Bike porn thread

[Higgins617]

I got my big 6 hour endurance race this Saturday, Bubbles(yes she's called bubbles ) is getting a full tune-up likely tomorrow night. On my ride yesterday I noticed two of the bolts on the suspension linkage were backing themselves out. So I have to make sure I give her a solid once-over before asking that much of it.

But I got a new "ride" too. Picked up a beaten and neglected 2001 Gary Fisher Sugar 3 for 60 bucks. Guy got it when he did a house demo and it was left in the basement. Looks like it was probably stolen at one point, dented frame from people trying to snap the lock, typical S**ty spray paint. I really hate people some times, anyways I couldn't leave the poor thing to rot any longer so it followed me home and is completely stripped at the moment. Called a friend who's a welder/fabricator to see if maybe he could do something about the dents so maybe the old steed can ride once more. Nice bike with some sweet parts on it too, shame.

[AlephZero]

Well, after some heavy duty procrastinating, I finally got them brakes on...

Front caliper...


Back caliper...


Fancy new levers ...


And the big beauty in her full glory 


The brakes in question are Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes, some serious stopping power there, I assure you guys

[Higgins617]

Sweet stoppers! I'm jealous, running an endurance race on a wet track with rim brakes really took it's toll.

I'll share a few pics when I'm home, the poor old girl had a rough day(and so did I)

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Great looking bicycle there mate, that's just my cup of tea

Nice stoppers too

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[derekmac]

Got the bike out and dusted off yesterday.  My legs are feeling it today!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Get some mud on her mate!!!

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[derekmac]

Get some mud on her mate!!!

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But I just cleaned it! 

 

[Higgins617]

Get some mud on her mate!!!

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But I just cleaned it! 

 

And he calls himself a jeeper!!!

[derekmac]

Get some mud on her mate!!!

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But I just cleaned it! 

 

And he calls himself a jeeper!!!

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[AimlessWanderer]

Just been out on mine for the first time in a while. Been a long time since I've had the weather, the time, and two reasonably functional knees at the same time. The intention was to do an hour, but only managed 25 minutes before the right knee said "enough for today". I need to start heeding those warnings, it hurts too much when I ignore them

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Always listen to the ole bod mate. Half the problems I have now is due to me ignoring he warning signs

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[AimlessWanderer]

Yeah, me too mate. The biggest problem is that my knee doesn't always tell me it's unhappy, and the first noticable symptom is that my lower back siezes up because i'm compensating and not realising. It's then a week or so of sorting the knee out, and then another week or so of fixing the back. The back won't fix until the knee is working right

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Have you seen a physio? I'm seeing another one after a four year gap and they seem to have really stepped up since the last time I saw them

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[AimlessWanderer]

I use an osteopath as and when needed. The knee issue is an old tendon injury I picked up whilst refitting the engine room on the boat. Once it flares up (be it presenting locally or in my back) it's a simple regime of deep massage in the problem area, resting, ibuprofen, and stretching of the inner quads. I can sort that myself. The back issue I can usually resolve with mobility exercises, but on occasion needs the osteopath to manipulate things to how they should be. Waiting for an osteo appointment is usually enough time for me to get all the residual tension out from the quads and knee joint, so the osteo work isn't undone.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'm glad you've got it under control then mate

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[AimlessWanderer]

Cheers Mike 

[Higgins617]

[Henry]

Aleph, I'd route that front hose inside the fork lowers, far less chance of it getting caught on something and ruining your day.

Took a photo of my trail bike down at the lake after today's ride:

[zoidberg]

Nice pic mate. 

[captain spaulding]

Here is my 1985 Miyata 610. It still needs some work, but is ride-able and I have been riding it a lot recently. It needs a new wrap for the grips. Derailleur adjustment and the brake cables are rusted so probably a complete brake overhaul. The brakes barely work. It also needs a wheel truing. I have a Nashbar AT-1 coming in, in a few days so the Miyata will not be getting much love or money put into it anytime soon, but at least I will have it as a backup. It's to tall for me anyways. Even with the saddle slammed all the way down the length to the pedals is still not a proper length. I can ride it though.

