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Old one is ded.
Built them a new wheelset and changed a few other shit (cog, chainring, chain)
Pretty happy about it.
>>892929
Also switched to 28 tyres. My god, it's comfy as fuck.
Its... a bike and then stuff. Also like two weeks ago i was hit from behind with a taxi. I was pretty ok. Took a chunk out of my thumb and the bike only needed a shortened fender. Which made it look flap-able more so
>>892934
Lord Jesus that's an ugly-ass bike.
What's wrong with you?
>>892934
I almost threw up. Thanks a lot.
Allez
same ol canny i post every time
>>892950
and me new track bike, thanks to anon who recommended the sonik
>>892942
Where is this?
>>892942
Nice pic, did you get rained on after?
Also, do you actually ride that thing on dirt roads/trails like that?
my shred machine
>>892929
If you got some real handlebars that would be a pretty sweet ride
My hybrid
>>893043
risers with an uncut steerer tube, pleb
I got some drop bars from a very old Schwinn, some fenders, and a b17 saddle. Comfy bike! I have some specialized Fatboy tires in the mail
2015 CAAD 10 105
may 31
>>893103
I have a 2014, I am not sure I like the new paint scheme.
>>893117
Weight?
>>893118
25
>>893120
Nice. I have a s&m LAF custom built weighing 24lbs....front fork is 3lbs and so is my rear wheel so i could shave sone weight...im a weight weenie
>>893123
im 6'2 so i like that extra weight for some reason.
>>892934
more photos plox
My friend just picked up a frameset for me in the Bay Area. It is a 1970's Gitane track bicycle. Pretty excited to build it up. Will take photos once it arrives later this week. I would use the photo from the craigslist add, but the quality was horrible.
>>893099
>picking two random qualities about the bicycle
>implying they shouldn't go together
>just as an excuse to call out someone's perfectly good bicycle
Fuck you faggot. Nothing wrong with anon's bicycle.
>>892924
Does your bike like, not have a stem or something lmao.
>>893179
I don't get it. I hate the little thing if that's what you're wondering
>>893066
I work as a messenger and most of my riding at work and off work is done in the city.
I tried different bars for this bike and I found that this bullhorn with a slight drop (Nitto RB001) is the comfiest. Not gonna use the drops inside the city anyway, so no point for them.
>>893043
What pedals are those?
>>893089
i really like this.
look into going clipless, then it would be 10/10.
>>893179
What is this? A saddle for nerve damage!?
Giant Defy 5 Compact here
>>893222
nice, I like how you are masking the bike as a pleb bike with those shitty reflectors.
+1 on the back wheel, thought it was a campa eurus at first, gippieme is cooler tbh
hell
>>893100
T-tell me more about your cockpit, senpai
Eight-speed Columbus factory frame reporting in
>>893325
Okay! Those bars are some old rando style handlebars, shimano 8 speed friction bar end shifters, shimano r400 brake levers, specialized roubaix tape with fizik bar gel hidden underneath. I'm thinking about getting a shorter stem to bring the hoods a little bit closer to me
>>893222
HT KA01 only 11mm thickness and downhill strength... pretty nice.
>>893344
manlets, fall in to formation, on the double
>>893354
5'6 and proud :)
>>893100
fuck yea! awesome
Same two as always.
>>893417
Heres the other
I've only ridden MTB before, even in town.
My last rusty, twisted, walmart-tier MTB was stolen a few weeks ago (snipped lock).
I got this old Raleigh for free to replace it.
I feel like the handlebar is too low, can I switch the stem for a longer one?
It's not even comfortable to reach the brakes this way, even dangerous.
>>893468
And this is my stay-at-home MTB.
>>893468
you can move the brake hoods much further up the bar. The limiter is you should still be able to reach the brakes with atleast 1 finger from the drops position. You could also rotate the bars further up, the limiter being that you should still be able to grip the drops without your hands sliding off because they're too steep.
