RIP in bieces edition
Had the frame replaced under warranty, so I need some new pictures.
Just bought my first road bike for 400 aussie dollarydoos. Fuji Sportif with tiagra 10 speed.
Pretty happy with it desu.
>>920419
I'll have to see if I can adjust it, and the bars too, I haven't had a chance to yet. Adelaide here
>>920421
What happened to the frame? Lovely bike in any case, nice color scheme, pls trim the steerer
>>920423
Tiagra is great for a first road bike. As the other anon said in the previous thread, your saddle seems tilted a bit too far back, may wanna level it with the ground. Same with the bars, in time when you get more flexible you'll be wanting a lower position.
>>920421
>Had the frame replaced under warranty
What did you doooooo?
>>920428
Crack in the frame near the seatpost clamp.
Took in into the LBS to show them and they called a couple of weeks later saying "hi we have a new frame"
Unfortunately (depending how you look at it) the old colours were limited edition so the new one is a bit more standard black with orange trim.
Hesitant to get the steerer cut since I'm still not sure if comfortable with it so low.
>>920423
ADELAIDE
Hooray that's like a 4th anon here I will (probably) never ride with.
>>920421
Very pretty bike
>>920421
My commuter
Winter commuter.
>>920441
Every other season commuter.
>>920421
fucking shitbike senpai
go kill yourself
>>920443
bit rude desu
>>920421
luv it
>>920423
welcome to the rest of your life friend
>>920441
sick snowmobile
>>920452
GIANT
GIANT
GIANT
become unstoppable
>>920453
what rings you got bithc?
not a gravel bike
Mine. Shit quality asphalt, gravel, hill climbs in middle of nowhere and shitty rural paths, all my city can offer me.
my gravel road bike
Did a sick fucking jump on this bike the other day and broke my collar bone. The bike's completely fine as far as I know. I've had it for about a month now, so I'm going in to the bike shop today for it's post-break-in period check up with a sling on. I've definitely broken it in.
>>920501
>forgot to put away big black dildo before taking pic
>in b4 its a chair or something
>>920502
>>920446
Yeah I was a bit too harsh.
Very pretty bike anon Go kill yourself!
Handles really well in shitty winter conditions.
>>920511
brake levers look ready for launch
I use this one both as a commuter and a freeride bike.
>>920518
>commuter and a freeride bike
master of none
Fresh from the shop at the end of the year. I still need to take a proper picture.
>>920521
Explain why, please.
I live in a city with very fucked up roads, fat tires help a lot. And it's very light, so I can get everywhere fast and without getting too tired.
Handles drops and jumps like it was made for them, had no problems.
I think it's quite nice for a 300 euro build.
>>920523
I have a bike like that, and admittedly I do commute on it during deep winter, other than that it's meh as a mode of transportation. And judging by the components (singlespeed, small travel fork) it looks like a dirt jumper rather than a freeride bike. It's an okay bike, but not there are better commuters and better freeride bikes.
![media_142366410187995600[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/4Hf3q3v.jpg "media_142366410187995600[1].jpg")
>>920524
I was on a very limited budget, so had to get myself a bike as tough as I could. I prefer the single speed configuration because it's simple, light, and I hate derailleurs, cables hanging from everywhere, etc. You are right, my bike's built on a DJ frame. (UMF Hardy)
And you know, my commuting is jumping on and off sidewalks, bunny hopping stairs, and stuff like that. Just look at the pic, and you'll get the idea. That's a sidewalk.
Thank you for your opinion, I appreciate it a lot, since it's actually based on your experience, and I really understand your point.
>>920529
This is paradise for conmuting on this >>920485 . Take a look, this a normal conmuting in a normal town like here. At least one third of streets are shit like >>920529 . Other streets are gravel and in other zones you have to use shitty sidewalks for safety. See that track is simmetric respect the center. in other words, this trip is "go and back" in the same chart,, half time to go, half time to back.
Are the normal conmutes that plp do here like this?
>>920522
This is so sexy, makes me want one of those frames.
![11160264_442150759291052_2052206734_n[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/obfhjLJ.jpg "11160264_442150759291052_2052206734_n[1].jpg")
>>920535
Oh, that's actually a bit like the city I live in. We've got a lot of hills here too.
You bike's awesome, and I would have used one like it for every day riding, but I really like going ape shit, so my commute is going downhill as fast as I can, jumping over everything, swerving through traffic jams and taking shortcuts like stairs and parks, and pedaling as fast as I can uphill. Gotta make my riding fun. :D
Please rate my vintage road bike too. KTM Formula.
