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>>938297
old pic
>inb4 "NONDRIVESIDE REEEEEEE"
It's shimano Acera, Suntour XCRSix cranks. Cheap and very reliable.
>>940819
>swefag suspected
>mosso ebay deathtrap fork
Where's the happymtb sticker?
>>940813
This is picture is so fucking comfy.
>That sriracha
> that utilitarianism
> rear rack with bungee cord
Just fucking marry me already.
>>940826
lol, i'm not into dudes
how's this for comfy?
The bike might be a bit spoiled
>>940829
where's all the other bikes? where's the pump? tools? true stand? workbench? spare parts?
my god, man--what are you doing?
sweet crib, tho. pretty jelly tbqhwyf.
I love steel, but God almighty this carbon bike is fantastic. The group is dura-ace 7800. I just ordered some compact bars and a new stem. Soon TM
>>940830
I mailed the bike ahead, but most of the tools were shipped by the movers.
I did recently buy it a companion though.
>>940833
here's a frame with a modern paint job that actually looks classy. not the fork and wheel decals, but that frame looks really nice.
she looks pretty fast. never seen that make before.
>>940820
USAfag, actually.
Mosso fork has been decent. This is a commuter/all road/touring bike, so it doesn't see too much rough tech stuff. It's kinda stiff, but it's light and has been fine. It clears 29x2.1 with a fender so I'm happy.
>>940820
It's held up to stuff like this for 2 years, no splits or cracks.
>>940843
>stuff like this
space-time distortions?
>>940843
shitty filters?
>>940831
your grip tape is ugly and you should feel bad
>>940843
raccoon infestations?
>>940845
>>940868
Didn't mean to post that. Here's no filters.
I'm a taxidermist.
>>940872
What's the most interesting/unusual creature you've stuffed?
>>940867
You are not wrong and I do
>>940875
A farm hog. Also did an Irish wolfhound... Don't like doing dogs.
Where my mountainfags at?
>>940880
Nice bike bro. Do you know anything about kona unit single speeds? I'm looking at buying one
>>940880
Oh, nice bike, gonna buy a Kona Stinky soon.
>>940887
Norco aurum is way better for practically the same price
>>940891
I live in Moldova. The only good frame I could find out here. Haven't even seen a Norco.
>>940884
Thanks. No, but I own a JTS and have ridden a Sutra... both excellent. I imagine the Unit is also great.
>>940887
Nice. Where / how do you usually ride? I like Stinky but the weight puts me off... one of my friends has one, and it's like 40lbs. My upgraded Tanuki is 27lbs, and he can't keep up.
Obviously for different purposes, but I prefer a well rounded bike.
2 dollar find. Heavy as fuck
>>940819
REEEEEE
>>940835
i dig it
TT bike attached. China carbon frame, borrowed wheels. Bought it for cheap from a tri-guy who destroyed the internal cable routing with his sweat so the rear derailleur cable is ran full length and taped to the bottom of the frame, with a mountain bike rock guard over the top of it for extra aero.
Put down 40:49 Sunday at my State TT Championship (only 30km) -- lost by 5 seconds )^: -- back to riding road bikes again and they are comfy.
>>940831
t-tell me about this frame, senpai
>>940940
Not him but I looked up the frame it's a 2006 Raleigh team frame
Still a work in progress
>>940955
Nice
My friend just built this from the spokes-up, and learned a valuable lesson about the weight of titanium frames. It should still be a good ride.
>>940955
Legit, kudos to you.
Wish I could find bikes like that. Obviously it's your bike but I think mtb drops would be more appropriate.
>>940940
There is also a version that's aluminum/carbon
Oh lord was this trip fun. First time camping via bike. Steepest part coming back for exactly 1 mile was 14% grade.
>>940961
wrong picture buddy. that's all carbon
>>940955
please put mountain drops on that beautiful bike
>>940880
Mah nigga
Shitbike/commuter. Gets the job done.
>inb4 non-driveside
>>940993
Nice pic dude, loved the color you gave it.
Built up this bike over the last 6 month, rides amazing so far.
Got everything super cheap too because 26' and I'm a bike mechanic so store discounts and free assembly.