However, you're supposed to actually pedal on a road bike, not just coast like a lazy cunt. I imagine things will begin to make sense once you put in a bit of fucking effort.
>>893472
Okay, I'll get it to the workshop next week and fiddle with the positions.
Also when I got it the bars where at such an angle, brakes had to be triggered with thumbs. WTF?
I know it's a gottagofast bike, but I can't really do that between two red lights and six gorillions cars in Paris.
I thought the guys at work were fucking with me about my bike glowing until I saw it by accident.
>>893475
Yes you can don't be a pussy faggot. The safest way to ride in traffic is to outpace it. That's old man grandpa tier relaxed setup anyway, nothing wrong with that, but jesus, git gud son. Also angle your wheels quick releases along the tubes so they don't snag open, and photograph bikes from the other side.
>>893479
The quick releases will go anyway, as I've already been stolen wheels and saddles.
Why the two bottle mounts?
>>893480
That's not my bike, just an example, but it's really good to have 2 bottle cages. You should drink 1 large bottle every hour (more in the heat). Sports drink (buy a big tub, not that expensive) is better than water because you'll get sugar which you burn off immediately and which really helps and electrolytes which you lose from sweating and which you need to stay hydrated. It's ok to have 1 bottle and refill with water, along the route, but sports drink is better. I like to mix it up a bit, ice tea in one bottle, or whatever. I've been drinking mostly just water, 1 bottle and refilling it, but we're just coming out of winter. In summer, just water is not really viable. Plus bottle cages are handy as fuck for carrying anything. I had some bbq pork buns stuffed in one today. Get a bottle cage dude. If you want 2, use hose clamps + an old tube to protect the frame.
>>893468
Nitto makes a tall quill; model name is "Technomic." I'm unfamiliar with French vendors other than xxcycle, so just fart around online to see who stocks it. As mentioned, you can rotate the handlebar upward a bit and move the brake levers aft to better suit your arm length.
>>893318
its my main commuter so I need the reflectors.
I have the matching front wheel but they're heavy and I had this one lying around.
>>893100
And here's my fast bike
I have a few others, but this is my main.
>>893483
>autism the post
my baby
have since changed stem to -17° and converted to Speedplay pedals. Got my eye on a Felt DA TT bike for next season, cause everyone in my category has $5000+ TT bikes for 6 mile time trial stages.
>>893513
Does it hurt when you push that thing out?
>>893513
No foot retention.
1/10.
>>893513
That spacer stack, jesus christ.
>>893519
Nice bike, tho i think the -17 degree stem kinda hurts its look. At least in my imagination it does.
I was in the same situation you're in at the beginning of this season. Thankfully in Germany you can get expensive as fuck TT bikes in a barely-ever-used state for 1.5 - 2.5k €
My fixie <3
>>893550
I'm strongly considering something like this except white wheels for riding to and from the bar/grocery store/work. Seems so damn comfy.
>>893554
Not so much as comfy as it is fun.
>>893499
Sure but put some less shitty reflectors on, the back one isnt even straight. You should have front and rear faceing light though, not reflectors and why just one single reflector on the back wheel?
Mixmatching wheels are is cool, dont go back
>>893417
That's sick!!! I'm jealous as fuck of that
>>893554
thats such a bad fit is hurts, why would you think its comfy?
>>893568
Fair points, these reflectors were on the bike when I got it and I never even considered changing them. It was 5am in summer so I didn't bother putting my lights on.
I like the mismatched wheels but wish the spokes were the same colours,
>>893598
Curious, Have you seen them in every pybt? That'll be funny if you have.
>>893608
Wouldn't say EVERY pybt for sure, but yeah I seem them quite often. I was referring to your "same as always" comment though.
At least take some new pictures.
>>893519
Is that a 54t sram red tt chainring?
>>893478
tronbike
>>893479
jesus that's a long stem.. cool bike tho
>>893479
Why are the front forks curved like that? Extra spring?