Jumped some stairs on it, broke the rear axle. 300km later, still riding it without a problem.
>>920539
I had one like yours 4 years ago. Wheels and frame went shitty after 1000 km of city. I had to sell it for 7 dollars in street as junk to save a bit of money because i turned into garbage, frame in special.
>>920522
Is that an aluminum seatpost and if so, why?
>>920540
Mud like that but no fenders? I dunno familia
>>920433
>garbon
1/3(?)
This was my beater for a couple years, sold it to my roommate a few months ago.
Almost just barely regret not keeping it.
>>920556
2/3
Trusty shitkicker grocery bike.
Heavy 90's Giant I picked up quite a few years ago for some pocket change. It's been through a lot of shit, and now that I live back in the city, it's mostly used as a beater/grocery getter.
>>920556
>>920564
3/3
Apologies for a shit photo.
This bike could also probably be considered a beater. It's my commuter/city/go everywhere bike built up for pretty cheap. I love the damn thing, though.
>>920567
What a lovely machine.
Winter beater.
>>920564
Here's an older photo without the rack.
>>920572
>Assuming this is your winter bike, what does your Summer bike look like?
hahaha, I was only kidding about it being my beater, but I do have a few other bikes I ride around and something very special being built up for the summer season.
>>920571
>S-works
Is your waist to height ratio between 0.5 and 0.6, or greater than 0.6?
>>920578
Not sure, why?
>>920585
I think he's implying you're fat i.e. a fred.
>>920588
Im also a dentist.
>>920511
r u grill?
>>920634
yeah
>>920520
>Why the bike came with them is a mystery.
Because it's CX bike. Some people find it beneficial.
>>920678
Yeah, for controlling motor speed.
>>920720
>neat - panasonic-built?
Nope. Good ol' Chicago Schwinn Super Sport with a pretty slick chromoly frame.
If my roommate continues to not do anything with it, I might buy it back and fix it up all nice, and then possibly resell it.
Pic related is a restored/upgraded Super Sport I always love to gawk at.
My commuter frankenbike. Routered out some click shifters to fit in these bullhorns.
>>920768
>bullhorns with suspension and studded tires
wtf m8
>>920769
It's not pretty, but it makes for a great winter commuter. I've had this frame for ~15 years and have frankenbiked it out to suit my needs. I like the bulllhorns a lot for getting low in a headwind with winter gloves on.
Don't have a better picture as of now unfortunately.
>>920541
Cost cutting from the brand. I'll change it when I find something I like.
Can anyone suggest a frame bag?
>>920771
find a potatophone camera application that can do panorama/photosphere
>>920770
I like this
>>920821
>slick tire fat bike
Is there a sensible purpose for this, or is it just to "hey look at my tires they are SOOO BIG"?
>>920849
Your average fat biker riding knobbies does it for the same reason - just for fun. Most people don't have the guts to ride in conditions where fat bikes are actually useful. And like in all activities, a few posers are mixed in yeah.
>>920849
I put slicks on it because Ive been riding more in the city while I'm at college. Knobbies can go back on it when I get back to the country
>>920770
sometimes those bikes are the best.
>>920916
fucking sexy. make both tires gumwall though
Yes I know my shifters are trash, yeah yeah yeah blah blah. Its my daily and I love it
>>920917
They were but I shredded one riding in Utah this summer, it's an OK tire but not good enough to order another, going to switch to a High Roller II/Minion DHR II soon
>>920919
We're gonna need more pics - looks like a really nice frame, love that color.
>>920920
Right, is it the gumwall ardent? I've heard it's kind of a meh tires as well.
>>920919
beautiful. I'd love a bike like that.
1/2
This is the madone, in all her brand new crash replacement frame glory
>>920919
Awesome, columbus tubing it looks like?
>>920934
Yes, I'm sorry about non-drive side madone pic... it's the only good pic I have.
This is my Epic on the right. The day I broke the rear chainstay... before my favorite race...
>>920935
Yeah Columbus Thron
Leaky seals and crunchy bearings edition.
Poor old fork already needs a rebuild (last completed 10 months ago) and the lower headset bearings are a mess. I'll most likely fix 'er up and start thinking about a completely new rig. I've already been in contact with a certain bike manufacturer in Whistler... :)
>>920574
Hell yeah. I'm gonna be rolling out a late 80's mountain bike this spring and hopefully use it as my beater. I was using a shitty road bike for a while but want something a bit more relaxed for trips to and from downtown.