1997 Torelli Corsa Strada with full Shimano 600 group.
>>941011
I like it, what frame?
>>940829
Where did you move?
>>941018
Sobre Spam, it's some French company that does steel MTB frames. I think this one was discontinued though because 'lel 26' ain't cool no more'
>>940831
Perhaps a more subdued red on the bar tape. I like the color it adds but it clashes with how classy that frame is. Love the 7800 shifters btw.
Bridgestone RB-1
Posten again because I got a couple (You)'s with it last time.
Today's ride, did my favourite climb over the city. (~500m elevation on 5,6 km).
Shimano 1056, Columbus SL.
>>941054
wtf are those bars
>>940955
MIATA DETECTED
BEHOLD
>>941022
Northern Italy.
>>940959
>learned a valuable lesson on the weight of titanium frames
Elaborate
>>941080
Modolo Q-even.
I went to some woods
>>940978
Here is the carbon tube one..
>>941105
Probably that it's not as light as most people think.
>>940993
>would ride with
![S8vzD081wbs[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/rVeVnVZ.jpg "S8vzD081wbs[1].jpg")
>>940921
I live in Moldova, no real trails out here. Building one right now with some dudes. We've got a park downtown, and I usually ride down the 200 stairs, when there's no one outside. Can't risk riding by myself on the trails, cause there will be no one to rescue my sorry arse. Lemme tell you, there's only one Kona in the entire country. A 2004 Stinky, which I intend to buy. You can imagine the shithole I live in.
I'm not a lightweight cunt, and I want to build a tank.
The style is called "streetetz" in russian. And that's why I'm getting a Kona.
24" wheels, 3.0" wide Gazzaloddis, and as much travel as you can afford, combined with girls, beer, and drops on a flat surface. 25kg is considered lightweight for a fully equipped bike. I love this tiny subculture.
>>941000
What's the fucking difference. You wanna see my Hussefelt cranks, or what?
>>941164
Props, if you find it fun then ride what you want how you want.
Over here that sort of stuff is called hucking (big drops) or sometimes urban freeriding (not so much massive drops, more speed over large gaps with flowing routes).
My bike's around 24kg, I don't ride this one much as it's such a pig to go long distance or up hills and there aren't many decent spots that close to me.
>>940994
what porteur rack you got on there, looks nice
We out here
>>941167
In Russia, streetetz came from urban freeride, but it involves drinking, jumping, disturbing people and stuff. It's not a riding style. It's like a state of your soul. Basically, pic related.
I ride 15+km to the city every time I get out. Imagine that on my tiny single speed UMF Hardy. That's just the commuting. Now include the 50km of riding through the city. I guess a 20+kg monster won't be a problem since I'll only be riding in the downtown area. More people to scare, ya know...
>>941167
Just noticed you bike's single speed. How does it feel to ride a SS full suspension?
I want to make my Kona SS when I buy it. Fell in love with it. No useless and ugly cables and shifters. Brakes only.
>>941172
It's not single speed, it has an 11 speed internally geared hub (IGH). It's an Alfine 11, it works well but I'll swap it back to a 9 speed derailer soon and then the IGH will be going on a shorter travel bike that I'm going to build. Will probably end up dropping about 1kg of weight, not that it really matters on such a heavy bike.
Single speed probably isn't a good idea unless you live in a flat area and will only be doing drops. Also bear in mind that if you do go single speed you'll still need a sprung chain tensioner in the back, likely a dual pulley one that's going to be as big and ugly as a derailer.
>>941170
>Brake levers butted up against the grips
>Mechanical discs
Go back to road biking.
>>941179
You mean I'm not allowed in your secret club?
>>941182
Absolutely not.
>>941053
>filename
>mfw
those drilled brake levers are blingin', what are they?
that tape is definitely not blingin'. take note: this here is the case against white bartape, folks.
>>941169
It's an older version of the Cetma Halfrack. It's well made, strong and simple, but the mounts leave something to be desired. Ok if you're happy with p-clamps for mounts... If I were buying new today, I'd be really tempted by a pass&stow rack.
>>941105
>>941131
Pretty much; that build came in at 27lbs with strong/but heavy wheels. They were expecting something just bit more than the bike they sold me ( now 21lbs ).