>>893622
>"front forks"
Fork*
>>893478
Pretty slick.
>>893622
It's an aerodynamics thing.
>>893510
no u :>P
>>893622
You've never seen a bike fork before?
Best bike coming through
>>893640
pls be in london
>>893641
are you a faggot
>>893643
Might be cool if you had a rear brake. No skids?
>>893647
I have rear brakes now, that's an old pic.
>>893600
Yes, silver spokes are always better looking imo and would look great on you front wheel. Zipp should have kept going with silver spokes, was what made their wheels so sexy imo
>>893592
Cell Omeo?
swerve
Buy 6 months ago, almost unused and only 500€
Rate?
My old steel lugged bicycle
>>893776
6/10, good buy for the money.
Needs new tyres though.
>>893231
>look into going clipless, then it would be 10/10
Nothing wrong with quality flat pedals.
>>893535
It probably does, since Giant uses that crazy ugly sloping top tube. But function > form, rite? I'll probably have a more current picture next PYBT.
I'm negotiating the TT bike, it's just in some dude's storage right now so I might be able to work out some sort of payment plan. I have a few months until the season starts anyways.
>>893617
53t, not 54t. It is a TT chainring, though. Was cheaper locally than buying a regular red chainring, and is supposedly hella stiff while being vertically compliant. /s
>>893778
I don't know how I feel about this.
>>893809
just tell me anon
i can take it
>>893778
Goddamn that's hideous
>>893828
so how do i make it less hideous?
>>893831
kil with fire fam
>>893832
>fam
what?
>>893831
You'd have to replace pretty much everything, so it's not worth it.
Just get some bar tape.
>>893778
I like it, save for the ugly seat, abundance of accessories and bullhorns.
Get a proper saddle and change handlebar either to proper drops or flatbar.
Lose the knick-knacks. You don't need a god damn frame bag
>>893605
I do have fun in it. I've gone up canyons and mountains on this fixie.
All for the reward of fitness. It really is a great fucking bike.
It was only $150, by the way.
>>893778
For fucks sake
>>893821
>vintage miyata
mein neger
so where do you guys go when you're looking for a bike? I want a good commuter bike but this is my first time to this board. I havn't learned whats acceptable and otherwise here yet.
Pardon the backpack. I was overheating going uphill. Lots of fender clearance because I'm mounting studded tires soon, it actually snowed a little on my way home from grocery gettin
>>892942
Hello.
>>893941
Yee calgary, represent. such a shame what they've done with nose hill now though... huge waste of money.
>>893919
pinkbike.com, kijiji, craigslist in that order
>>893947
Hey is that the sport? I'm thinking of buying the allez comp on sale, how do you like the frame?
Srampagmano
>>893988
It's not the sport no, just the standard E5. Overall I like the frame, the ride is pretty smooth even on the shitty roads in my area. However, I'm making that statement without a whole lot to compare against. My previous bike was a cheap Schwinn cruiser, and my only other comparative basis consists of the bikes I test rode before picking this one. It beat out the Caad8 and an SE Racing Royale.
New Scott Speedster after 40 miles in the rain and flooding here in Houston... Well after an hour of cleaning and relubing too. The LBS I frequent stopped carrying Scott so the owner gave me it at cost because Ive bought two other bikes and tons of parts from them. Sora and Tiagra grouping and heavy wheels, but super fun and cant beat the price I paid.
>>894193
That's a sweet bike. I love Scott but they're disappearing near me too. Underrated as fuck. How much was at cost?
>>894205
Got it for 650usd. Sweet little ride, needs a few adjustments but really stiff frame and fork. With a few choice upgrades should be a fun time.
>>894226
>650 for sora thumbshifters
Not even once
>>894227
My Sora has dual paddle.
>>893821
how do you make it anywhere on time with that gearing?
>>894255
Wtf do you have the driverside on the wrong side?