>>920821
I wanna ride it through fresh cement!
>>920423
>Adelaide
Where have you been riding? Former Radelaidefag here.
>>920871
>Fix bars NOW. Your stem is too long or something
It just looks that way in the picture.
>>920720
2001 I think
>>920720
'01 I believe
>>920996
Nice saddle
>>920997
thanks. Unfortunately, I've broken a couple of these, so they're in the Dustbin of History atmo
>>920996
I fucking love that the day I come back to /n/ after years of ignoring it, that I still see this beautiful bike in a PYBT. Thank you sir. I know its too small for me but I absolutely love this bike. Good day.
Old mountain bike
>>921014
New mountain bike!
>>921014
i'll take that off your hands, mate, if you're finished with it.
>>921018
Still trying to figure out if I'm going to sell it or just hang it on my wall.
>>921021
the latter senpai, you'll regret selling it
>>921015
>aluminium over titanium
ya fukt up m80
nice to see some new bikes here
>>921040
>Falling for the ti meme
Titanium has few benefits over aluminium whilst being much more expensive and usually not much lighter if at all. The only other frame material worth getting is carbon fibre.
I know I've posted this one before, but today marks one year with this machine
>>921041
What bar tape is that?
>>921083
It's Brooks honey, not worth it in hind sight but looks great after the patina formed
>>920569
villa alemana
extraño chile
>>921021
PM me.
>>921103
>PM me.
where the fuck do you think you are?
Just bought this Fuji Touring Road bike. Just installed the Brooks saddle. Man it looks decent as fuck.
>>920569
hueón, erís de la quinta región?
>>921099
where you now anon chile bonito regards dolan
>>>920821
Am I the only one who finds fatbikes with slicks cringe worthy. I mean the only function is saying "im more of a hipster you are".
>>921149
you can always put knobbies on your fixie and prove them wrong.
>>920932
It's the Onza Ibex, the lighter cased one, it's kind of like a thinner walled High Roller. I feel like it would be the perfect tire for a between XC and trail bike like an Anthem X, Tallboy, etc. but it's a bit too light for full time trail riding. I've ridden Ardents before too, I though they were good cornering but terrible braking and climbing traction, it was on a Tallboy LTC, not sure if they long chainstays affected my judgement on the climb part.
>>921103
Sry I can't rn, I'm browsing in incognito mode
>>921110
hi, your bike is very pretty. how much did your fenders cost?
>>921110
yeah, that's nice m8 - you'll enjoy that.
>>921197
Is that enduro or DH? Assuming it's not XC at least due to the long wheelbase...
Is there actually much difference?
>>921263
Not anon, but groupset puts it in the enduro category.
No, it's not even close to XC because slack geo, suspension, tractor tires and everything else. It's going to be a bitch to pedal with any speed on forgiving terrain. And sluggish steering will make it booring as fuck to do so, so you wouldn't want to anyway.
Must be an awesome bike in the rough stuff though.
>>921198
I think about 50-60 USD, I don't remember exactly.
>>921008
>
thank you much appreciate
>>921088
Fucking dammit. I have a brooks saddle and can't find a brown tape that matches it. A reasonably priced one, anyway.
>>921111
Let's get this over with
>Me - that bike is gay, reddit, etc.
You - i know that's the point its totally ironic its supposed to be super fucking gay so no one steals it and its supposed to make u mad :^)
>Me - but it doesn't make me mad and doesn't deter theft it just makes you look like a fag
You - yeah right whatever /n/ loves to hate this bike :::^))))))))))))
>>920442
how do you ride with the handlebars that low? It seems like it would be uncomfortable.
>>921263
Marketed as all-mountain... kind of in the middle. It's really just a very capable XC / light DH.
Has had a lot of upgrades to get to this point. Much thought has gone into components to keep weight down, and not affect the geometry too much. For instance, replaced heavy old 120mm fork with lighter 150mm, but I run a little extra sag to compensate. Now I have much better rebound, but minimal increase in BB height and a lot less weight.
>>921299
Actually, it's fast as fuck on any terrain (adjustable compression) and only weighs 28lbs which is pretty good for a full sus. XR4 is a pretty fast rolling tire, too.