>>941101
I almost admire the "I don't give a fuck" perspective here, particularly vis-a-vis theft deterrent, but still, it's pretty bad.
I mean at least get another slick up front, either ditch the left lever or add a brake, and the extraneous big ring is triggering my autism
otherwise it's kinda OK. doing the rear gear properly would be more trouble than the bike is worth, but the other stuff makes sense to do, IMO.
>>941187
http://www.trpbrakes.com/category.php?productid=1091&catid=183&subcat=0
So many Konas ITT
(more than one)
>>941167
Okay, what the fuck is that frame actually called? I've tried permutations of "steady eddy" and "plan" and got jack shit. Is it euro market or something?
>>941187
I kinda like the dirty white tape, that may be my ghetto sensibilities though. Probably doesn't make any sense with the unnecessarily expensive brake levers, they do feel fantastic. Way more surface area than most old school levers. They've got kind of a campy lever feel. Recommend them in the gum color if it suits the bike color. Now I'm embarrassed about the bar tape :( Shit was dirty within an hour of putting it on.
>>941247
I'm kinda with you on that, when I had white bar tape I felt it looked wrong until it was a bit filthy
But white bar tape is really fucking faggy to begin with which is why I tore the whole thing off and put black on there, like normal people
>>941196
really nice, but too rich for my blood
>>940880
Brappin', obviously.
>>941164
Sweet bike man... it's BURLY. What a tank. Bet you would shred some pretty gnarly hucks and chunky downhills with it... better have good brakes.
My bike is heavy for a hard tail, but only weighs about 16 kgs(35 lbs). I run very similar tires to yours, equally thick and heavy. In fact heavier, as I have 26" wheels. Nearly 2kg per tire muaha. So good on chunky as hell, raw, loose, steep mountain slopes... I can run ~7psi on the gnarliest stuff. I used to use a 24" of this tire just on the rear for a while too which had it's benefits, but prefer the extra volume and roll-over of the 26.
But yeah, I would rate your bike a wouldstairhuckwith/10
>>941170
Aww yis, just getting into some rigid trail riding myself. Shit's challenging, intense and surprisingly so much fun even after running plush long travel forks for years.
>>941231
Elan DH Pro, it's a rebadge of the Remec DH Pro. Elan is a Slovenian company but I'm not sure about Remec. It's from the early 2000s and one of the first largely carbon fibre DH frames (the front triangle, the rear swingarm is aluminium and made by Risse).
I'm yet to find out what the Steady Eddy thing is all about. It's painted on under the clear coat and not just a sticker so my best bet would be Elan put it there, perhaps the nickname of one of their sponsored riders. I haven't been able to find any other frames with it on or any other photos of this one. I think last time I looked I found less than 10 others from Elan and maybe under 20 from Remec.
It's an interesting frame at the least and actually fairly decent for its age, due to its rarity (not saying it's valuable) I don't think I could bring myself to get rid of it.
aaaaand, here's my awesome-sauce "mad max" sooper commuter.
>>941263
It's a nice machine.. no need to get rid of it, ride it till it dies. Ever do any hike-a-biking up steep mountains with it?
>>941260
That's not his bike just what he's aiming for, he doesn't have the frame yet.
I'm surprised your bike is so heavy, my old fully was about that and not particularly light for what it was (100/120mm travel, IGH in the rear, fairly heavy tyres). What on earth are you running that weigh nearly 2kg each? Even my 2.6s aren't that heavy and the rubber on those is thick as fuck.
>>941264
Milk jug wind deflectors?
>>941265
There aren't any mountains around me (south of the UK, like 20 miles out from London), just typical countryside stuff. Due to the wide gearing from the IGH it can actually climb better than you'd think as long as it's not too long, once it's back to 9 speed it'll be strictly downhill I'd I'll be pushing it up.
>>941170
Ay rigid ss bro
>>941266
>>I'm surprised your bike is so heavy
I'm not, it adds up quick. Fairly heavy 2.8kg steel frame, dropper post, 170mm (lowered to 150) coil fork. Tires weigh in at about 1850g each to be more exact. Duro Leopard, old school. So thick you could probably call it a 2.5 or 3 ply. These allows me to shred the most jagged rocky and steep slopes imaginable. Especially good traction after I added custom siping, as they are an older tire model that come stock with big unsiped lugs. Sipes for the win.