>>893778
Wtf are yall talking about, yes its crappy but most of the bikes ITT are more crap. This one is just less subtle about it
>>894263
If you have no idea about the subject at hand please remain silent
>>894262
you are a quick one arent you.
>>894262
yeah either that, or you should take an extra look at that picture.
>>893100
that's a really nice clean bike man - fenders are from where ? and can you set those shifters as indexed or are they only friction ?
This is my 2014 Scott Speedster 40.
Originally around $900; I got it for $400 on consignment. The guy apparently rode it 3 times, and traded it in for a recumbent. His loss, my gain.
It now has a bike lock, computer, water bottle, LED front/rear lights, and an AssSaver seat mudguard.
I use it mostly for rides around town, on trails, aswell as to and from class.
call me a fuckboy ive come to terms with it
>>894403
Nice frame
>>894403
fuck u stupid fixie nigger
>>894403
no way that's a trek. it's only a trek if it screams TREK TREK TREK COSMIC TREK TREK
>>894419
RIP TREKTREKTREKCOSMICCOSMICCOSMIC
>>894419
b4 stripping the decals senpai
>>894428
Specialized tricross with mtb risers and dura ace thumbies. It's my frankenstein bike but my current favorite.
>>893159
frameset came the other day. Turns out it is not a Super Pista like I had hoped. Instead, it is a humble Gitane Track Standard. I am not sure what kind of build I want to do. I just threw some spare wheels onto it to see what the gaps were like. I'm pretty excited for this build tho. I'll post update pics as they happen.
>>894458
I really want your stem
>>894428
please make this happen
>>894479
Just get a bike that fits you and you'll never need it ;)
>>894484
Aesthetics, my good man, all about the -17 aesthetics.
dis is maain
30€, full XT except the crank. Had to do some fixing, but now it's running nice and smooth. Will change the bar tape in the near future to a nice and clean black one.
just picked this one up.
lets try that again this time not in Australia
>>894541
damn it.
>>894542
Trade you keks
>>894547
Pig fat American disgusting
>>894541
there's no escaping australia.
17lbs as shown
>>894557
Neat shitposting
Schwinn master race
>inb4 fixie fag
I have a front brake and foot retention
1968 schwinn run-a-bout 3 speed.
>>894788
>bullshit purefix trash
>no foot retention
Pretty sure you're the shit poster
>>892918
My daily
>>894793
>fixie
>front AND rear brakes
>pleb
>>894798
get out
>>894789
>That gear changer
I like that
>>894789
Sick crate, mate
>>894796
u really butchered that frame with dat tape and tires
>>894798
well in some countries are two breaks a must. otherwise the police takes you bike away...
I have also two breaks on my fixed an i was a few times happy i had these.
>>894547
>>894793
kys asap
>>894796
this v
>>894821
>>894541
Best in here
>>894938
thanks. heres another
>>894907
happy opposite day
>>894820
Thanks! It's actually a fastback. Krates had the Springer fork and a 16" front tire. Why is there no Schwinn love on this board?
>>894802
Thanks. I wish they didn't outlaw them
No campy rear tho
>>894983
That housing bothers me tho. How much?
>>894991
Sanic domination.
(sweet ride! i learned to ride on a blue & gray Stingray)
>>893478
sweet paintjob
>>895002
they are a little bit annoying to rest your hands on. i got it for $300, not sure if that was a good deal or not but i liked the full dura ace group and it rides like a dream so i cant complain.
Plebs.
>>893478
A bike made for the night.. The night biker
>>895052
>minty puke
ew DDDD:
>>895143
Yes, I've got retention now
>>893478
why DONT more companies utilize reflective/glow in the dark paint, as an added protective measure for night time riding?
I know some company makes a sprayable reflector but why not just make it part of the bike originally? you could even just do reflective paint on the rear instead of the whole thing
>>895146
Love this every time I see it.
Wouldrideifgiant/10
Only took a pic because I'm getting it ready to sell.
>>894738
Is cannondale following Trek's branding scheme?