Bike is leaning a few degrees, making it look a little more slack... wish you could try it.
>>921378
not poster of pic, but core strength, core strength, flexibility, forward pelvic rotation, and core strength
winter rides are the best rides
>>920996
>>921323
This and the green kenevans are my favorite bikes on /n/
>>920919
nice!
>>920461
Tange champion 1 tubing?
>>921426
>roubaix
Are they legally allowed to use that word?
>>921426
Where is this? Fucking gorgeous.
>>921429
Fuji owns the trademark rights to roubaix as a model name for bicycles.
>>921429
Fuji has the name trademarked and licences the name to Specialized. Fun thing is that Fuji are chill and don't care if anyone else uses the name, meanwhile Specialized tried to sue a small café for using 'Roubaix' in their name.
They didn't succeed because Fuji stepped in to say Specialized didn't have the power to do that and they would be hapy for the café owner to use the name.
tl;dr Yes, and Fuji are total bros meanwhile Specialized once again is total shit
http://road.cc/content/news/100452-caf%C3%A9-roubaix-could-keep-name-after-fuji-owner-wades-specialized-row#sthash.OiATeBHH.dpuf
>>921439
that true temper
wewlad
I love this bike
>>921521
>carbon on a steel bike
No thanks
>>921521
10/10
Which model Veloflex are those? 27mm tubies?
>>921521
That frame is an absolute knock out, i'm jealous
>>921525
Veloflex masters
>>921527
What width? I guess it's just the rims creating an optical illusion making them look fatter.
But yeah, goddamn that is a beautiful bike, bet it rides amazing.
Just got it yesterday. I have not ridden a day in probably 8 years and know nothing about bicycles. There are a ton of trails behind our apartments and I was out for 3 hours today. Shit is better than I remember. My ass hurts like fuck tho. Is that something to just get used to or is there a way around that?
>>921535
Really depends on why you're hurting: if it's muscle soreness, that's because you're weak and out of condition. If it's soreness because your crotch was getting jackhammered by the saddle slamming into it, that's a ride technique and saddle position issue. If your sore because the saddle is too narrow/wide for your sitbones, the only solution is to find an appropriate saddle.
>>921528
My bad, yeah theyre 27
>>921535
You need to wear lycra like the real XCfags do.
>>920485
Comprate unas botellas, weon cagao!
>>921538
Take it into the bike shop you got it from and see if they can adjust the saddle.
>>921550
I reccomend getting a trainer set of buttplugs.
>>921560
Man you got the best advice.
>>921357
You forgot to post the part where you were quoted as saying:
"No fun allowed!"
And telling him to
"Stop having fun with your hobby."
>>921119
Nice. Must be a great crit bike.
>>920588
Implying being fat excludes you from being fast
Someone has never raced club cruts before. Fat cunts can pack a lot of powrr
>>921624
Only on flat and downhill segments though.
>>921535
If you hurt within 5 minutes, you need a better suited saddle. If it takes a while, that's probably just your ass being a normal ass... asses hurt when getting beat up by something hard, man.
>I have experience with this
My saddle hurt like crazy until I got used to it.
>>921535
Replace those pedals... then the shifters, fork, and crank.
>>921535
It's normal for you ass to hurt, happens to everyone who doesn't ride, it's simply not used to it. Your ass will adapt and stop hurting after riding for a while. You'll just have to sit it out (get it)
>>921628
This isn't always true, the alternative is you get saddle sores that get worse and worse until you cut back on the riding and get a better saddle that lets you ride more
Lycra helps too
>>921431
Mexico city
>>920421
reposting the pic I made last time you posted.
>>920421
How do I get red spokes if the spokes came in black? Nail paint? Spray paint?
>>920501
those drops have got to be the ugliest things I've ever laid eyes on.
I get that you don't want to buy a new stem and brake levers to go with real drops, but jesus christ.
>>921679
But how do I make mine red?
>>921622
Lovely machine. How expensive is that? how i can buy it? Is there a name to looking for?
Pls tell me more.
>>920485
Another view.
>>921547
Pero esas weás funcionan bien pos, ¿pa qué otras?
>>921426
>This and the green kenevans are my favorite bikes on /n/
thanks. nice wip
>>920461
champion #2, although desu i cant' tell too much of a difference. this isn't quite as snappy as the tange prestige on the diamondback i suspect
>>921378
Idk, it's the comfiest position to me. Not that slam the stem koolaid, but legitimately comfy.
