike gets used on the odd occasion the motorbike is broken or the weather is nice.
Hi
I got a genesis vapour cyclocross bike,
I used to to a lot of mountain biking but after a series of accidents which left me with 2 broken lumber in my lower back followed by a broken pelvis and smashed arm 2 years later I decided I would be better off with a not so extreme bike and opted for cyclocross.
I have to say I have not looked back, the cyclocross is a good type of bike for someone who has an interest in bushcraft or nture watching as it has the capabilities to get you off road to some remote places but is still good over a long distance on road.
I have been thinking of getting some saddle bags for mine and doing some touring.Umm duluth make some good looking ones, wonder if I can get em past he missus
I have a couple of On-One Inbreds (one geared, the other single speed). They are good solid machines with no frills. I would recommend On-One (www.on-one.co.uk) - they do a wide range of bikes and all the necessary bits to build/modify as well. I'm not connected to them in any way; just a happy customer keen to promote a small british company.
I liked the crois de fer too but rtuled it out as I don't think it is right for me somehow.
Someone suggested a surly cross check which is probably similar to the crois de fer in that is is a steel frame. Tiagra kit and probably expensive US bike too.
Scott CX comp at £999 looks good. Well specced for the price point. A 2010 at £875 in a local shop looks good too.
Yer I took a look at the crois de fer when I brought my vapour, I felt that I did not rely need to pay the extra dosh for disk brakes on a bike like that.I can understand disks on a mountain bike but not on a cyclo cross, I don't think its worth the extra weight.
Would be happy to recommend test ridding the vapour as I love mine, however you should make up your own mind as whats right for me may me not so good for you
hairyhippy
16-11-2010, 18:53
errr.. Pinarello Sestriere fixed gear, SJS everyday road bike, Marin mtb, just got rid of a 1957 Viking, I have a problem you see :-) and no room in the garage.
For the longest part of my existence I'm a bike maniac. Because of limited money as a student :( , I'm down to one at the moment :crutch: , but it handles everything I want to do with it:
http://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/img/photos/1/0/8/5/6/0/_/medium/PA150052.JPG (http://fotos.mtb-news.de/p/763640)
I can fix a rack, fender are an option (if it gets really wet and I'm riding to town) and it tows my children's carrier and more important, it brakes well enough for that! Also I can reach remote spots without my non-existing car, it's the best way to get out, because the bus service in remote areas is .......:censored:
John Fenna
19-11-2010, 17:32
Mine is a £65 special from our local bike shop - a replacement for my £75 one that needed a service and new tyres - the new bike was cheaper than the service and tyres would have been......
The £75 one was the one I used for several years and which was my trusty steed when I wrote my book "Discovering Pembrokeshire by Bicycle" (Gomer Press).
She certainly paid for herself many times over!
I have an old muddy fox that was left at a house we were called in to repair after chavs had destroyed it, run up the rent bill, "bought" loads of stuff on mail order and got the gas and electric turned off through non payment before doing a runner, presumably to do it again to another poor sucker who rents a house to them. it's not brilliant but it gets me from A to B
i have a gt agressor xc2 had it about 3 years now!! i am going to add panniers so i can cycle and wild camp...
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n138/alza06/mybike.jpg
I,ve got a trek 6500 and i really need to get on it again and get this beer belly off.
thats a nice bike m8
Oarsnpaddle
21-11-2010, 18:59
I have one of these (Dahon Smooth Hound) with a titanium Brooks saddle and better pedals:
http://www.cykelportalen.dk/wp-content/uploads/SmoothHound01-380x400.jpg
http://www.fahrradgigant.de/image-o/Dahon-Smooth-Hound-6-0-20-16G--2010--Dahon-Faltraeder-9---27-Gang__333275-01.jpg
I use my bike for pretty much the same things as you describe - a bit of commuting (in the summer) and a bit of touring.
Its a Scott mountain bike that I've added to and swapped bits on over the years. I dont think you really need to spend a fortune on a bike, just go with a brand name and look after it and you should be fine. Mine's getting on for 15 years old now and its still going strong.
Out of the parts I've added/changed on mine the bits I've found most useful are:
Tyres - Halo Twin rails, actually really good tyres designed to be used on or off road by adjusting the pressures. I think most of the commuter/light off road tyres would make an improvment of the big stubbley things most mountain bikes come with though.
Saddle - Brooks. not showen in the photo but it was after that trip that I decided to change it, 26 miles and I could barely walk the next day :rolleyes:
Panniers - once you've used them you wont go back to a rucksack, They're much more convinent.
Mud guards - make riding through puddles a lot more comfortable.
Peddles - I'd swap these for some decent metal ones if they're not fitted
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e347/bhr925l/P1000569.jpg
bilmo-p5
22-11-2010, 13:58
Currently riding a Raleigh Traveller; pretty much as it was when new in 1985. I added the panniers and the Brooks Flyer when I bought it a couple of months ago (£23 ex-ebay) to use whilst another bike ('87 Raleigh Montage mtb) gets a much needed overhaul. 3-speed Sturmey Archers were a bit of a shock to my unfit system but I was surprised the difference that road tyres made.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v374/Ian/General/RTraveller85.jpg
I've got a trek 4100. I love it. It's a bit underused just now what with looking after the baby and that.
I bought a trek portland http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/urban/portland/portland/ on the works cycle scheme to use as a commuter, lovely bike to ride, copes with luggage nicely you can put cyclocross tyres on it if you want to however most of what I'm riding currently is road/country lanes with the odd cycle path.
pastymuncher
27-11-2010, 13:42
I have several but I have just found the bike of my dreams-
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=26317
Biking and bushcraft in one :)
Ben Trout
28-11-2010, 23:11
I've got a hardtail Specialized Stumpjumper and a ropey "can't even remember what it is" road bike.