>>895160
nice meme
The beater.
It's lookin' pretty fresh.
>>895168
that's one of the coolest beaters I've seen for a while. Where did you source the frame?
>>895169
Kijiji.
The guy had apparently acquired it brand new, had it stripped with the intention to paint it, and never got around to it. I've got no idea what brand it is but I don't particularly care. It's definitely become my fun bike.
If I get around to getting a rear brake cable, I'll probably toss on a smaller chainring and run it SS instead of fixed.
>>894987
I think that would look pretty good with a seatpost rack.
>>895234
i don't need one, but sometimes i have a fender on.
>>895160
http://blacksmithcycle.com/shop/bike-of-the-day-10-cipos-cannondale-caad5-saeco-edition/
dunno, isn't everyone copying each other in some way? this is kind of an older bike. caad7
My newest bike, haven't had a chance to take an outdoor picture with normal weather.
>>895837
And how are you liking it, anon?
>>895924
It's a bit slow but the comfort is better than expected. I might change the gear ratio a bit to give it more speed.
almost finished
>>893419
those pedals are pig disgusting.
put some clipless on, or at least some proper clips and straps.
>>896072
there's no such thing as "proper clips and straps"
clipless or platform, anything else is for people who haven't even seen a bike before
>>895042
That's a great fuckin deal. Full Dura ace olmo, don't these normally cost a grand to get.
>>896073
you are wrong on a fundamental level.
>>893171
I was gonna pick up a used OCR do you like it would you buy it again?
>>896071
delicious
>>896103
New frame and a fork that can accommodate a front rack and you've almost got a ballin' ass touring rig.
>>896139
>New frame and a fork
eheheuheuheuheeuh
fucking lol
>>896139
>implying that fork cannot accomodate a front rack
>>896074
thanks for helping me justify the cash advance i put on my credit card anon. whats a little 17.5% apr when you can have cool things right?
>>895146
damn <3
>>895168
>rear brake
>no cable
ebin. do you reach back and squeeze it by hand when you need extra stoppage?
The other fixed gear I finished up a few days ago. Smaller chainring + freewheel = bitchin SSCX
>>896307
I've got it properly set up now as I moved over to the freewheel side, but as pictured it was done as a parking brake. When the quick release was down, the brake clamped the wheel and didn't turn. Good for short stops in a store where I didn't have my lock on me.
>>896274
Poor DR hanger
>>896274
>bike laying on drive side
>bike laying on pavement at all
come on man
>>896369
>ride in dog shit
>shit sticks to tire
>slaps against seat stay at 15 mph
>shit splatters all over legs
>>896371
no fucks given apparently
>>896369
TITE GAPZ
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wassup, almost all original (except seat and bar tape), old but good Raleigh Record, I don't remember it is like from 1968 or 1970...
>>896339
That fucking dog, though. Dun lol'd
>>896364
its not even fun to watch at that abortion
Good ol, Ronald McDonald.
I've already replaced the judy with a 2004 fox talas rlc. Also that wheelset is disappointing, any suggestions?
>tfw eyeing a Giant TCR Advanced 2
>tfw eyeing a Giant TCR Advanced 0 Di2
>tfw eyeing a Giant Defy Advanced 2
>tfw eyeing the new Cervelo R3 Disc
brehs
>>896618
Find a newer turd to polish
>>893505
Looks sweet. One of the few modern road bikes that looks pleasant to my eyes. That rear derailleur cable loop seems excessive though.
>>895146
Sweet. Would prefer anything but v brakes though.
>>896367
>riser bars
faggot
>>896684
>shit post
faggot
>>896677
>Find a newer turd to polish
One of my other newer turds is going to get both wheelset replaced, before this one.
current ride, treats me well enough
has a legacy much bigger than I
>>896654
jealous of that color
I originally planned this build as a touring bike but it's been great as a commuter, I'd love to upgrade the drivetrain, though.
