Bike porn thread

Zed · **Reply #660 on:** April 21, 2015, 07:42:56 PM

Nice bikes guys

i rode to work last night on my cannondale jekyll,the front hub was making a terible cracking sound,its a old wheel ive had since the early 90's, mavic rim laced to a old XT hub,think ill fit another wheel this weekend and rebuild the old hub

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #661 on:** April 21, 2015, 08:46:20 PM

Wow you've certainly had your moneys worth from that wheel!

mr626 · **Reply #662 on:** April 24, 2015, 03:44:46 AM

Quote from: shark_za on April 21, 2015, 08:05:38 AM

32/16 on my old Trek that I recently did up.

I use it to ride with my kids now, no granny gear up the hills, pedal!

Another singlespeed brother in arms

32/16 is nuts, you must have iron legs! Where I am (lots of hills) I run 32/19. I do lose some potential speed on the downhills, but it means I can keep pedalling up all but the steepest hills.

What are you doing for chain tensioning? Couldn't tell from the photos.

Higgins617 · **Reply #663 on:** April 24, 2015, 04:04:53 AM

I smurfing snapped my chain as I was standing and mashing, wonked my back wheel all up, tweaked the brakes and drop outs, and slammed my gentleman's region. Not a good day!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #664 on:** April 24, 2015, 08:49:46 AM

Ouch!!

shark_za · **Reply #665 on:** April 24, 2015, 09:49:58 AM

This is the most reliable tensioner I have found.
I guess its more complicated than most but it works.

Gareth · **Reply #666 on:** April 24, 2015, 10:23:54 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 24, 2015, 08:49:46 AM

Ouch!!

That's what I thought as well.

I hope you can get back on the road soon Higgins.

Zed · **Reply #667 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:17:12 PM

Take care Higgins

i snapped a few chain off the gate bmx racing,lucky bmx's are lowslung so didnt bash my goolies too many time

mr626 · **Reply #668 on:** April 27, 2015, 12:56:30 AM

Quote from: shark_za on April 24, 2015, 09:49:58 AM

This is the most reliable tensioner I have found.
I guess its more complicated than most but it works.

Whatever works

I tried a few different tensioners on previous bikes, but when I built this one I made sure the frame has sliding dropouts. No tensioners for me!

jerseydevil · **Reply #669 on:** April 27, 2015, 06:59:52 PM

Decided to grab a bike to use around town and for commuting. Picked up this used mountain bike over the weekend for $70. Over the next several weeks I have plans to pick up some add-ons and make it a more suitable urban bike.

The dual suspension is nice though, the roads in the warehouse/port district where I work suck.....

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #670 on:** April 27, 2015, 08:02:15 PM

Welcome back to the cycling ranks mate

Zed · **Reply #671 on:** April 27, 2015, 08:08:00 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 27, 2015, 08:02:15 PM

Welcome back to the cycling ranks mate

jerseydevil · **Reply #672 on:** April 28, 2015, 02:12:29 AM

Quote from: Zed on April 27, 2015, 08:08:00 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 27, 2015, 08:02:15 PM
Welcome back to the cycling ranks mate

Thanks guys. It's been a long time but fortunately riding a bike is like, well, um, riding a bike.

First up is a rack or something to hold a bag on the back, and a water bottle holder. After that plans include new tires that aren't strictly off-road, handlebar extensions, and a new seat. With those changes I think it'll be a useful utility/city ride.

stealth007s · **Reply #673 on:** April 28, 2015, 11:39:12 PM

I finally broke down and got a trainer. This is a CompuTrainer by brand. It also hooks up to my pc laptop so I can get data from a session and it will also give resistance.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #674 on:** April 28, 2015, 11:46:30 PM

Quote from: jerseydevil on April 28, 2015, 02:12:29 AM

Quote from: Zed on April 27, 2015, 08:08:00 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on April 27, 2015, 08:02:15 PM
Welcome back to the cycling ranks mate

Thanks guys. It's been a long time but fortunately riding a bike is like, well, um, riding a bike. First up is a rack or something to hold a bag on the back, and a water bottle holder. After that plans include new tires that aren't strictly off-road, handlebar extensions, and a new seat. With those changes I think it'll be a useful utility/city ride.

ToPeak do quite a few racks and bags that would be compatible with your frame mate

jerseydevil · **Reply #675 on:** April 29, 2015, 03:12:50 PM

Thanks Mike, I'll look into them.

lowtech · **Reply #676 on:** May 28, 2015, 12:53:25 PM

I can pick up my Pedelec today! Of course the forecast for this afternoon talked about heavy rain.... I´m excited nonetheless.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #677 on:** May 28, 2015, 02:10:32 PM

Quote from: lowtech on May 28, 2015, 12:53:25 PM

I can pick up my Pedelec today! Of course the forecast for this afternoon talked about heavy rain.... I´m excited nonetheless.

Today's gonna be a good day then!

We'll need pictures though

jerseydevil · **Reply #678 on:** June 06, 2015, 04:12:14 PM

I got myself a rack yesterday.

Later today I'm going to get myself a new seat I think. I decided to leave the knobby tires on the bike for now since the roads and sidewalks in the part of the city where I work are horrible. The extra traction is worth a slightly rougher ride.

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #679 on:** June 07, 2015, 12:40:33 AM

How's the knee bearing up with the cycling Tom? Last time I went out on mine, I was struggling for about 3 or 4 days afterwards with the tendons in my bad knee

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #680 on:** June 07, 2015, 01:17:37 AM

That should stop you getting a thin line of crap up your back too mate

jerseydevil · **Reply #681 on:** June 07, 2015, 01:39:58 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on June 07, 2015, 12:40:33 AM

How's the knee bearing up with the cycling Tom? Last time I went out on mine, I was struggling for about 3 or 4 days afterwards with the tendons in my bad knee

Surprisingly, it's been holding up well.

The first week or so hurt a bit, but it hasn't been bothering me on the ride. It's a flat, pretty easy run to and from work, and I take my time doing it. I leave the bike in the midrange gears, and when I'm at work the morning is spent at a desk, so there's some time to recover.

Yeah Mike, it certainly will.

It was muddy and wet this morning, and the bottom of the rack is a bit messy. Today I grabbed a new seat, got a tuneup, and had the handlebars raised about three inches. That makes a huge difference, this sucker's almost right where I want it. Not bad for a $125 investment so far including the bike.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #682 on:** June 07, 2015, 02:30:23 AM

It does seem like she's paid for herself already mate

stealth007s · **Reply #683 on:** June 07, 2015, 08:33:25 AM

Took my bike out for the first time this year on Friday. I took it straight to the shop that afternoon for a good service, new rear tire and new chain.

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