[Syncop8r]

Took a photo of my trail bike down at the lake after today's ride:
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Nice pic for middle of Winter. Wanaka?

[Zed]

Here is my 1985 Miyata 610. It still needs some work, but is ride-able and I have been riding it a lot recently. It needs a new wrap for the grips. Derailleur adjustment and the brake cables are rusted so probably a complete brake overhaul. The brakes barely work. It also needs a wheel truing. I have a Nashbar AT-1 coming in, in a few days so the Miyata will not be getting much love or money put into it anytime soon, but at least I will have it as a backup. It's to tall for me anyways. Even with the saddle slammed all the way down the length to the pedals is still not a proper length. I can ride it though.

hi capt,this is a bit different than the miyata you showed in the pic, but still a nice old tourer,

[captain spaulding]

Here is my 1985 Miyata 610. It still needs some work, but is ride-able and I have been riding it a lot recently. It needs a new wrap for the grips. Derailleur adjustment and the brake cables are rusted so probably a complete brake overhaul. The brakes barely work. It also needs a wheel truing. I have a Nashbar AT-1 coming in, in a few days so the Miyata will not be getting much love or money put into it anytime soon, but at least I will have it as a backup. It's to tall for me anyways. Even with the saddle slammed all the way down the length to the pedals is still not a proper length. I can ride it though.

hi capt,this is a bit different than the miyata you showed in the pic, but still a nice old tourer,

The picture I posted in the other thread was not mine as stated. Its the EXACT same bike just different colors. The only difference is where the gear shift is.

[ToolJoe]

I picked this up a couple weeks ago. It is a frankenstein of sorts with a cyclocross frame, assorted Campy, Shimano and XTR parts.

[Zed]

Here is my 1985 Miyata 610. It still needs some work, but is ride-able and I have been riding it a lot recently. It needs a new wrap for the grips. Derailleur adjustment and the brake cables are rusted so probably a complete brake overhaul. The brakes barely work. It also needs a wheel truing. I have a Nashbar AT-1 coming in, in a few days so the Miyata will not be getting much love or money put into it anytime soon, but at least I will have it as a backup. It's to tall for me anyways. Even with the saddle slammed all the way down the length to the pedals is still not a proper length. I can ride it though.

hi capt,this is a bit different than the miyata you showed in the pic, but still a nice old tourer,

The picture I posted in the other thread was not mine as stated. Its the EXACT same bike just different colors. The only difference is where the gear shift is.

 
yours has center pull brakes and pictured one has canterlevers,ive got a few old sets of weinmann centerpulls,there classics,be nice too see yours back on the rode capt 

[Zed]

I picked this up a couple weeks ago. It is a frankenstein of sorts with a cyclocross frame, assorted Campy, Shimano and XTR parts.

thats cool  i used to ride a cyclocross bike as my training bike many years ago,my dream bike is a ti cyclocross bike 

[ToolJoe]

This is the first bike in a long time that has knobby tires on it. I am itching to take this things out on some trails and see how it does 

[Zed]

This is the first bike in a long time that has knobby tires on it. I am itching to take this things out on some trails and see how it does 

Im sure it will go well mate,i sometimes use my audax bike off road and thats not even got knobblys on  although i dont ride it as hard as my mtb's 

[captain spaulding]

yours has center pull brakes and pictured one has canterlevers,ive got a few old sets of weinmann centerpulls,there classics,be nice too see yours back on the rode capt 

Not exactly sure what that is as i'm not real familiar with this style bicycle.

[captain spaulding]

The Nashabr AT-1 I ordered was not supposed to be here until Monday, but it looks like its out for delivery today! 

Hopefully I do not have much trouble putting it together.