The Stumpy gets used for off roading, towpath for work occaisionally and nipping into town (past all the traffic :)). It has a Rohloff Speedhub; 14 gears sealed away in the rear hub. Expensive, but bombproof, jamming with mud proof and has epic wear life. The big S, whose name I refuse to utter, have quite a few hub gears on the market and will be a good option for commuting. Since I got the Rohloff my opinion of Derraileurs has slowly dropped and dropped.
The cycle to work scheme is well worth looking into. http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
I'm riding around every day on my Thompson Athena. Added a rear rack, switched the mountainbike tyres to something more speed friendly and also added fenders by now (really nice in wet weather when you don't want to get all muddy...). When it started snowing this winter I threw the mountainbike tyres back on for extra grip, will swap the tyres again by early spring I guess.
Love the bike, but it's gotten a bit too small for me so am on the lookout for a new one. Which I'll be building myself hopefully :) (looking at Surly Long Haul Trucker or VSF Fahrradmanufaktur T400 framesets)
http://users.skynet.be/six/Lasse/fotoos_bcuk/bike3.jpg
marcelxl
17-01-2011, 20:09
I have a Kona Hoss, just actually got back on it (had troubles starting it for a couple of years!):lmao: trying to get fit again and lose some timber!
I love it, its a "clydesdale" for the larger cyclist:eek: and never had any trouble with it despite it being thrashed a good few times in the past, so glad I'm feeling the love for it again!
Lucky where we live too, some superb MTB routes and country
Have several decent-quality road bikes built up from parts scavenged from the scrap metal pile at our recycling center - "Dumpcycles". Whenever I see better components than what I have, I grab them and upgrade. Have had to buy a few saddles, tires, pinch bolts, pedals, and handlebar wraps, but that's about it. Some I've converted to five-speeds, and one to a single-speed. (My house is where derailleurs go to die.) One is reserved for rainy weather. One is a "stealth bike", with no reflectors. I try to keep them in good repair, but ugly, so that they aren't attractive to thieves.
WeThePeoplexfbm
18-01-2011, 08:12
i has wethepeople custom bmx ^^ and a good old rusty 26 inch bike ^^ with muddy wheels
alpha_centaur
18-01-2011, 20:05
I've got too many bikes tbh. In use at the moment, I've got a surly LHT touring bike with 26" wheels, an audax bike thats doing the commute and a Cove Handjob.
The Surly would do what you need of it with no problems. but be warned for an expensive bike its overengineered (heavy).
naefearjustbeer
18-01-2011, 20:34
I have a Haro flightline sport and a Genesis Core 20 both buried in my shed. Once the weather picks up a bit I will be taking them out of hibernation. The haro is for bashing around the town. And the genesis is for proper MTB trails and forestry track cross country etc.
mmmm, I was eyeing up a genesis when my Trek got nicked at Christmas. Unfortunately the cops recovered my trek.
:)
I traeted myself to a Felt Q920 hardtail that I managed to get new at trade price while doing some IT work for a well known online bike reseller in the Portsmouth area. Nice bit of kit & I am starting to get back into MTBing again. I figured I would pay more than what I paid for it on a years gym membership, so why not get fit going up hills to get to remote woods instead...:cool:
4618
4619
hi Ive got a Gary Fisher Genesis 24 speed mtb lightweight jobby
nenook
My nice Trek bike got nicked last month. :(
My nice Trek bike got nicked last month. :(
Did you report it? I wasn't going to but I did in the end. Then it turned up.
Yes, but reporting it was a pointless excercise although, unusually, the police did appear quite intrested at first.
I pop in and buy a bike each time I pass the tip.
At one time I had 26.
Im down to half a dozen again.
One died when I rode it down some steps, another died when the track went round a corner and there was this tree... another died when a lorry drove over it, another got borrowed by my biggest, who left it somewhere, another fell off the quay...
Need to start collecting again.
They usually cost about £5 each.
welshwoodsman
24-01-2011, 18:04
just sold my claud butler regent touring bike to help fund my new bike thats on order.gotta wait til april for my new kona sutra. its a great feeling loading up the bike and heading off into the wide blue(grey in wales!) yonder.gonna do a big trip to north wales and back this summer on it.
celestialspore
11-02-2011, 20:42
Specialized Rockhopper FS that I bought new in 1998. The only thing I have changed are the tyres which I have put on road ones for getting about the town easier and quicker.
I'm awaiting delivery of an On-One Pompino - single speed road bike (but can do cyclo-cross type duty) which will probably spend most of it's life set up as fixed wheel. Can't wait!
Cheers
got a Boardman hybrid comp gathering dust in the garage, need to get back on it now the sun has arrived.
http://cdn.mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2008/10/21/cbCOMP-Hybrid-798-75.jpg
twisted firestarter
12-02-2011, 12:03
This week I'll mostly be riding my old Cannondale...
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7474/img4882q.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/img4882q.jpg/)
robevs73
12-02-2011, 16:06
TWO weeks ago I bought a Specialised Tricross Comp, its stunning! all I need now is some spare time to ride it!
I also have a '96 Team Marin MTB non stock parts, I did have a GT Zaskar but I sold it to help fund the Tricross.
I love Bikes almost as much as I love knives!