>>Milk jug wind deflectors?
Basically... some 2L pop bottles. Cheap yet effective. Blocks wind to the hands, and keeps my controls and gloves clean from nasty road spray over the winter. Might just keep 'em on over the summer so I can run thinner gloves.
>>There aren't any mountains around me
That's too bad... I know there's still some good tracks to ride in and around the UK, some cool quarries to ride and whatnot. Definitely should travel and ride some big mountains with that thing though! Hike-a-biking and riding down from summits is the best.
That's cool you can climb the thing though, what's it weigh? Geo probably sucks for that, but I know almost any bike can climb if you gots legs and skills. I do lots of uphill pedalling too with my monster tires... but I run a 20t - 36t granny gear which helps a lot. Still a lot of weight to push, but wanna be burly for the descents.
>>941272
>Duro Leopard
The 3.0s? That makes sense then, they didn't look that big in the photo so thought you'd gone back to something smaller. I'd like to try those one day (if I've got the clearance), but they're so damn expensive and hard to find in the UK.
>some cool quarries to ride and whatnot
Yeah there's a quarry near me, long since abandoned. It's very fun to ride but quite a trek along some main roads and I don't drive. A buddy of mine recently got his license so maybe I'll hit it up with him. There's also a park nearby (Chicksands if you wanna look it up) but the same situation as above.
>what's it weigh?
Was 24kg with an older two spring Boxxer, the newer one on it now should make it a bit lighter but then I've stuck the heavier tyres on it. I estimate switching to 9 speed will drop about 1kg.
Gearing is 36t up front, lowest gear on the IGH is equivalent to a 39t cog. I used to run a 32t up front but it was too much torque and would pull the axle out of the dropouts.
Michelle,
minus a chain
Before her upgrades
Literally just picked it up from the shop. It was sitting in storage for about 25 years. Had no saddle, tires or cables. Pretty happy with it, most of what been put on is period correct. Rides amazing, forgot how quick these things are.
all high end 80's campy and cinelli
>>941258
I got em for 60 bucks but it took some hunting.
http://www.amazon.com/TRP-Retro-Brake-Lever-Silver/dp/B005H418I2
>>941257
But how else can I win the Inter-High?
>>941315
This is pretty sweet, is it Italian? I would put 2015 Veloce 10sp and new wheels on it if you wanted to waste money and update the fuuuuck out of it.
>>941354
The frame was made custom for my dad when he was in England. Don't know who made it.
I was thinking of replacing the wheels, seeing as i'm going to be riding it a lot. Tubular tires are going to be an issue eventually.
>>941194
I agree with everything you posted. The whole bike was built with spare parts I had laying around, it's not like I chose to ride with a knobbie on front and slick on back, or ride with a single brake. I will most definitely "upgrade" these things in time.
I just needed something other than my nice roadie to leave outside and kick around, and quickly.
cf. new tires
to all the earlier posters hating on white bartape.
>>941440
which width and how do you like them so far?
>>941455
28. Like them. Took a bit to dial in pressure. I'm running 65-70 psi
>>941337
Yeah, I found a set of the black ones for cheaper than the non-drilled ones
>>941442
I call your white grips and raise you white pedals and saddle. (the silicon grips clean up pretty well).
>>941440
Nice bike man. The tires are great for the price no?
Ya niggas even carry shit?
[spoiler]pun intended[/spoiler]
>>941534
thanks. yeah I like them. how many miles have you put on yours?
>>941501
you must not have seen the white saddle.
also, why flat pedals on an xc-ish bike?
>>941548
Yah
>>941554
Ive ran both and the pins plus sticky rubber give me more than enough grip. I like being able to put my foot down easily- esp on trails I dont know well. I prob won't be going back to clips. And on the white tip- ive been too embarassed to wear this jersey.
>>941418
cool. we are simpatico. as you were, then.
>>941555
Rabbit, Chin, or Gpig?
Daily
>>941653
>Schwinn
how good is the quality ?
