Ultimate Bike Thread....

[Bourbeau]

Our son's 16th birthday gift.

[CurtEgerer]

Originally Posted by Laneco

I rode one and didn't like it. It worked very nicely, but I kept staring at the front wheel. I run into enough things when I'm watching the trail, so this was a deal breaker for me and I wound up with traditional two-legged forks.

angela

It's the cycling equivalent to the Spademan (toeless) ski binding from the 70s. I tried those once and couldn't quit looking down at the front of my ski boot!

[Joe Bob]

Spademan's were popular rental bindings.....

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Laneco

You still see Leftys in the cross country and 24 hour race circuit. They work just fine and hold up to some hardassed racing (some of the 24 hour guys are REALLY fast).

I rode one and didn't like it. It worked very nicely, but I kept staring at the front wheel. I run into enough things when I'm watching the trail, so this was a deal breaker for me and I wound up with traditional two-legged forks.

angela

Yep, same with me, a mental thing, when I would be on the gate, looking down at the single strut, it would screw with my mind. The Kastan concept came to Lynn while watching air planes land at the airport, or so one friend who rode for him told me.

[jyl]

I gather the Gruber is noisy in operation, not stealthy enough that you could get away with using it in competition.

And think of all the photos taken of Fabian and his bike during those races, by fans and pros, still and video. Even a very discreet button would be discovered.

I'd still like one though . . .

Quote de jyl

The thing with e-bikes is that they can be easily modified to go 25-30 mph on electric alone, and people moving at that speed don't mix well with regular cyclists pedaling 15 mph on narrow bike lanes. The technology is new enough that there isn't a clear code of conduct. When should an e-bike rider be in the bike lane versus in the normal traffic lane? How can you tell if an e-bike complies with max power limits if the motors look the same at different power levels? So far this hasn't been a problem in my experience, I seldom see any e-bikes on the road. But it will be.

I'm seeing a whole lot more of electrics. Not sure if municipalities regulate e-bikes and I have no problem if they use a bike path or trail. Surely they are improving and lighter weight.



A look into the future with the tiny Gruber bevel drive electric motor set into a seat tube / bottom bracket. Priced at a whopping $2,400.. just for the parts and has to be custom installed. Cylinder type battery NiCad packs like the ones used in a Paslode nailer make the whole package even more stealth.

Remember the rumor Fabian Cancellara was using a secret motor to assist him on both his victories at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix?



Gruber Assist Kit Review - BikeRadar

[look 171]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

C'dale sure ain't afraid to try new things. Remember this?

Oh yeah, but companies should stay with what they know and market the hell out of their products. Motorcross? Seriously, what a waste of money for them. Are there any more of those running around?

[Joe Bob]

Electric Bicycle Trailer - Ridekick - A Simple Ebike Conversion

[CurtEgerer]

Ya gotta love Peter Sagan.

The no-hands wheelie on Alpe d'Huez

[Joe Bob]

$10K for a 4.5KW electric bike.....is this in anyone's wheelhouse?

[Joe Bob]

Governor Moonbeam signs the 3 foot to bikes passing law......about time.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/23/new-law-requires-drivers-to-stay-3-feet-away-when-passing-bicyclists/

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by look 171

Oh yeah, but companies should stay with what they know and market the hell out of their products. Motorcross? Seriously, what a waste of money for them. Are there any more of those running around?

I wouldn't mind having one, a buddy was a Rep for them when they did this..

[Racerbvd]

[herr_oberst]

^^^^^ I'm intrigued by that tandem moped. Funny that the pedals aren't synced, and those saddles cannot be original, can they?

What a cool piece.

[intakexhaust]

Originally Posted by Bourbeau

Our son's 16th birthday gift.

Nice

Fixation
Fixed Gear Gallery

[intakexhaust]

Came across a bike junkyard today. Pretty sorry affair for the owner. Claims he has 3000 bikes. Parts all over the place. Bikes have been sitting outside year round, many in storage sheds and 1/2 dozen trailers. I looked though a window in one building with those appearing to be in better condition, organized - lined up or hanging. Wasn't permitted inside to look any further. Mix of everything, usual scrap to interesting. Nothing mint or choice.

Anyhow, there is an original british Lambert Grand Prix, guessing 1972 / 73. Oddball but surely a conversation piece for fun rides. Complete with all the original and rare components. Looks like this stock picture, same color (70's purple) and a smaller frame. They're sort of fussy and only for the collector. I don't think anyone would want one as a daily ride. This one still has the aluminum 'death' fork! The fork is worth keeping but highly suggest a swap out if really planning to use the bike. Has the weird center handlebar sleeve, gold anodized aluminum. Guessing it weighs 20 to 22 lbs. If anyone is interested, seller wants $150. (Would have to figure $100 for shipping too.) If the frame was larger, I would take it but willing to assist any here if interested. I could go back, get pics, serial number etc. It needs a complete and major going thru and the paint is scratched, worn, etc.



Lambert bikes

[vahena]

A bike I picked up in the township dump last week, guy just dropped it off due to moving and not using it anymore. I am 6'3" and I needed a bike with a 63cm or 35" standover and found this in the dump, needed a crank arm and a pedal.
It is a Nishiki century touring bike in great condition, tires, gearing, and no rust very few scratches and needed no adjusting everything works perfectly. Ithad a milage counter on the front forkthat read 493 miles This is my newdaily ride along the beach, I love it.

[porsche4life]

Why would anyone throw that old steel beauty away!?!?

[vahena]

As you get older things change, not so important to you anymore as they used to be. I am 63 and I just sold my 911 porsche in near perfect condition, I loved that car but as I said things change. He was done with it and I was looking for something exactly like it. Thats seems to be the cycle of life

[look 171]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

Why would anyone throw that old steel beauty away!?!?

One man's trash is...

Well, I like a certain old bikes, for their looks, but not so much for their riding qualities. Been there done that. Since, I started in a certain era, I have a real soft spot for their looks and technology of the time. Make no mistake, I am a big carbon fan but will always have a steel bike around or two just so I can look at them.

[intakexhaust]

.... or having this 1947 Monark aluminum HEX tube. Going, going, going final bids 1947 Monark Silver King "Hex Tube" Bike Vintage Aluminum 40's Bicycle | eBay