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv360/Robevs73/IMAG0229.jpg
Because my knees are shot and I can't walk with a heavy pack for any real distance these days, I mostly get out and about to woodland and campsites, etc., by bicycle which puts a lot less strain on the old joints. Here is my current ride, a Brodie Elan touring bike on the Sustrans C2C route.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4750297466_d39eae090f.jpg
Some nice bikes there. I am getting into Bushcraft Mountain Biking a fair bit at the moment, which is a good laugh. I got a pair of smallish panniers on the back , at 25L for the pair, which is just the right size for an afternoon out in the woods. I can get a tarp, hammock, brew kits & a response pack full of sharps/FAK in, plus a few other bits without it being too heavy. I am getting into following deer trails on it as well, which is fun as they lead you through all sorts of places in the woods.
We should see if we can get us a Bushcraft Biking trip togeather some time this year, if people are interested....
I have a Specialized Crosstrail Sport. It's a hybrid, (or according to one forum I've seen a wannabe 29er), it's not the greatest bike in the world but it does its job nicely. I use it for getting to and from college and have also been out with a local mountain bike group with it and kept up alright. The main aim for it is to get me across Europe next year, so I'm going to be looking into a front rack that will fit suspension forks.
Here it is with my spiked ice tyres.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_tOEb1eRFgzg/TPlt-EgBcbI/AAAAAAAAAqs/pJPRho-zPDE/s640/PC030002.JPG
im a bike nut and a bit obsesive with it the list,cervelo r3,trek 6.9ssl,racelight winter bike,all road bikes.mountain bikes giant anthem,giant reign.and probably enough parts to build another i darent add up how much ive spent on them!
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z82/kc1.jpg
www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/23/view/7287/kevin-cyr-camper-bike.html
My old Peripoli
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/8397/dscf8705q.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/dscf8705q.jpg/)
welchyd1
13-02-2011, 17:19
Ive got an old Specialized FSR which I love.
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac146/welchyd1/Bikes/3470571045_f906cdcde8_o.jpg
Have a modern Specialized Enduro too but can't bare to be without the old FSR.
Whittler Kev
13-02-2011, 18:01
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z82/kc1.jpg
www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/23/view/7287/kevin-cyr-camper-bike.html
roughin it. I want one NOW!!!!!
:):):):):)
That camper bike looks great & would be ideal in the netherlands but I would not want to try going up OR down a steep hill in one...
I'd hate to meet anything but a tail wind with it.
iv got a trek 830 and also a new giant talon 0 which is awsome
i have a 1930s single speed rudge theres nothing much to go wrong apart from geting a flat but you have to be super human to get up some hills but it goes like stink down hill .
Talking of flats. I had one today about 4 miles from the car so had to walk back... It was downhill most of the way but I need to get one of those small saddle bags with a puncture repair kit, CO2 pump thing etc... Still I had a great afternoon out and it is doing me some good so I cant complain.
jaduncan
14-02-2011, 21:52
I'm interested; a joint ride/skills swap would be awesome.
WeThePeoplexfbm
15-02-2011, 11:44
a customed BMX ^^
lightfoot
13-03-2011, 22:35
I've just found this thread by chance, right after doing up an old steel frame MTB specifically for rough stuff and bushcraft. The plan is to tour as much of Britain off road as I can, chronicling the endeavour in a blog - www.ruffstuffcycling.co.uk. Here's some pics of the bike as it was and what I've done to it.
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/02/old-bike-blog-724.jpg
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/03/new-bike-1.jpg
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/02/new-bike-close-up-profile.jpg
pastymuncher
14-03-2011, 00:07
Nice job lightfoot, you might struggle in the mud with your mudguards being so close to the tyres though.
I've just found this thread by chance, right after doing up an old steel frame MTB specifically for rough stuff and bushcraft, with a view to touring as much of Britain off road as I can. Here's some pics of the bike as it was and what I've done to it.
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/02/old-bike-blog-724.jpg
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/03/new-bike-1.jpg
http://ruffstuffcycling.files.wordpre ss.com/2011/02/new-bike-close-up-profile.jpg
Nice work there, You just can't beat the old steel MTB frames for turning into touring bikes, i've just done something very similar too with a 14 year old Orange P7. Will post some photo's when i get time.
L8starter
14-03-2011, 08:39
bikes on here? i didnt expect that....now where do i start...... im no good at the techno bit so no piccies im afraid but i commute on a claude butler hybrid, winter train on a giant scr, time trial and triathlon (slowly) on a planet x pro carbon, full sus for scotland etc on a salsa el santo, thetford and about on a marin nailtrail, cant bear to part with my first off roader marin bobcat and have a felt cruiser/bmx
anyone here a Basher? as in flour and bikes and beer?
mrcharly
14-03-2011, 10:23
Lightweight prototype Mercian - like an 80s hardtail mtb, but built with 653 tubing and using drop bars.
Ribble winter audax, running slicks and aerobars, for fast commuting.
lightfoot
14-03-2011, 11:54
Funnily enough i just read about the mudguard issue last night after posting the pics. I'm having problems with those tyres taking up too much space anyway so will probably switch to something smaller. Thanks for the tip all the same.
lightfoot
14-03-2011, 11:58
Thanks Treetop. Look forward to seeing some pics of your bike.
Specialised Hardrock Pro Disc 2011. Got it for xmas and love it to bits better than any other bike Ive ever had- ride it at least twice a week every week.
