Ultimate Bike Thread....

[billybek]

One for Byron...

My son's buddy that had his bike stolen the other day showed up today with his dads bmx bike.
Factory Kuwahara from back in the day....
Was in great condition.

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by look 171

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.

What I like so far: The Countervail technology in the frame does a good job at taking some of the harshness out of rough roads. I can ride farther and not feel so beaten up. But then the frame geometry is not a pure racing bike because it is an “endurance” bike with longer chain stays. More like a gravel bike. The Ultegra gruppo works flawlessly. Disc brakes are great.
Dislikes: Steering is not as quick as my racing bikes and takes some getting used to. The bike is not super light, 17lbs, but still performs better than my heavier bikes for climbing and accelerating. Again if you are looking for a racing bike, you need to go up a level. I was looking for comfort, racy looks and a good all rounder.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by billybek

One for Byron...

My son's buddy that had his bike stolen the other day showed up today with his dads bmx bike.
Factory Kuwahara from back in the day....
Was in great condition.

Very cool, thanks for sharing. They are selling a 26" version of that now.

[Gus Berges]

Hi Byron: what would you think this bike is worth today? $500?

Not sure why images are not showing up (at least for me...) I tried the "old" method of uploading and the new one. Images (3) are ±350kb each. When I edit the post, there are hyperlinks for the images, but none show up. Weird...

[billybek]

Originally Posted by Gus Berges

Hi Byron: what would you think this bike is worth today? $500?

Not sure why images are not showing up (at least for me...) I tried the "old" method of uploading and the new one. Images (3) are ±350kb each. When I edit the post, there are hyperlinks for the images, but none show up. Weird...

Open your images in Paint and save as jpg format. You are trying to post png images and that doesn't work here.
After saving as a jpg then upload those images.

[Bob Kontak]

Brother taking a trip across New York this week on the Erie Canal bike trail. He's highlighting Cuomo simply to chap my Dad's ass.

Interesting bicycle. I think he has close to $3k in it with added bells and whistles.

[Gus Berges]

Thanks Bill! Didn't realize I didn't have jpgs... Mea culpa. In any case, here is the bike that is for sale locally. Totally outdated, but totally cool (IMHO). XTR groupset, Spynergy wheels, etc. Wondering what a fair price for something like this would be....

[billybek]

Not sure but it is a very cool bike, Gus.

[gtc]

I suspect that bike would probably be worth more in parts, since it's such a grab bag of different era components.
Those Spinergy wheels were heavy and poorly received, but it seems like there have been a few sold on ebay lately for some reasonable money.

Originally Posted by Gus Berges

Thanks Bill! Didn't realize I didn't have jpgs... Mea culpa. In any case, here is the bike that is for sale locally. Totally outdated, but totally cool (IMHO). XTR groupset, Spynergy wheels, etc. Wondering what a fair price for something like this would be....

[sammyg2]

I know you guys are all proud of your bikes and stuff and I really don't want to come off as trying to one-up anybody, but I'd like to share a pic of my bike.
it cost me my whole life savings, but I said what the heck.



I know, pretty awesome. It has front springs and everything.
My wife bought it for my son ($75) to use his freshman year on campus, but after that it just sat so I snagged it.
I've been putting around 30 miles a week on it, which translates to 100 miles on one of newfangled light weight bikes.

[Gus Berges]

Originally Posted by gtc

I suspect that bike would probably be worth more in parts, since it's such a grab bag of different era components.
Those Spinergy wheels were heavy and poorly received, but it seems like there have been a few sold on ebay lately for some reasonable money.

Seller wants $500. Not into parting it out and sell for parts, just thought it was a cool bike, but yes, definitely a hodge podge of eras

[LEAKYSEALS951]

https://bikepacking.com/bikes/curve-titanosaur-36er/

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

https://bikepacking.com/bikes/curve-titanosaur-36er/

That is fricking cool looking.

Seller wants $500. Not into parting it out and sell for parts, just thought it was a cool bike, but yes, definitely a hodge podge of eras*

Did you get it??

BTW,
I have a set of Spin wheels for one of my Porsche "S" bikes

[Gus Berges]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

That is fricking cool looking.

Did you get it??

BTW,
I have a set of Spin wheels for one of my Porsche "S" bikes

Nah, it's a small size and I need a medium/large, plus right now with the severe limitations on being able to leave the house, just doesn't make too much sense. Once this situation gets better, I'll look into getting a proper MTB so I can ride some trails with the twin boys.

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Gus Berges

Nah, it's a small size and I need a medium/large, plus right now with the severe limitations on being able to leave the house, just doesn't make too much sense. Once this situation gets better, I'll look into getting a proper MTB so I can ride some trails with the twin boys.

Well, $2100 takes the Jad
What type of riding do you like to do, what is your experience?
I have fun riding single track trails on a 24" BMX bike, very Maneuverable.

Saw this out a bike shop while hunting for a box.

[stevej37]

My 8 speed Vilano with Shimano gear set.
Disc brakes and Alfine belt driven hub.

.

[Sarc]

Very nice Vilano ^^^.

Here's my old LeMond BA.

[Gus Berges]

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Well, $2100 takes the Jad
What type of riding do you like to do, what is your experience?
I have fun riding single track trails on a 24" BMX bike, very Maneuverable.

Saw this out a bike shop while hunting for a box.

That Dogma is pretty cool, the newer F12 even cooler

I used to ride (non pro!) BMX as a teenager, then MTB during college, last bike was a nice road bike, so done all sorts of riding. Kids into trail riding. A nice XC bike on 29" will fit the bill when the time is right. As is, here in Panama, we are only allowed to leave the house for 2 hours 2 days a week . Necessary in order to try and keep COVID under control....

[Racerbvd]

Originally Posted by Gus Berges

That Dogma is pretty cool, the newer F12 even cooler

I used to ride (non pro!) BMX as a teenager, then MTB during college, last bike was a nice road bike, so done all sorts of riding. Kids into trail riding. A nice XC bike on 29" will fit the bill when the time is right. As is, here in Panama, we are only allowed to leave the house for 2 hours 2 days a week . Necessary in order to try and keep COVID under control....

I started riding bmx in the 70s and never stopped.
This is a prototype, but I think it is cool.

[Otter74]

Bromptons are great! They’re a marvel of packaging. Here’s mine on a trip to Portland for friends’ wedding a couple of years ago. Did it door to door on the Brompton, hate-checked the bike, ride it right out of the airport and into the city. At the time I didn’t have a front bag big enough for the whole
Weekend, so I needed a backpack.

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Brother taking a trip across New York this week on the Erie Canal bike trail. He's highlighting Cuomo simply to chap my Dad's ass.

Interesting bicycle. I think he has close to $3k in it with added bells and whistles.