Also, the height difference between saddle and handlebars is not that big.
>>921527
Sexiest bike ITT. I fucking love Serotta's paint jobs.
>>921696
no soy el anon al que le contestaste, pero se ven terrible flaites. Aparte la de gatorade tiene un agarre como el pico en los portacaramayola.
>>921796
^ Lo que este culiao dijo
>>921797
also, cuantos chile/n/os habemos acá wn? Sé que yo soy uno (duh), y está el compa de stgo con la trek naranjita (el wn al que le doy kudos en strava, va a cachar quien soy), pero aparentemente somos más, vamo a tener que empezar a pasar lista parece.
>>921696
You can't really buy it since it's a custom build. The frame is a Diamant cross frame (bicycle company from the former GDR) with Reynolds 531 tubes and a new powder coating. Parts are nothing special really, Shimano 105 and a Sram crank, tires are 30mm Challenge Strada Bianca.
Didn't really keep track of cost but all in all I probably spent around 1000 bucks on this, some party I still had laying around so I didn't buy everything new. I make new builds or change things all the time, it's a nice hobby albeit kinda spendy.
>>921041
beautiful bike anon! Love the way the picture is taken also. Good job.
>>921111
nice bikes anon.
>>921728
paint fades are fucking beautiful
>>921901
I spewed
>>921901
That's not a stock color for Surly, is it?
>>921862
Looks gud, but, bottle cage is wrong colour and have a word with yourself about those pedals!
>>921907
The setup is questionable, the value is questionable, but the frame paint is not. dont pleb me out over this
>>921936
What irks me about it is pretty much just the bar tape that doesn't fit with anything else on the bike. With black or green/yellow tape that thing would kick ass.
Mine's the one on the right
>>921940
Me on the left
>>921939
This. Also is the top headset cup red? For fuck's sake for such a cool paint job they sure screwed up with mismatching parts.
>>921848
thanks anon
>>921940
>Boone
>Boone
>Crockett
im so sorry, u hav no idea. i will pray 4 u tonite m8
>>920996
>>920463
>>920461
>>920459
me again, yetanothersteelroadbike
Swapping out the fork soon, just waiting on a brake caliper spacer. Current one's a bit flexy and old and I can't be arsed to service it, the spare I have laying about should be a bit better.
Tempted to put a 5 bolt crankset on it so I can go larger than 48t as I don't use the lower gears, but then I don't know if they'll ever come in handy should the battery die unexpectedly.
Soon™
What happened to the Commencal fag?
>>922374
Don't pretend you don't know it's me >>922343
I still have the Commencal frame, looking to build it back up but want to get a 150-160mm fork this time, just waiting for a good deal to come along.
>>922376
Why would anyone put a heavy ass hub on a full suspension bike...
>>922258
that dropout is fucking cool
>>922377
Which bike are you referring to? The wheel on the electric bike is indeed rather heavy and lessens the effectiveness of the rear suspension, however I didn't have a spare rigid frame and the suspension does still help a little.
If you're referring to the other bike, the Alfine 11 on it really isn't that heavy and the suspension was fine. That wheel is currently on my DH bike, will probably swap it back over when I do the rebuild.
>>922421
Are you a basketball player?
>>922426
Unfortunately not since that sport would probably be better suited for me :(
>>922421
mini velo and mini bottles
>>922421
Soaring seat post, Batman!
Yeah I know the seat clamp is backwards in this picture. I have since fixed it.
Partial Shimano arabesque group. Nitto moustache bars. Got Mavic module E rims with Shimano hc-110 high flange hubs coming in the mail.
>>922421
>tfw long legged super males suffer in the midgety cycling world
>>922379
yeah, i think they're simplex dropouts.
>>922258
From a distance, looks like a old trek or something. Closer inspection, the bike has a lot of character.
8/10 not bad at all
>>920421
that's a big cat if you ask me
>>922601
Not sure if you're being sarcastic but I'd say he's fairly average.
Our previous cat was a big chunky fucker, and fluffy too for extra volume. I miss him.
>>922599
thanks. its a good one; dont get to ride it that often
>>922602
Not sarcastic. I own three female cats and no one of them are that big, they are fat but not big.
>>922421
A zero offset seatpost might make that bike more comfy
I'm 6'4 and ride a 58cm frame. The seatpost is so high up you get more than enough offset without the seatpost's assistance
I also got a lot of benefit from going to a relatively stubby (in my world) 90mm stem with a slight rise. Not sure of the technical reason but it helps.