Cant get rid of my old GT Palomar though (partly because I built my trailer to fit it perfectly and it doesnt fit properly on my hardrock grrr)
Gary Fisher Genesis , light weight with proper brakes!!!! I had for 11 years and its great .
nenook
DanDan The man called Dan
16-03-2011, 15:32
I picked up this old 70's or 80's 5 speed Philips bike for £30 a few weeks back and pimped it with new saddle and bars.
Love riding this old bike.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa137/dansulli/IMAG01621.jpg
This week I'll mostly be riding my old Cannondale...
Oh, that brings back some pleasant memories! I borrowed one of those from a co-worker while I was doing some Web design for a law firm in LA. He'd bought it from a policeman friend for twenty dollars. I kid you not, twenty dollars for a Cannondale in near perfect condition. The law firm's offices were near Hollywood but they rented me an apartment at the Oakwood Marina del Rey, a kind of gated sports-centre-hotel hybrid with open air swimming pools etc.. So every day I had to cycle eight miles from the pool to work, then another eight miles back to the pool, where there were never less than a couple of dozen tanned and uninhibited thirty-something divorcees looking for action. It was hell. :)
I mentioned that my Trek bike got stolen in this thread. Well I was working at a nature reserve and we got to talking about bikes and I mentioned that mine had been stolen. One of the volunteers said he had a spare bike in his garage and that I was welcome to have it if I wanted it. I went to have a look not expecting much. He pulled it out of a pile of junk, it had flat tyres and was covered in sawdust but this is what I got!
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5577479557_910625ef3b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjdavidson/5577479557/)IMAG0147 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sjdavidson/5577479557/), on Flickr
Now that made me happy. :35: I pumped up the tyres and suspension, fiddled with the gear settings for a few hours and now it's an even better ride than the bike that got stolen! :cool:
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z82/kc1.jpg
www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/23/view/7287/kevin-cyr-camper-bike.html
That is fantastic. If you scroll to the bottom of the page there are even more wacky contraptions. The same guy also made a shopping trolley that converts into a one man tent.
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/ridcue/kevin01.jpg
And there's a bike with a tent and wood burning stove. Looks like it's photographed in London.
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z54/st1.jpg
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z54/st4.jpg
Rebel, great volunteer you met there! Enjoy the new bike, looks nice :)
Thanks Treetop. Look forward to seeing some pics of your bike.
Here's my bike pic lightfoot still got a few little jobs to do, Has been built as a touring bike i've had pannier mounts put on the frame but decided to go the trailer route. I've made a alloy lockable trailer to go touring with. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_8sXWzDZOIp0/TZeHAWJMkBI/AAAAAAAAAE8/zF53clggAzQ/s640/Photo-0001.jpg
That is fantastic. If you scroll to the bottom of the page there are even more wacky contraptions. The same guy also made a shopping trolley that converts into a one man tent.
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/ridcue/kevin01.jpg
And there's a bike with a tent and wood burning stove. Looks like it's photographed in London.
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z54/st1.jpg
http://www.designboom.com/cms/images/-Z54/st4.jpg
CHECK THESE GUYS OUT TOO :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWnsu4dfNGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAvHDaffU7s
WOULD BE SOME PISSED OFF MOTORISTS BEHIND THAT SECOND ONE LOL
This is mine -
http://www.unicycle.co.nz/image/product/781/NimbusMuni26Blk.1.detail.jpg
Its done a lot, paper rounds, to school, down the shops, day trips, roads, through woods... much less to go wrong than on a bike!
geordienemisis
03-04-2011, 00:03
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-w8663YEmg9BthKRKpbbTVt3kt-_nI0KNO47RttEoBBimOAzo
This is what I have dont ride it much now up for swaps or trade
Its a Marin Mill Valley Hybrid was very expensive when I got
it. really light 19inch frame 21 gears.
I picked up this old 70's or 80's 5 speed Philips bike for £30 a few weeks back and pimped it with new saddle and bars.
Love riding this old bike.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa137/dansulli/IMAG01621.jpg
Hi Dan, Looks good! what are the bars that you used?
sasquatch
11-04-2011, 20:42
Not your typical commuters seen on here but I've finally uploaded some pics of my rides...
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0193.jpg
The blue one gets rode to work now that the weather is nice, 8 miles a day.
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/bmx8.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/bmx6.jpg
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/bmx2.jpg
Bad pics of my flatlander being flatlanded badly...
Chastiser
11-04-2011, 21:05
i have an ole thompson mountain bike which i did two london to brighton cycle rides on. it has lived in the garage for years lol
zeBarOOn
15-04-2011, 11:25
Here's mine:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/__t_6B_j8BzY/TSSJoQphVOI/AAAAAAAAAlU/shNeuDhxudk/s640/Copy%20of%20bike.jpg
Specialized Cross Trail. I use it to commute 7miles each way to work and fun over the weekend!
I've just put some SPD pedals on it which I'm still getting used to!
Pearson's carbon fibre road bike and Boardman hardtail MTB.
I got run over last year and that trashed my commuting bike, my helmet (saved my life) and my shoulder - was hoping to get some compensation for a new bike but the driver's friends are claiming I was riding on the pavement (I NEVER ride on the pavement! I'm an Ironman triathlete!) and, as there were no other witnesses, it looks like she's going to get away with it.
Anyway, if I can earn enough this Summer, I'm looking at the Boardman Cyclocross bike - looks good and I have been very pleased with the MTB.
i was under the impression that if they were in the car they couldnt be witnesses - anyway, tell em theyre going to court and they'll probably bottle it.
I've had this about 4 years, 24 gears, full suspension, Front disk/rear v brake. Used daily. Not bad for what it is ( a mass produced far east import )
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6387/spa0348z.jpg
I got a nice aluminium hybrid from the dump, sorry - recycling centre. Its a Decathlon Triban, nothing special, but free.
