350D_user
B+W film devotee
After years of not having a bike, for lethargy reasons, I've since got myself a cheap mountain bike...
It's currently "work in progress".. I hate the red/black colour scheme, the chain and gears need a damn good clean/degrease, and the front derailer shifter doesn't work.
It's currently "work in progress".. I hate the red/black colour scheme, the chain and gears need a damn good clean/degrease, and the front derailer shifter doesn't work.
dave lackey
Veteran
Well, tomorrow, at around 9:00 am, I will ride the Silver Comet Trail that goes from Atlanta to Alabama! Not all of it, just a section since I have a borrowed car tomorrow and a friendly cyclist riding as a guide and friend. Since it is part of the Rails/Trails initiative, NO HILLS!
Not only that, but NO CARS! Woohoo!
Will try to take some pics with the D40 on this trip. If it is at all scenic, I can always plan for a day trip with the M3 later in the summer.
Time to hit the sack! Got a lotta miles to do tomorrow. Good night everyone.
Not only that, but NO CARS! Woohoo!
Will try to take some pics with the D40 on this trip. If it is at all scenic, I can always plan for a day trip with the M3 later in the summer.
Time to hit the sack! Got a lotta miles to do tomorrow. Good night everyone.
dave lackey
Veteran
Hi, Dave! Great to hear from you, though sorry to hear of the ongoing job (or lack thereof) issue.
Sometimes, while dodging impatient city drivers up here, and negotiating dicey roundabouts (Grand Army Plaza, here, in Brooklyn, is notorious as a potential life-shortener, even though the DOT has made some improvements), I must say that things have improved quite a bit overall for cyclists. Not all the additional bike lanes are as well-executed as I'd like, but the fact that they are there makes a statement that's hard to ignore. And, as a result, I'm seeing a lot more people on bikes.
So I've been told regarding Atlanta. I'm hoping this is simply a matter of that city being behind the curve, and the the probability for change is considerable.
I've almost always had a "workhorse" bike for grunt work like commuting, shopping and the like. These bikes were, and are, purpose-built for the job, and while they're usually worn around the edges a bit, I don't regard them as "beaters" any more than I'd regard a well-used (but not trashed) Leica M as such.
Here's my current daily-driver ride:
Meet FauxFix. The handlebar tape has since been changed to more-closely match the Brooks saddle.
It's a 70s Motobecane Grand Jubile (that's the correct spelling), with its original 12-speed drivetrain swapped for a two-speed automatic hub with coaster brake. Much simpler and trouble-free, always ready-to-go, and as elegant as your garden-variety fixed-gear ride, but without the usual baggage riding fixed confers. I've been sort of petitioning manufactuers (like Sachs/SRAM, who originally made the hub I'm using) to bring it back; Schwinn is having a two-speed hub made exclusively for them by a company in Taiwan, initially for use on their own models, but they're hinting they might offer them by themselves for public sale. I can only hope.
- Barrett
Dang, Barrett...
Just re-read your post and noticed you have a Grand Jubilee! That was my LAST bike and I gave it to a friend 5 years ago. Tried to get it back but it went to another guy who is enjoying it now
I really missed mine. It was the most gorgeous blue color and the saddle fit me fine. Much more comfortable saddle than my Madone's. Loved that Motobecane.
amateriat
We're all light!
Damn it, Fred, there you go making me think of Buckaroo Banzai again with this thing...
"Modern" as it is, I like your setup a lot. Will want a good look at it should we pass each other in these parts (haven't been in the Hook in a little bit, but have a few tech gigs happening there soon).
Lazy and tired is no shame, so long as you're riding.
- Barrett
"Modern" as it is, I like your setup a lot. Will want a good look at it should we pass each other in these parts (haven't been in the Hook in a little bit, but have a few tech gigs happening there soon).
Lazy and tired is no shame, so long as you're riding.
- Barrett
dave lackey
Veteran
Well, I rode the Silver Comet with a local enthusiast yesterday. Nice! Very nice ride. We rode from Smyrna to Dallas, Ga. (halfway to Alabama) and got back before lunch. Took the camera along but never stopped to take a single frame....the ride was too much fun and the conversation was great.