I think the nature of being over 6'4 means (on average) very very long legs, less long arms, relatively short torso
>>920976
No they are tilted up too far my fambro
>>920976
And I mean your stem is too long and that's whhhhy you are tilting them up all goofy. Shorter stem, leveled out bars = feels better, I bet
>>922377
ur an ass hub
>>922579
Fucking lankets, when will they learn?
>>922712
Don't really have a problem with the reach to be honest so I don't think I need a different seatpost. The only thing that makes this bike a little uncomfy is the huge saddle-to-bar drop even with spacers. It only really bothers me on long rides over 100k though.
You're right about the legs though, it's not the same for all tall people though but I have very long legs compared to my overall height (6'3) which is why my seatpost ends up looking ridiculous. I could ride a larger frame but anything larger just looks hideous.
Like I said, wrong sport but fuck I just love cycling and it makes you look like a dork anyway. You should see me actually riding the bike, it literally looks like a mini velo and I'm not even fat.
>>922860
Large frames don't look hideous. Your bike already looks pretty silly anyway with that much post & a big stack of spacers. It sounds like you're making it work but a larger frame would clearly be more ideal. Also tilting your saddle down is retarded. You're going to be constantly sliding forward and putting extra pressure on your back and wrists.
What would be a good bike if I want to do most road/side walk travel with an occasional light trail ?
something like the trace comp or trek ds but within my budget of under $800 canadian
>>922867
Tilting it forward is necessary with this much bar drop, otherwise I'm sitting on my balls and perinium instead of my seat bones causing me pain and numbness. Trust me, I've figured out how to set up this bike, I've done 350km rides with this setup. I know people always preach these dogmas but I'm gonna set the damn thing up so I can ride comfortably, not to ride in pain and please self-proclaimed bike fit experts.
>>922421
this bike is too small for you, mate. you need to go have a proper bike fitting. then you will feel what it's like to sit on a bike that's the proper size.
>>922867
>Large frames don't look hideous.
Yes they do, sincerely, another tall anon. You're doomed either way.
>>922904
>Tilting it forward is necessary with this much bar drop
I know that feel. Everyone gives me shit about it but it's the only comfy angle.
>>923060
I think my back brake cable is as long as that front cable
>>922904
>Tilting it forward is necessary with this much bar drop, otherwise I'm sitting on my balls and perinium instead of my seat bones causing me pain and numbness.
That's so true, I don't understand how people don't get this.
Having your balls carrying your bodyweight way less comfortable than some pressure on your hands...
>>923060
> downtube on a bike that big
I feel the pain anon. Keep livin the struggle
>>922860
>You're right about the legs though, it's not the same for all tall people though but I have very long legs compared to my overall height (6'3) which is why my seatpost ends up looking ridiculous.
Yeah. This is why I end up riding 58cm with a jumped up seatpost and stubby stem.
Because of the seat tube angle, the higher the seatpost goes, the more setback you get.
At my height, the saddle gets set so far back that I start having issues both with the cranks being too far forwards AND not being able to reach the bars. So I'm 6'4 on a 58cm bike just for the shorter top tube. Zero offset seatpost and a stubby stem help fight the top tube length even more.
I think a tall seatpost looks cool to a point and then looks ridiculous. but who cares. If the seatpost is at a safe insertion height and you like the fit, fuck it. Internet aesthetic critics are just hyper-consumer idiots, which is the opposite of what cycle means to me. Just consider the option for your next bike if you have fit issues
>>923061
But it fucks up the drop hand position (harder to reach the brakes).
I'm 6'4 and I was guilty of the same until I figured (despite what average/short people advised me) that a SHORTER stem and zero-offset post is what I needed for level bars.
But keep doing what you do, especially if you don't use your drops. I ride in them 90% of the time and it's way better than being all scrunched up on the hoods
>>923086
Do you have a picture of that bike? I can't really imagine what that would look like, it sounds like you have insanely long legs and a tiny torso.
>>921622
do you happen to live in a east german town close to a river ?