I recycled it. And now I'm cycling it. Spent £4 on brake pads from tesco, £2 for a puncture repair kit, £0.99 for a pair of lights mislisted on ebay, £5 for some plastic mudguards, £2 for a lock. Went back down the dump with some tools and recycled a better seat and pedals. Now looks the dogs and rides well so I'm now using it to get to work and back.
Also found an old 80's Falcon Lazer road bike - lovely machine. This one needs more fettling so is a bit of a project.
If you play your cards right and your local dump isn't too HSE Crazy, there are bikes waiting there for you too.
I got a nice aluminium hybrid from the dump, sorry - recycling centre. Its a Decathlon Triban, nothing special, but free.
I recycled it. And now I'm cycling it. Spent £4 on brake pads from tesco, £2 for a puncture repair kit, £0.99 for a pair of lights mislisted on ebay, £5 for some plastic mudguards, £2 for a lock. Went back down the dump with some tools and recycled a better seat and pedals. Now looks the dogs and rides well so I'm now using it to get to work and back.
Also found an old 80's Falcon Lazer road bike - lovely machine. This one needs more fettling so is a bit of a project.
If you play your cards right and your local dump isn't too HSE Crazy, there are bikes waiting there for you too.
We're not allowed to take anything from our local tip now, New council rules, Shame really as some people seem to dispose of some quite half decent bikes at times.
It also amazes me how people can just throw away an old p.c and leave the hard drives in em.
sasquatch
13-05-2011, 21:06
Had a rebuild of my flatlander tonight, I'm more than happy with how it feels...
http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu123/bustyaleep/Photo0315.jpg
Yarr! You're never too old to ride a kid's bike!
Long time no post. I've a Genesis Vapour too and would highly recommend it as a commuter after you change out the tyres. I also have a Bob Jackson Olympus road bike. I don't have any MTBs at the moment, pretty much a roadie these days.
Melonfish
18-05-2011, 13:13
Last week i ordered one of these:
http://www.tredz.co.uk/prodimg/43382_1_Zoom.jpg
Dawes Mojave 2011.
it'll be my main commute bike for work (only 50 miles a week) and my bush bike :D
Bushwhacker
18-05-2011, 13:19
I've got this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogI d_10151_productId_770971_langI d_-1_categoryId_165499
Ride to work every day on it (14 mile round trip). I don't know how they can make it for that price, it's been great.
I've got this one http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogI d_10151_productId_770971_langI d_-1_categoryId_165499
Ride to work every day on it (14 mile round trip). I don't know how they can make it for that price, it's been great.
Perhaps you will find out when one fo the welds fails mid-trail. Hope not though.
Bushwhacker
18-05-2011, 13:30
Perhaps you will find out when one fo the welds fails mid-trail. Hope not though.
I only ride on country lanes and B roads.
TomBartlett
18-05-2011, 13:47
Here's my Orbea Aspen, currently being used by my brother. He's been kind enough to pimp it out with the white handle bar tape and white rim tires.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Qg-LNrnEomA/TdO_Zb7D78I/AAAAAAAAAjY/uUSzG5Ns6JQ/s288/P5130626%255B1%255D.JPG
ol smokey
18-05-2011, 14:23
I would suggest going for a hybrid, not a full mountain bike qas you sound as if you do not intend to do really rough stuff with it. I have a full mountain bike by Ridgeback with all the extras, but also bought a Raleigh racer recently, aqs I grew up with a racer, As someone said already do look after whatever you get.
As a boy I was bullied to some extent to dry it off if I hade had it out in the rain and to oil it regularly. When it was 19 Years old I sold it for twice what it had cost new. There may be a recycle-a-bike beside you, This is a group uf cyclists, who do up and recycle used bikes, but I think there may be a few setups like this around
the country, My racer (the Raleigh) was bought from them and only cost £35. It is in reasonable condition. I however would suggest that you go for a bike that
takes Mountain or off road tyres in view of the state of the road repairs just now. I was out on the racer recently and was shaken to bits, and doubt if I will be
using it again soon.
Paullyfuzz
18-05-2011, 15:10
I would absolutely love a Surly Big Dummy, superb but way out of my price range.
Paul
just bought anew tire for my bike yesterday, this morning the pedal bearings break.
matt_outandabout
20-05-2011, 22:04
Orange ST4 :)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3591/3360080935_afc6d956b7.jpg
Dirty Karlos
05-06-2011, 15:00
My current Favourite Steed, Yeti Arc...
http://karlos.smugmug.com/Other/North-Yorkshire-images/DSC0317/1176505448_hAjiW-L.jpg
mrcairney
05-06-2011, 15:10
Got me an On-one 456 Summer Season
http://twitpic.com/3nw08d/full
mrcairney
05-06-2011, 15:12
My On-One (http://twitpic.com/3nw08d/full)
Built up a new bike that actually is big enough for me! :)
My new Surly Long Haul Trucker (26inch, 62cm) :
http://users.skynet.be/six/Lasse/fotoos_wereldfietser/surly_lht_20110705/IMG_9830.JPG
Should be perfect for carrying my hammock and other camping gear across Europe :)
More shots (http://wereldfietser.nl/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14163&p=131775#p131775) and almost complete parts list (http://wereldfietser.nl/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=14163).
http://tapatalk.com/mu/d92c632b-5d81-be39.jpg
My new bike build Kona Caldera frame with slx groupset and rockshox revelation 426 dual air suspension forks. Will be purchasing pannier set so can go for long cycles soon.