Not too crowded on a weekday and the trees provided plenty of shade. I was very impressed. At least, until I came upon the "Jennifer Ewing" memorial that was erected on the location of her brutal rape and murder in 2006. The low-life who did it received his just penalty in the death sentence recently, but, still, the crude memorial is a testament to the evil around us. Even on a path in suburban Atlanta.
Maybe we should do another poll on who carries a weapon on their bicycle?
Not too crowded on a weekday and the trees provided plenty of shade. I was very impressed. At least, until I came upon the "Jennifer Ewing" memorial that was erected on the location of her brutal rape and murder in 2006. The low-life who did it received his just penalty in the death sentence recently, but, still, the crude memorial is a testament to the evil around us. Even on a path in suburban Atlanta.
Maybe we should do another poll on who carries a weapon on their bicycle?
AgentX
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Hmm, well, I do now that I'm back in the saddle. But I'm in a critical-crime environment. It's a real pain riding with various types of "protective equipment" but an unfortunately smart thing to do around here.
[Apologies for horrendous photos of the bikes...I forget that I get unlimited DoF even at 2.8 with the P&S]
I just went from bikeless to having rebuilt 2 frames from old parts, including my first off-road singlespeed. (It's been in several geared configurations before...)
And my more high-tech ride, a Turner RFX.
Used to ride all the time when I lived in California; have been a little busy this past year and have let my gear sit idle until this weekend. Mountain biking was my passion...
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Mablo
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I have two bikes and I use them both. First one is an older French "Vitus" racing bike with a slick yellow carbon frame and Campagnolo equipment. The second one that I find myself using more these days is a Gianni Motta "Cyclocross" bike. It's basically a sturdy racing bike with fatter tires and brakes from a MTB-bike. I propably should sell my racing bike (my racing days are long gone) and buy a touring bike instead.
giannimotta.jpg
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Honu-Hugger
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I ride often and have a couple bikes. This is my current favorite road bike (BMC SLC-01).
noah b
Established
I ride an old raleigh single speed to and from school, but my fun bike is a scott speedster mmmm
Frontman
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I have 4 bikes, all of which I ride regularly.
The bike I ride the most is my old Schwinn Phantom. It has been restored and updated, using a Shimano Nexus 8 speed hub (a big improvement over the 2 speed original). I often ride this bike around Metro Tokyo, you'll sometimes see it parked out front of Nikon House or Sankyo Camera (I stop in those shops each week to see if they've gotten in anything new or interesting) in the Ginza district.
My next favorite is an old Gios Compact Pro, which I had made for me about 10 years ago. It is equipped with the Campy Record kit, upgraded to 10 speed recently (and then the new 11 speed kit comes out, doh!) I used to ride this bike in club races when I lived in Miami, and I loved it so much that I had to take it with me when I moved to Japan.
Last year I bought an old Keirin track bike made by Vivalo. I added a freewheel and a brake to it (fixed gear bikes will grenade your knees given enough time), and I use this bike for my more distant excursions around the city. It maneuvers well through traffic, and has a surprisingly smooth and stable ride.
The last bike is a Peugeot folding bike with 16" wheels. It's an aluminum lightweight model, small enough to bag and carry on the train. I take this bike with me for rides out in the more distant countryside. It's not as comfortable (or fast, or anything else) as my other bikes, but it is the most convenient of the bunch.
The bike I ride the most is my old Schwinn Phantom. It has been restored and updated, using a Shimano Nexus 8 speed hub (a big improvement over the 2 speed original). I often ride this bike around Metro Tokyo, you'll sometimes see it parked out front of Nikon House or Sankyo Camera (I stop in those shops each week to see if they've gotten in anything new or interesting) in the Ginza district.