>>923133
I'm not too proud of this bike, the 1x is gonna go, but here it is
My floor-to-pelvis without shoes is 36"/91.5cm
I have 180mm cranks which help bring the seatpost down a bit. I bought some IRD 200mm cranks but they were duds (chainrings wobbled really bad, being returned)
Most online calculators put a 36" inseam at 200/220mm cranks. If you can find a bike with a high BB and are okay with toe overlap, that's another angle to pursue if you have $$$
>>923394
You do have an uncommon drivetrain setup, but I don't see any reason why you need to feel embarrassed about your bike, looks like a great ride, geared seems kinda low for a road bike but otherwise I'd ride the hell out that (if I wasn't too short to even throw a leg over the frame).
>>923394
what gearing is that ?
for commuting i think 1x is the shit and I'm sure for non competative roadcycling it's also quite swell
>>923418
>>923405
Thanks for the nice comments. I'm totally non-competitive. This bike is for bouncing around downtown Philly/NYC and long rides in the suburbs. I don't like riding into the wind so I like to have a very aero position even if I am going kinda slow.
Set up:
> It's 40t front (42t would have been a better choice)
> 8 speed 11-32 in the back
I like to spin a lot. The 180mm cranks can be rougher on knees so spinning is another plus
more comfort choices:
> Front tire is 32c
> Rear is 28c
> salsa cowbell bars, weird choice but comfortable and have a really long drop section
It's a good road bike for casual city/suburbs riding where the streets are nasty and wind is an issue
>>923442
I totally dig custom solutions.
I think more people should try to find a setup that's really tailored to them
>>923442
I would've guessed 36t just going by the size, shows just how large the bike is I guess (I'm guessing 5 bolt doesn't go that low on the outer ring, I wouldn't know as I only use 4 bolt stuff).
Btw if you want to spin shorter cranks are better for higher cadences. I've got 160s and can manage about 110rpm, no idea if that's any good.
>>923448
>160s
Yeah, I've heard fixie guys ride on smaller cranks because they're easier on knees / easier to stop
I feel like I'm riding a children's bike on 175mm so I don't think I could handle it
>>923448
I think standard 5 bolt road cranks at 110bcd can go to 34t, but that's the limit
My first ever mtb build. How did I do does the size look ok?
I'm 6'3" and the frame is 20".
I think I'll maybe put the spacers from under the stem to on top of the stem. 1x10
Ended up costing something like 300 €. Only things I didn't buy used were chain, rear shifter (shimano zee) and cranks+chainring (fsa ck-300 + nw kettenblatt).
>>921021
ouch.. keep that shit
Kenevans is an Australian builder. This is an old Reynolds 753 frame he built maybe some time in the 70s.
>>923864
>>923864
>>923864
Nice, but there are a few things that stick out on such an old bike (stem setup, handlebar tape, wheels..)
Also looks like you have a pretty comfy tire size on there, I thought bikes from that era only had room for tiny racing rubber.
>>923591
would ride, but ditch the ass saver.
>>923864
can you please take that hideous bar tape off immediately?
>>923918
Saving your ass, duh
my drivetrain
>>924034
>>924036
which meme are trying to convey with that reaction image?
">implying"
or
"ishiggydiggy"
>>924034
>>924036
anyway I'm glad someone took my bait
here's my future frame
>>924043
What bait?
>>924045
the gears are bait for the people who bought into compact chainrings/34 tooth rear cog memes
>>923389
More like north german, why?
>>923864
That's a really weird combination of parts. At first it just looks like a random beater but then there's that special edition sram carbon crank. How did that end up on there?
>>923394
Well I wouldn't really call that a "jumped up" seatpost, seems pretty average actually. It also looks like the frame is bigger than 58cm but I could be wrong.
It's >>922421 here by the way, I have a 96cm inseam so I have even longer legs than you at a smaller overall height, that's why my bikes end up looking so ridiculous. For some reason I don't have a problem with reach though despite a short torso, it's just the bar height that ends up giving me discomfort.
I just built a new bike with a frame that's as long as my current one but with a longer headtube so that should be a lot more comfortable. Haven't really gotten around to riding it because of terrible weather though.
>>923532
The main reason for shorter cranks on fixies is pedal strike: Since you can't stop pedaling you also have to pedal through corners so you risk hitting the ground on your downstroke when you lean into a corner. Track bike frames have a higher bottom bracket because of this but many people convert road frames into fixies which makes this an issue. In many velodromes, cranks longer than 170mm are actually forbidden due to risk of damaging the track.
>>923532
Judging by leverage, I would expect longer cranks to give more leverage, making stopping easier on a fixie.
2016 Scott Addict Gravel Disk. One ride so far, so much fuggin fun.
>>924135
>that bar height
casual.