>>941101
is that a 26" or 27" up front?
>>941694
it's a panasonic frame; they were universally well-regarded
It's butted steel so it isn't the lightest frame but it rides so damn good. Put Shimano 600ex arabesque group on it, 700c Mavics, Nitto moustache bars, Brooks cambium saddle and Schwabble Luggano tires on her. With all those changes it's considerably lighter. Maybe 26lbs now
>>941701
Do you think this is a good deal ?
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/bid/5505166011.html
>>941711
That's an older shittier Schwinn but at $100 it's a good deal for a beater bike.
>>941711
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/bik/5508403813.html
Better deal
>>941701
True. I forgot to add that. Thanks F.A.M.
Still working on getting the paint balanced.
Hasn't moved an inch since last week.
>>941315
>>941300
wouldride/10
>>941729
Why.jpg
>>941736
Because it works.
>>941729
Is that one of those new chainless bikes?
>>941725
if this bike could talk it would be severely depressed.
>you want to ride me?
>I guess that would be okay
>I mean, there are better bikes
>I'm nothing special
>can we go home now
>I wish I could go to sleep and never wake up
>why doesn't anyone love me?
>>941737
Walking works
>>941011
looks good m8
>>941653
Holy shit those valves are awful. Those kind of tubes have to be for pretend, deep V fixie rims. Kudos on an otherwise very clean commuter.
90's mtb build with a raceface chain ring.
>>941763
And SRAM x7 9 speed group.
>>941262
needs more cables.
My 2015 Trek 520, been 8000 kms between brake services so im treating her to new pads, discs and cables this weekend
>>941767
thats a nice looking fork- currently restoring my 99 KHS fulll sus so I can overprice it on craigslist.
>>941756
Yeah I donked when I got them. I didn't realize presta valves had different lengths. They compensate for my penis size though
>>941786
Don't you dare overprice it. Just sell it to someone who deserves it. Don't be that guy. I'm counting on you.
>>941698
26" front, 28" back. With such a huge tire (2.25" IIRC) the total wheel diameter is almost the same as the back, though the top tube still slopes forward a bit
>>941813
>28" back
What is the BSD?
Mine on the left. :)
>>941815
622
>>941711
Oh my god, I wish anything around me was that cheap...
WELCOME TO CHICAGO
NOW LUBE UP AND BEND OVER
>>941817
So you really are just a special-snowflake after all.
>>941816
Whoah! those are some little wheels!
>>941820
I thought 622 BSD was fairly common for 700c wheels
bad photo but chck it out lads its fixed sorry
>>940810
huehueheuheuag
Wood post mine but it would only validate a few people's opinions that I go here.
>>941830
Did you fucking paint over the headset cups? Are those plastic pedals? Also splash tape is hideous
>>941821
Sik-fiddy-bee ain't that small!
managed to snap a cheeky pic while sheltering from rain today. Sorry for angle I did not want to get wetter than I already was. Bike became literal mud after that on the wet muddy cycling lanes.
>>941835
>Wood post
I'm very new to bikes. Just got this one yesterday used. I'm in the process of cleaning it up because it was pretty beat up. I will be changing pedals among a few other things.
Did I do alright /n/?
>>941865
Well that depends on how much you paid for it but yeah, that's a nice bike, looks in pretty mint condition.
>>941867
how much would you have paid for it?
>>940831
I have been looking for this frame everywhere since you posted it's a hard bike to find , it's a 2006 Raleigh team
>>941170
>>941267
Are those stainless steel frames? What's a good/affordable stain. steel frame for a rigid mtn bike? I kind of want something 90's mtn bike inspired, Craigslist doesn't have much, can't find a Zaskar.
Pic is my bike. The frame isn't bad but I wish I could carry a second bottle inside. It's probably too much $$ to upgrade it, I hate the shifters and my rear brake lever is fucked, it's integrated into the shifter. tfw no disc brakes too. Bought in 2010, I neglected it for a few years before learning to fix it.
I was looking through this messenger album and find riding through cities on those mountain bikes is the coolest shit:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/trevorhughes/albums/72157624999460264/page1
>>941877
>What's a good/affordable stain. steel frame for a rigid mtn bike?