My next favorite is an old Gios Compact Pro, which I had made for me about 10 years ago. It is equipped with the Campy Record kit, upgraded to 10 speed recently (and then the new 11 speed kit comes out, doh!) I used to ride this bike in club races when I lived in Miami, and I loved it so much that I had to take it with me when I moved to Japan.
Last year I bought an old Keirin track bike made by Vivalo. I added a freewheel and a brake to it (fixed gear bikes will grenade your knees given enough time), and I use this bike for my more distant excursions around the city. It maneuvers well through traffic, and has a surprisingly smooth and stable ride.
The last bike is a Peugeot folding bike with 16" wheels. It's an aluminum lightweight model, small enough to bag and carry on the train. I take this bike with me for rides out in the more distant countryside. It's not as comfortable (or fast, or anything else) as my other bikes, but it is the most convenient of the bunch.
remphoto
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I currently have 3 Cannondales -- Mountain, Loaded Touring and Tandem models (Used to also have racing Cannondale). Also have a Sun Recumbent. Sadly, they are all gathering dust since I discovered motorcyling.
Andy Kibber
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I ride an old ten-speed steel bike from the 70s. It was a wedding gift for my father (mom got a matching one -- since stolen). Just got a new set of wheels for it, which I'm pretty excited about. The rear wheel was built around the original hub.
I was thinking of converting it to a single speed, but since the rear cassette is still there I think I'll get a new rear derailleur.
I was thinking of converting it to a single speed, but since the rear cassette is still there I think I'll get a new rear derailleur.
Jeicob
Amateur
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Bicycles - anyone ride?
A few years ago, prior to 'old father time' and ill health taking it's toll - I was managing fifty or sixty miles before Sunday lunch, and the ten mile round trip, to and from work. Before that, - a time trialist ( usually well under the hour for a '25' ) and was a team mechanic on a couple of Tours of Britain many years ago. So along with building many,many wheels, and a few frames, I've been fairly involved!
Dave.
PS in my youth - with supple legs, I liked to do short trials on 'fixed' (everyone did! ) - usually about - 78"
A few years ago, prior to 'old father time' and ill health taking it's toll - I was managing fifty or sixty miles before Sunday lunch, and the ten mile round trip, to and from work. Before that, - a time trialist ( usually well under the hour for a '25' ) and was a team mechanic on a couple of Tours of Britain many years ago. So along with building many,many wheels, and a few frames, I've been fairly involved!
Dave.
PS in my youth - with supple legs, I liked to do short trials on 'fixed' (everyone did! ) - usually about - 78"
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Dave Wilkinson
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PPS a racing trike is a good thing to ride - at this time of the year!Bicycles - anyone ride?
A few years ago, prior to 'old father time' and ill health taking it's toll - I was managing fifty or sixty miles before Sunday lunch, and the ten mile round trip, to and from work. Before that, - a time trialist ( usually well under the hour for a '25' ) and was a team mechanic on a couple of Tours of Britain many years ago. So along with building many,many wheels, and a few frames, I've been fairly involved!
Dave.
PS in my youth - with supple legs, I liked to do short trials on 'fixed' (everyone did! ) - usually about - 78"
amateriat
We're all light!
Fred:Yipes, stripes! Very.very nice.
(I take it you've been grokking that GF-1 rather well by now.)
- Barrett
(I take it you've been grokking that GF-1 rather well by now.)
- Barrett
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
Here's mine - parked while I had lunch today!
Dave
Dave
dedmonds
Established
fixie (for no good reason)
dave lackey
Veteran
Sigh...
Not any longer, as I just sold my 5.2 Madone to pay the rent last month...
If I can get any work at all, I hope to find a steel bike to fix up this Spring, or Summer, or Fall, or???? Did I mention that 18 months of unemployment sucks?
Not any longer, as I just sold my 5.2 Madone to pay the rent last month...
If I can get any work at all, I hope to find a steel bike to fix up this Spring, or Summer, or Fall, or???? Did I mention that 18 months of unemployment sucks?
dave lackey
Veteran
Here's mine - parked while I had lunch today!
Dave
Dave, that is q nice image...quite nice! Thanks for posting.