Aristotle
07-08-2011, 22:21
A Kinesis Crosslight that has gone from being a (pseudo) road race bike to a cyclocross racer, 'mountain bike' and is now a multi-terrain commuter that can perform child-carrying duties.
A Kona Dawg, an 'all mountain' bike that is set up to biased towards handling and descending.
A Kona Cinder Cone xc trail bike.
Ooops, this is probably my Achilles heel:o
I have a Dawes Galaxy, which I commute on daily and go on holiday on.
I have a Trek 6700 hardtail mtb, for riding around off-road.
I have a Ribble Carbon Sportive, which I ride miles and miles on.
I have a rescued Raleigh Record Ace, which came form the tip and has now been resprayed and is a very nice fixed gear bike.
I have a winter alluminium road training bike.
My son has a racing bike, a track bike, a BMX bike and a mtb. My daughter has a mtb and a racing bike, my wife has a racing bike and a touring bike.
13 bikes......oh dear:rolleyes:
Oh, I forgot, we have a trailer for camping gear as well :)
orange missile jump bike fully kitted up for jumps and bumps but been in the garage for over a year now lol
Pearson's carbon road bike
Boardman HT Team MTB
and just bought with compensation money from getting run over last year, a Boardman CX Team which I've fitted out with full guards and panniers - great commuter!
Ive got a specialized tricross,a great touring bike that will take alot of rough stuff.
An revolution triad hardtail,and a colnago master with a dura ace groupset(from my race days but cant bring myself to part with)
Soloman
I have a claud butler capewrath 2007 model which i love, it handles great on road, and on tow path tracks..
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4779694513_b334a838fc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugb2006/4779694513/)
My lovely bike has become my poxy stupid money hole of a bike in just a few weeks! Now it needs 2 new wheels. I need a 3rd job. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugb2006/4779694513/) by Troyka The Gallery (http://www.flickr.com/people/sugb2006/), on Flickr
now its got new wheels i love it again
also have a trailer (argos) for camping etc..
Scots_Charles_River
11-08-2011, 17:17
Beone Full Suss XC MTB -alpine and scottish stuff. And a german made road bike with 105 grp set. Did lots of cols around the alps this year on it, totally different with a 105 grp set compared to cheap tektro on my old raleigh
Nick
Crossers are getting popular! I guess they are the ultimate compromise - good off and on road but not brilliant on either.
Aristotle
07-09-2011, 13:45
Crossers are getting popular! I guess they are the ultimate compromise - good off and on road but not brilliant on either.
Yes, they are close to what my Grandad would have described as 'a bike'. Many 'crossers' are actually just slightly sportier tourers.
It's funny how things come around.
werewolf won
29-12-2011, 14:22
I have a Rans long wheel base recumbent road bike. I’ve recently replaced the original “T” bar steering with a set of “chopper” bars which gives me a nice place for a smallish bag, and combined with the racks on the back I can really load her out for a good long multi day trip when the mood suits.
Wolf
mountainm
29-12-2011, 14:23
I've got an old Scotts atacama trail bike. Served me very well but quite heavy.
unsponsored
29-12-2011, 17:09
For those of you interested in combining bushcraft with a bit of cycling - http://www.bikeandbivi.co.uk
Trek Fuel EX7 here
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/03042009351.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/1024x768001.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/1024x768002.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/03042009356.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/04062010155.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d43/cbr6fs/MTB/04062010156-1.jpg
werewolf won
30-12-2011, 01:31
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac192/werewolfwon/PICT0948.jpg
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac192/werewolfwon/PICT0949.jpg
My Rans Stratus with the "Chopper" bars added.
Wolf
rapidboy
31-12-2011, 12:00
Im buying no more bikes, my 5 + her 2 = no room in workshop :rolleyes:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/c01245bd.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/b23ce0c2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/f635d33d.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/0abadf03.jpg
my latest (and last)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/IMG_2487.jpg
I just put some mudguards on mine, hopefully I will start commuting again in the new year, after 9 months absence due to having acces to a company van.
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g204/bellendbilly/TREKTREK/P1000412.jpg
Bucketosudz
02-01-2012, 02:09
Surly Pugsley! Bushcraft+Biking w/4" tires=Year Round Fun.
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6229/6234960728_c7c89858ec_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/68457457@N04/6234960728/)
Nice Pugsley! Don't loose it in the snow!
I would change to something like a Shimano Alfine or even Rohloff Speedhub, better when it's wet and muddy.
chris667
04-01-2012, 23:40
I've always loved touring, and have owned literally hundreds of bikes.
Last year, I was burgled and lost my whole collection. However, my friend in the bike trade was given this in part exchange:
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll244/chris_too_cool_for_school/IMG_0391.jpg
He let me have it for such a low price I couldn't resist. And although it isn't as "special" as a lot of the bikes I owned in the past (I've had some seriously exotic things before, including custom frames), I find it fits beautifully. Certainly a lot less "whippy" when loaded with luggage and thanks to the thicker walled tubing far less likely to pick up dents than a frame in, say, Reynolds 853.
Bucketosudz
10-01-2012, 03:19
Nice Pugsley! Don't loose it in the snow!
I would change to something like a Shimano Alfine or even Rohloff Speedhub, better when it's wet and muddy.
Thanks Beorn! A IGH is exactly the plan when I can afford to do so. Rohloff is a desire, but not sure if that will happen for awhile, they are quite expensive.