On-one, Ragley, Cotic, Kona. Soma if burger.
Haven't posted in a while (at least not showing off in PYBT).
Was new to bikes and wasn't yet aware of cyclocross bikes, so chose a flat-bar Escape for handling the rougher roads around here and riding dirt roads in the national forest.
It's got a little more aggressive of a stance than normal hybrids, so not as bad on longer rides but still not perfect.
Now has Ergon GP-3s and a second bottle cage, but I love this pic, so.
>>941816
dont post those big bikes on such smooth trails, makes you get put into fred territory.
>>941882
>>941884
And then my road bike. A Takara Tribute, Japanese bike boom era.
>>941729
keep posting pics of this bad boy, love it
>>941884
hows that topeak treating you, i have an mts, but the velcro is a bit flimsy, so i have to use zip ties
shouldve gotten panniers instead ffs
>>941865
I've got a terk 1400 and it's a pretty awesome bike, so I'd say you did well. I overpaid, $250 but back in 2005. I'm sure I could have haggled him but I didn't know what prices were like back then. I got my money's worth, in any event. it took a surprising amount of abuse, I'd never had an alu bike before but I rode it like I was still a messenger on steel, no problem.
>>941880
Looking through Kona and Soma. Now I'm thinking a cyclocross frame with straight bars is closer suited to what I'm going for. My dad has an old Specialized Stumpjumper (see pic, looks like that) and I'm sort of trying to emulate that style of mountain bike.
I doubt I could buy something new like that without cheap plastic parts (shifter and whatnot) that bend or snap from a fall. I want a no-bullshit, solid bike for commute, light trails, goofing around and wheelies. My dad has been riding that Stumpjumper around since the 80's with original parts. Never fails.
>>941897
Mine works pretty well. Very expensive on my narrow budget though, the only reason I have it is that I won $250 for liking my LBS's facebook page, and so I wasn't so careful with my budget as I normally am on that sort of thing.
Good trunk though, it's not huge but it's got drop down panniers that are great for holding extra clothing on those cold-in-the-morning-warm-in-the-afternoon rides in springs or autumn, and enough room in the trunk proper to carry my basic tools and EDC.
>>941907
maybe buy a stumpjumper, but 2015?
>>941910
That's what a reasonable person would do but I'm too picky, plus I'm sticking with 26" for availability and I really want a frame that looks like the old Stumpjumper. I found a decent looking one on CL I'll bookmark for later. I might just have to build it over time because I don't have the money for a $1000-$2000 bike in one purchase.
>>941907
Just get a hybrid, something like the Vitus Dee 29.
>>941830
First off get a better photo so we can really went into this bike. Painting over the headset cup wasn't your finest hour but it can be easily fixed. Get it into a local bike shop and tell them you want the lower cup pressed out so you can get the paint off. Then have them press it back in. And for that matter your frame looks like it's out of the 1980's, so that splash tape is fine. Also consider installing a blank hood on the other side of the handlebar so you can use that hand position effectively. Since you've got an older style of lever, you'll either want to dig it's brother out of the back of the closet if you still have it, or drop by your local bike co-op to get a similar style. Hell, I'd just put the rear brake back on. It's a good tertiary in case your chain falls off and the front brake doesn't work for some reason.
>>941837
(You)
>>941869
bout tree fiddy
>>941825
Any braking surface wears down after enough use, discs and rims yes. Rotors are cheap, $20+. It depends on the usage, you can check visually just by seeing how much it has worn down. Some rims have wear marks to tell more exactly. You can rebuild the wheels on the same hubs or just buy a new wheelset. This is an advantage of discs to just replace the rotor.
>>941877
Gold frame owner here, lolno it's a cheap alu frame. I don't know the stainless market much, but I can tell you the adjective "affordable" doesn't go with it. I'd just stick with chromo/alu if you're on a budget.
Got a new wheel for $100, did I do good /n/?
>>941865
That bike will be only as good as the miles you put into it. Go, ride, enjoy it.
Only pic I got on this phone shit quality soz
>>941960
>hookworms
those things weigh more than the moon.
