Ultimate Bike Thread....

[billybek]

Originally Posted by arcsine

Just (almost) finished a bike for my daughter as she heads off to college in the fall. It is a 1952 Schwinn. Original crank, hubs, frame, fork and handlebars. I did my first wheel lacing with new spokes and rims and then paint. She thinks it is pretty cool.

Lovely!
Nice job, dad.

[LWJ]

^^^Billybek. Bike theft at colleges is close to 100%. Take serious precautions! Lovely, BTW.

["A"]

Bought this on eBay for less than $450 (with rebates) delivered to my driveway.

Looking forward to putting it to work in NYC metro, maybe fit an electric motor when I wear out the rear wheel.

[71T Targa]

Interesting story on the history of Mongoose



Edit: Not sure why the video is picking up midway through...

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by 71T Targa

Interesting story on the history of Mongoose



Edit: Not sure why the video is picking up midway through...

Rick was great man as well loved and helped build the sport literally until he passed.
Some of my Retros pay respect to him.









2 of my Mongooses

[sc_rufctr]

You look better without a beard Byron.

My dream ride!

[Hugh R]

Don’t remember if I posted this before. 1975 or so Raleigh International I bought new, full Campy and Brooks saddle. After 6,000 miles on the back of the RV going cross country I decided to de-scuz it

Yeah, the leather on the saddle is soft and well oiled like a well taken care of baseball glove. In CA you can't buy mineral spirits any more, at least not in LA, so they sell some "clean air solvent" which is basically Acetone, which isn't worth spit for degreasing, so I went and got a gallon of diesel fuel; I don't think you can buy kerosene here any more.

[David]

Originally Posted by 71T Targa

Interesting story on the history of Mongoose



Edit: Not sure why the video is picking up midway through...

Cool story. I wasn’t cool enough or good enough too ride a Mongoose.

[Purrybonker]

Here's my road bike "fleet" these days:

2017 Ridley Fenix Disc. Carbon frame, Shimano 105 drive train. About 12,000 km during 2019.



Decided to go electronic for 2020 - Trek Domane SLR 7 Project One. SRam eTap. 2,000 km in the past couple of months. I've really been enjoying the electronics, particularly being able to program the shifters. Plus the lack of cable clutter.

[David]

^ that's a sweet ride! I'd stretch everyday until I could put a proper Madone stem on it.

I've lowered my stem in steps over the last year and gotten it several centimeters lower than I would have thought possible. I've had severe neck pain when riding for many years and breaking my neck mountain biking in 2018 didn't help. I still have neck pain but it's not as severe as it was a few years ago even with the lower bar position. Stretching my neck almost every day now helps too.

["A"]

Windy day, social distancing/isolation ride with sketchy wheels.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by "A"

Windy day, social distancing/isolation ride with sketchy wheels.

That is fricking SWEET!!!

["A"]

Unboxing was straight forward, this bike was packed really well..
even for Cannondale standards back in the early 90's


Lifting the +100 lb. bike out of the box was not easy, even without front wheel & all parts mounted.


Less than 30 min., it's assembled & charging.. will take a spin once charged.

["A"]

Not mine, not even a bicycle.. but some of you might find this interesting.

https://silodrome.com/motorized-mongoose-bmx-bike/?fbclid=IwAR3kKrEjoD8A-aRNfRJdbGbaejWCgNaaY7Rn9VanDmFP0X6BoQttUFarLNQ

[LEAKYSEALS951]

^Love it. Nice spoke pattern. The muffler pointing up must be nice in winter

Mounted a set of ACS rims I laced a while back. I'm thinking about mounting some freestyle tires and hitting the local skatepark. I'm 50. What could possibly go wrong?

[RSBob]

2020 Infinito CV with Ultegra and Campy rims. Had it two weeks and put 300 miles on it. Compared to my old steelies this thing climbs and accelerates really well. Took me a week to dial everything in.

Just added a Selle saddle which weighs next to nothing but costs next to something else. When the temps are over 80 my feet swell and start to really burn. Ordered a pair of S Works Vents to hopefully keep my feet cooler with no pain. Never needed this fancy stuff in my 30s and 40s, but if it keeps me on the bike...

[look 171]

Originally Posted by RSBob

2020 Infinito CV with Ultegra and Campy rims. Had it two weeks and put 300 miles on it. Compared to my old steelies this thing climbs and accelerates really well. Took me a week to dial everything in.

Just added a Selle saddle which weighs next to nothing but costs next to something else. When the temps are over 80 my feet swell and start to really burn. Ordered a pair of S Works Vents to hopefully keep my feet cooler with no pain. Never needed this fancy stuff in my 30s and 40s, but if it keeps me on the bike...

I have been thinking about a new bike for some time and the Bianchi is top of my list along with a Specialized. I don't really need a new bike, but I am itching for something new. Let me know more on how you like it or things you dislike about it.

[billybek]

Frickin thieves...
My 12 year old son's friend came over yesterday morning in tears. Someone broke into his parents garage and his was the only bike in there that wasn't locked down.
Poor little guy was heartbroken.
Was a nice little Norco Fluid hardtail.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

^Love it. Nice spoke pattern. The muffler pointing up must be nice in winter

Mounted a set of ACS rims I laced a while back. I'm thinking about mounting some freestyle tires and hitting the local skatepark. I'm 50. What could possibly go wrong?

Love the Torker..
My Retro 20" Skyway.

[Racerbvd]

Mounted a set of ACS rims I laced a while back. I'm thinking about mounting some freestyle tires and hitting the local skatepark.*I'm 50. What could possibly go wrong?

You definitely don't want to catch any air on those Zs.
Cruising the Fat Ripper today.