Chiseller
10-01-2012, 07:17
Cannondale prophet lefty. Love it , but its ready for a fork service and could use a new rear damper :(
millie-mail
10-01-2012, 18:56
92 Lava Dome
93 M800 Beast of the East
94 RSP ti, (broken downtube)
96 Klein Pulse
00 Giant XTC
Onza mini bike
Dahon Hammerhead
(HI! My names Dave and I'm an alchoholic)
Springheeljack1
10-01-2012, 19:09
I have a Specialized Globe Carmel 5, 11-32 gear, in brown.
http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac192/werewolfwon/PICT0948.jpg
My Rans Stratus with the "Chopper" bars added.
Wolf
(Ok - so I know it says BIcycles - what do you have .....)
This reminds me that I had a go on an ICE trike
(eg see http://www.youtube.com/v/63jJiw9QZrA&fs=1&rel=0)
a few years ago - only for about 10 minutes on a quiet road (from Dtek of somewhere near Cambridge). It was a fantastic ride - so comfortable. And the three wheels made it really stable so that you didn't have to have too much of a look out for pot-holes and so could have a good look round.
As I always seemed to get the blood supply cut off from my nether regions when I rode my bike (now donated to son) I always fancied getting one .... never have though - the £2000+ price tag put me off
(Ok - so I know it says BIcycles - what do you have .....)
This reminds me that I had a go on an ICE trike
(eg see http://www.youtube.com/v/63jJiw9QZrA&fs=1&rel=0)
a few years ago - only for about 10 minutes on a quiet road (from Dtek of somewhere near Cambridge). It was a fantastic ride - so comfortable. And the three wheels made it really stable so that you didn't have to have too much of a look out for pot-holes and so could have a good look round.
As I always seemed to get the blood supply cut off from my nether regions when I rode my bike (now donated to son) I always fancied getting one .... never have though - the £2000+ price tag put me off
Interesting your opinion on a trike. I once tried one and liked it so now I'm building a tadpole trike (2 wheels at the front) for my a level technology project (significantly cheaper than £2000!)
Interesting your opinion on a trike. I once tried one and liked it so now I'm building a tadpole trike (2 wheels at the front) for my a level technology project (significantly cheaper than £2000!)
Good luck with your project - I envy your opportunity to carry it out.
As regards getting an ICE trike .... well I'm at the other end of the age range to you and the best rationalisation I can come up with to to say that looking to the future it's all I'll be able to cope with soon! (but still have to be second-hand at those prices)
Good luck with your project - I envy your opportunity to carry it out.
As regards getting an ICE trike .... well I'm at the other end of the age range to you and the best rationalisation I can come up with to to say that looking to the future it's all I'll be able to cope with soon! (but still have to be second-hand at those prices)
That's an interesting perspective. I'll have to put that in my folder when analysing potential other clients (I have to do a whole research, development and design folder as if I was making it for a particular client with the potential of mass production).
To be fair, I'm more interested in getting a decent a-level result and therefore decent uni and decent degree and job etc. The trike is just an added bonus :D
hedgerowpete
14-01-2012, 15:45
the standard classic railegh metro, brilliant for mant commutes, the downside is i totaly load the daylights out of it and as such is rebuilt twice a year,
this weekend we have done a new back axel , the last one only lasted two months before bending and bearings and new to me back tyres as the walls on the other had split.
what it lacks is top quality lights so we have several red back lights and two standard battery powered fronts, this year i hope to find an old dynamo so i can then store the juice in a small capacitor and then from there into a propper hard wired light system.
I will commute at any time of year winter or summer and up to about the 16 mile each way mark, after that i go in the car, or if i am working away i take it with me,
the trailer is a curver box with a unistrut frame the bike connector is a pipe clamp with a bolt in it stuffed into a 15mm piece of 3/4" hose pipe stuffed into the old tent pole that connects the two items,
loads wise 25kg in the beer crate back box is very common if not more. i want to find on of the old fshioned fibre glass top boxs off the old c90 hondas or such like. the trailer easily carries 50 Kg very often it has gone to 78 kg of a water based product once, trailer was ok but my legs were on fire
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i435/hedgerowpete/PIC_3079.jpg
winter weekly wash down after the weeks commute
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i435/hedgerowpete/PIC_3080.jpg
http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i435/hedgerowpete/PIC_3081.jpg
winst0nsmith
14-01-2012, 18:00
Orange Evo 2 Ltd Ed, fully rigid so possibly unique, not just limited.
That's an interesting perspective. I'll have to put that in my folder when analysing potential other clients (I have to do a whole research, development and design folder as if I was making it for a particular client with the potential of mass production).
To be fair, I'm more interested in getting a decent a-level result and therefore decent uni and decent degree and job etc. The trike is just an added bonus :D
Regarding particular clients .... I went past a mobility scooter shop some time ago and it had a mobility scooter in the style of a harley davidson. I never had a motorbike (only rode my dad's scooter) but if the day comes when I need a mobility scooter then a HD style one would be the way to go!
swampy99
17-01-2012, 01:24
I had an ICE trike that I did the end to end on sold it as kept getting bottles thrown at me by kids in Basildon when I used it for commuting to work.
Now I have a Pashley roadster with a trailer and some nice old 80's karrimor panniersin green (Bike is Black) http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/roadster-classic.html had the gears upgraded to a 5 speed. This is the most commfy diamond frame bike I have ever rode. Also have a fixie made from an old raleigh frame. Do like a nice recumbent and had a R40 USS 2 wheel but again got stolen by the local chavs and trashed.