>>941963
Yee but they carve up da corners
>>941567
Look at that long ass wheelbase... of course it's hi-ten
>>941965
try some geax/vittoria tattoo or booze, much lighter and perform fantastically, i've got tattoo's on my beater i love them.
>>940880
Here's my 1996 Mongoloid
Still have to buy a hanger so I can put the front brake back on
>>941968
I like this.
>>941968
>Still have to buy a hanger so I can put the front brake back on
kek
>>941967
+1, I've had Tattoos and they were pretty good (I had white so the black ones should be even better) and I'm now running Booze Lights which are even better and lighter. Also they can be had incredibly cheap especially compared to Hookworms.
>>941737
>>941977
>Tora
Replaced my stock Tora... was a great fork for the money.
>>941825
Old pic. Uncomfortable as fuck.
still need to get a rigid fork.
>>941977
too right they can, i paid £8 for a pair of tattoo's from planet-X last year, and still have tons of tread left, and not a single puncture with them.
>>941949
I want to believe anon.
>>941984
What's innabox, m8?
>>941968
WHAT THE FUCK ARE THOSE BAR ENDS TELL ME WHO MAKES THEM RIGHT NOW
>>941980
lol, I wish it was a Tora. It's just a Suntour (not actually too bad, just heavy and basically no adjustments) that the previous owner decided to slap some stickers on. I started peeling them off and then got bored, I'll finish it one day.
>>941987
$100 AUD including postage, surely that is a good deal right?
>>941998
They came with the bike. They're "ZOOM" brand.
>>941992
20m wide handlebars
>>941932
>Any braking surface wears down after enough use
Shit! How would I know? Could the wheels crack down on me on a ride or something? I'm about to go down on a 30 km / 90 min intense city wide commute in a few hours and I'd like not to die.
>>942115
When cracks do form due to worn down rims, the cracks run in the same direction as the rim
You can tell that your rim braking surface is getting worn when it becomes concave.
Replacing wheels/rims due to worn out brake tracks is a fact of high-milage and wet weather riding, but keeping the brakes and rims clean prevents accelerated wear.
Because the photo is off-topic, see >>942120 for a picture of how to check for worn out rims
>>942006
Those rims are known for breaking during hard braking
>>941885
What tubing?
Also fork looks crashed
>>941907
>tfw no stumped luggy
JDIMSA
>>942193
Especially when your brake pads are half off the braking surface
>>942208
No, it really doesn't look crashed at all.
My bike got stolen 2 days ago. I took this picture 3 days ago. I'm still sad.
>>942214
Did they go through that ulock?
>>942228
Believe it or not, they cut through the wheel it self. I'm just as confused as anyone.
>>942233
They cut through the wheel? How did you lock your bike?
>>942233
>they cut through the wheel it self
What the actual fuck
Posting my bike just because I took pictures to put it up for sale. No, I'm not a grill.
blue - 99% soviet
white - from all over the world
r8
>>942239
I'm guessing he locked the rear wheel inside the rear triangle, a.k.a. the Sheldon method. Sheldon thought that it was safe because who the hell would take the time to cut through tire and wheel, but he underestimated the persistence of tweakers.
>>942304
If you lock inside the triangle you also have to cut the frame, dumbass. That's why it's safe; you can cut it out, but it'll ruin the frame and you can't sell it on.
>>942300
>discbull
MAH NIGGA
>>941968
Looks like fun.
new bar tape
>>942306
He means locking around the tyre and rim, inside the rear triangle (but not around the frame tubes). That way the only way to get the bike would be to squash the wheel enough to fit through the rear triangle, cut the lock, or the most logical and easiest option of cutting the wheel.
Only a retard would lock a bike worth stealing in that way, you could have it in under a minute with a hobby hacksaw.
>>942307
shiet
>>942311
>sheldon method
No.
Not done yet
Got obsessed with the mini velo idea 5'8" Manlet so fits perfectly
I just use it as a stationary bike (just on bike trainer and small wheels help for easy storage) my trainer is the one from performance bike that folds into itself
>>942320
Fuck me, I take it back. Sheldon actually suggested such a retarded locking strategy. I'm seriously contemplating speaking ill of the dead.
