Ultimate Bike Thread....

[David]

I got a wild hair and built a gravel bike. I tried to use as much parts as I had on hand but still had to buy a frame set (Trek Domane ALR on sale for $650), Bontrager Paradigm Comp 25 wheels ($500), disk brakes, tires and shifters. And yes, I know my garage is a mess!

I need to adjust the cockpit a bit with different bars and stem but so far I like it.

[jwasbury]

I am really enjoying my gravel bike: Moots Routt RSL

[billybek]

Not a really nice day outside and was looking for something that lead me to this article.
Thought it was an interesting read.
Also interesting were the comments. Lots of comments!
https://www.adventure-journal.com/2018/05/culture-mountain-biking-gone-astray/

[Racerbvd]

[ghiaholic]

My bike hauler at Big White.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by ghiaholic

My bike hauler at Big White.

[flon3y]

My 911 has a bike on it more often than not...










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[Racerbvd]

Very cool, I just picked up this Retro Skyway TA.

[DFW_IE]

Nice find- I remember those skyway mags, I wanted them so bad but never had a chance to get them. I did end up with a nice set of Peregrine 48 spoke rims on my Morales frame. Had a lot of fun with them.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by DFW_IE

Nice find- I remember those skyway mags, I wanted them so bad but never had a chance to get them. I did end up with a nice set of Peregrine 48 spoke rims on my Morales frame. Had a lot of fun with them.

Like the frame and fork, they are retro Graphites. I'm an old school guy, even my new bikes look old.
Now this is truly old school BMX

[Schrup]

Son racing at Stevens a couple weeks back.

["A"]

Built up a few Cheap Chinese Carbon frames in the last couple of years...

Been riding this one, put about 600 miles since MAR 2019:


Previous build was too small on the frame, sold it to a neighbor who wanted a cheap carbon bike:


Current project for TT frame, trying out some new wireless shifting components, due to the complex internal cable routing among the handlebars/stem/headtube of the frame:



Larger frame size of the previous build is also in the works, internal cable routing is PITA:

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by "A"

Built up a few Cheap Chinese Carbon frames in the last couple of years...

Been riding this one, put about 600 miles since MAR 2019:


Previous build was too small on the frame, sold it to a neighbor who wanted a cheap carbon bike:


Current project for TT frame, trying out some new wireless shifting components, due to the complex internal cable routing among the handlebars/stem/headtube of the frame:



Larger frame size of the previous build is also in the works, internal cable routing is PITA:

Those are SWEET!!!!
Thursday night old fart bmx ride.

[Jeff Alton]

"A"...

What are the details on those frames? Look pretty aero. Interested in where weight and where you sourced them.

Cheers

["A"]

Originally Posted by Jeff Alton

"A"...

What are the details on those frames? Look pretty aero. Interested in where weight and where you sourced them.

Cheers

They are generic manufactures in China, I've only purchased through eBay, but there are other direct purchase from manufacturers' websites.

I usually accumulate a decent rebate on eBay every quarter to get a good discount on the purchase of these frames.

My bicycle racing days are mostly gone, not putting out nearly as much power from my legs to need a bike that gets constantly abused with race efforts. These frames has been holding up well, comfortable ride for longer rides (40-50 miles), and stiff enough to climb up steep hills in my area (12-16% gradient).

I run 700x25c tires on them, along with the Chinese carbon wheels help with comfort level.

I haven't weigh them specifically, but they are lighter than my 19 year-old Litespeed (sub 19 lb.) that I have put over 72k miles on.


Similar frames are plenty on eBay, just need to know what you are looking for.
Currently I can only find this listing on eBay for the frame that I ride:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263634606539

[plexiform]

love my fat bike!

[LEAKYSEALS951]

My 1985 Schwinn Cimarron MTB/Touring project is now underway. Spent the last month fitting trinkets for touring and trying to match color. Recovered seat with new leather. All sorts of new bearings /spokes/ brakes/ fenders/ and such. Even got some leather fender splash guards (not pictured). All the bling. New Ortlieb front panniers. New surly front rack. Geometry so silly, only a middle aged old fart could love.

Just came back from the welder with some frame repairs and new water bottle mounts/mid fork carrier mounts. Usually I'd braze it myself, but no access to torch. Takes a lot of faith to hand something like this off to a stranger, but turned out o.k. Now to the backyard for complete sandblast / finishing/ and paint! (Still need sticker source.. arghh!!!)



Three different shades of green trying to match original (hard to see in pic)

[Racerbvd]

I'm rebuilding the BVD Ripper..

[Captain Ahab Jr]

The bike I always wanted, think I need to make a mid-life crisis purchase

https://www.raleigh.co.uk/stbur19-super-tuff-burner?gclid=Cj0KCQjwuNbsBRC-ARIsAAzITufuH2-wjiVmHGMce1y2_66-07TMfMGzsUFPoeVg79Iz5bTBJxltfbsaArOyEALw_wcB

[nota]

kind of heavy at Approximate Weight 12.8kg listed

the last bmx racer I sold was about 12 lbs [little kids but full 20'']
and my 26'' mtb g fisher alloy weight is 25 lbs with a rockshock [judy]