Now Im in Australia I would never ride and the highways for long distance as you will just get cleaned up by the trucks and from all the dead roos on the side of the road they dont care what they hit. The only cyclists you do see are mad englishmen.
Ride safe.
Highbinder
17-01-2012, 01:34
http://hernandurlach.files.wordpress. com/2010/07/vgviews.jpg
;)
Will be looking to pick up a bike over the next year, looks like I'll be asking for advice here when the time comes, there are some lovely bikes here!
PaulSanderson
03-04-2012, 20:52
I have a Trek 4200 which for me is the best bike I have ever owned. Living on a farm it handles everything from tractor rutted tracks, wooded trails to leisurely tow paths and tarmac. Suspension can be locked out for the smooth stuff, and then un-locked and you can redial the pre-tension depending on the kit you're carrying or the style of riding you do. Worth looking in to in my opinion...can get them for 400-500 too...
bradleybuckman
11-04-2012, 13:25
I have a Trek mountain bike, but it hasn't gotten much use since I started getting into road biking. This is my main bike now, a Gary Fisher Rail.
http://i1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh515/bradleybuckman1/IMG_0532.jpg
Raleigh MT20 to replace the MT10 that some gits stole from my work years ago :censored: it's a stock bike atm so if anyone has any suggestions about what to add to it to pimp it out for carrying etc that'd be grand :D
http://www.thebikefactory.co.uk/img/pds2/medium/EXP1708M.jpg
ubermeister
17-04-2012, 20:11
My old one (pre shed break-in :(), and one of my favourite photos:
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww308/BirchfireBushcraft/First_ride4.jpg
My current one (same model and a direct replacement), On*One Inbred with XTR drive train, Marzocchi 'spension and disc brakes:
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww308/BirchfireBushcraft/Bike-shcrafting_03-1.jpg
And my 40th birthday present to myself - Graham Weigh cyclocross bike (affectionately refered to as 'the angry bike') with full Campagnolo groupset and carbon forks:
http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww308/BirchfireBushcraft/Cyclo-xbike.jpg
Cyclo-cross bikes ROCK :headbang:
Dirty Karlos
17-04-2012, 20:32
Just got meself this baby to add to the fleet:-
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427650_10150719628706874_67014 6873_11213088_812253286_n.jpg
WANT!
http://hackedirl.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/epic-win-photos-light-cycle-win.jpg
Graham_S
21-04-2012, 04:21
I just ordered an Electra Ratrod.
http://www.electrabike.com/Bikes/cruiser-ratrod-bikes-mens
It's for riding round the compound.
Chiseller
21-04-2012, 07:51
My mate snapped his Santa Cruz carbon last week ! Not happy, as its second hand :(
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bradleybuckman
23-04-2012, 19:06
I just did my first Century ride (100 miles) on the Redbud Ride this past Saturday in London, KY. http://redbudride.com/ It was cold, wet, and rained half of the ride, but I suffered through it and finally finished. I've never pedaled so much or climbed so many hills before in my life. I'll certainly train seriously if I ever decide to do it again, or just not answer the phone when my friend calls to ask me again next year.
http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l591/bradleybuckman/RedbudCenturyRide.jpg
Paganwolf
23-04-2012, 19:10
Ive got a Whytes Saxon Cross, Cyclo cross bike, its the nads :)
I just did my first Century ride (100 miles) on the Redbud Ride this past Saturday in London, KY. http://redbudride.com/ It was cold, wet, and rained half of the ride, but I suffered through it and finally finished. I've never pedaled so much or climbed so many hills before in my life. I'll certainly train seriously if I ever decide to do it again, or just not answer the phone when my friend calls to ask me again next year.
Fantastic, well done.
You'll feel like you flying after a couple of days rest now.
I just did my first Century ride (100 miles) on the Redbud Ride this past Saturday in London, KY. http://redbudride.com/ It was cold, wet, and rained half of the ride, but I suffered through it and finally finished. I've never pedaled so much or climbed so many hills before in my life. I'll certainly train seriously if I ever decide to do it again, or just not answer the phone when my friend calls to ask me again next year.
Well done on your first century.
The BHF's Norwich 100 is always good. Usually in May and 100 miles around Norfolk starting/finishing in Norwich. http://bike-events.com/Ride.aspx?id=317 -- It's pretty flat around there and last time I did it I think there were > 600 riders (so plenty of draft)
Or more hardcore London to Dunwich (120 miles, night ride) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunwich_Dynamo
These are my two bicycles.
Charge Plug 2009, single-speed / fixed-gear and very comfortable for long distances. Currently has black handle bar tape and clip-on mudguards.
http://timchurchard.me.uk/files/slow.jpg
Focus Cayo 2010. Full-carbon, far too fast for me.
http://timchurchard.me.uk/files/fast.jpg
BareThrills
24-04-2012, 19:25
Genesis IoID
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu102/stokepa31/edc9ca26.jpg
Cube Litening HPC
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu102/stokepa31/IMG_1829.jpg
Scott CR1
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu102/stokepa31/Scott%20CR1/IMG_1443.jpg
1992 Marin Muirwoods restored
http://i638.photobucket.com/albums/uu102/stokepa31/Marin%20Muirwoods/IMG_0326.jpg
I LIKE BIKES :D
pugsleyonpatrol
19-05-2012, 08:56
It's been a few years since I posted on here, in fact, I had to re-register cos' I've forgotten my login name but here's my ride, a Surly Pugsley.
http://www.pugsley-on-patrol.org.uk/gallery/picture/large/032.jpg
Gary
www.pugsley-on-patrol.org