>>942214
if that is a kryptonite lock they will will cover likt 30% of your new bike cost or w/e if you registered the lock
>>942325
Only if they cut or broke the lock *and* left it.
>broken lock and/or broken links– required as proof of product failure
Sounds like they didn't touch the lock.
>>942208
Tange 900 double butted chromoly.
Fork is fine as far as I know.
>>942321
Mini velo is fine but I wouldn't have gone with Respect. There is a limitation on chainring size as mentioned in another thread. Next time get a Mercier or whatever it's called from Bikes Direct, or go through the hassle of having one imported from Japan.
The Respect isn't a waste; it's still good for shitting around on in your local area. Enjoy it!
>>942341
Can it not go any larger than the stock 44t? That's pretty dumb if so, with the 16t in the back that's going to be slow as shit. With a 130mm hub width you can't just slap a BMX wheel in there with a 9t driver either. Seems like the only option is to build up a new wheel with a road bike hub and convert that to single speed, not sure how low you could go with that though.
>>942341
Can't I just get a new crank?
>>942355
Most bmx spacing is 120mm and have longer axels for pegs so you can space them out to get the chain in line
>>942369
They're 110mm. It might be doable depending on the specific hub but most are going to be fairly tight. Pegs don't take up anywhere near 10mm, probably less than 5mm, so there's no point making axles much longer than they need to be. Then if you want to get the chainline correct you're probably only going to want to space the NDS which is going to require an even longer axle. Then finally you have to make sure you get the offset correct when choosing spoke lengths.
>>942370
on dan's comp there are a fuckload of 120MM hubs for BMX bikes
for both left hand and right hand drive
>>942300
The downtube and toptube look pretty fucked on that blue bike
>>942370
you shim from the NDS to get your chainline lined up, its real easy to line up a chainline
the dual pivot brake compensates for the off centerness by rotating on it's single mounting point
only thing weird is its going to look funky from the back since your wheels are 10mm offset from inline
idk why its so hard to comprehend am i just god tier at bikes or something?
>>942355
>Can it not go any larger than the stock 44t?
Some other thread about mini velos had a closer pic but it was pretty obvious; the stock chainring already comes very close to the chainstay. I've never owned one of those Respect bikes, so maybe I'm incorrect. Whoever owns it would need to weigh in.
>>942403
You would just have the wheel dished you numpty. And yeah, even if the axle is for 110mm just get a longer axle and set it up on that.
Took my cheap dirt jumper out to the Mtb trails today. I'm sore and [not surprisingly] Kenda Kiniptions are HORRIBLE on loose/muddy stuff.
Did about 40 miles today, lots of hills. I still need to get a new commuter.
>>942430
how do you like the Bianchi?
>>942433
It's pretty great. Needs a wash and some lube, but it keeps kicking through some rough shit.
>>941883
It's just a warm up/cool down track we use between the car park and main trails in the area.
>>941865
That saddle looks like a bag of suck. If you wanna be thorough replace all the housing and cabling. I wouldn't bet my life on a 20 year old brake cable. Servicing the bottom bracket can also save you a lot of heartache when it inevitably starts to act up.
[spoiler]>>942399
Their website is a load of shit and I can't few the specs tab for any of the hubs, does it say the width there? I don't get why they'd change the width, I haven't been into BMX in a while but when I was the width was always the same and I can't find anything saying it has ever been 120mm.
>>942403
>idk why its so hard to comprehend
I understand it, that's why I mentioned spacing the NDS in my post. The issue is not the brake or even what it will look like but rather the clearance between the frame and tyre, if the axle is even long enough to space the hub out.
>>942426
> just get a longer axle
Maybe I'm wrong but I doubt that's a thing. Most cassette hubs have proprietary axles (freewheel hubs aren't worth bothering with as they don't go small enough and the bike already has one) so you even if you can get a replacement axle the chances of them making such an unnecessarily long one are slim.
I'm not saying it's completely impossible, but no matter what it's going to be a massive pain in the arse and personally I'd rather just buy a different frame.
>>942487
Send an email to Dan's with your specific problem and start a dialogue You'll have the problem sorted in a week. Good luck.
>>942520
Not worth it, even if I still rode BMX I'm not American.
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