/pybt/ - Post Your Bike Thread

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>>1058886
god that bike is hot as fuck

>>1058886

do you do some actual trail riding on that thing or is it just your allround bike ?

I wonder how it holds up on the trails

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1/2 Here is my commuter.

>>1058891
Thanks man
>>1058898
It's my main mtb. Ride it on rough trails, down stairs, and jump it pretty often. Haven't had a single issue since I've owned it. Just cuz it's old doesn't mean it's flimsy lmao

>>1058900

yeah it's weird , those things we're once the pinnacle of mtbing and still looking at them now I somehow feels like they might make trouble.
kinda stupid.

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>>1058899
2/2 Here is my no.1 bike.

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>>1058886
not a fan of owning them myself but i really appreciate a nice looking, rugged mtb

here's 1/?

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>>1058916
2/2

i thought i had more but whatever

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Bought this one yesterday. Haven't had a bike in like 6 years, figured it was about time.

>>1058918
how much did you pay/whered you get it from?

>>1058919
Got it from a local bike shop for $399. They needed to make room for new inventory so it was discounted down from $500-ish, but its still brand new.

>>1058918
nice. but get that saddle up, slam the stem, and enjoy it!
hope it wasnt too expensive, so you can afford to upgrade when the Shimano Claris wears out.

>>1058924
>400 for claris

not bad. once you ride that into the ground you'll be ready for 105, which is where you'll probably want to stop unless you're gonna start racing.

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Last time I'll get to post this as I've just gotten a new frame. This one's 12 years old and I've had it for nearly 3, really needs some new pivot bearings.

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>>1058947
And this is what it'll be replaced with, Transition Covert V2. Sizing and geometry is almost the same so it shouldn't feel too different.

Upgrades are a full length seat tube for more adjustment room with the dropper post, ISCG mount for a chain guide, tapered headtube so more fork options if I ever need to replace it (think I can also fit an angled headset if needed), should be about 2 pounds lighter, and that raw aluminium is sexy as fuck (it's also just a better looking frame in general).

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The Italian Tarmac

>>1058947
THANK FUCK
GOOD RIDDANCE

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more stickers and less gears edition
PS i'm a casual and just yesterday discovered I can bunny hop (prob not correctly).

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looking less like a troll bike, but still a 15kg lump of crap.

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Pretty happy about it
Should I change the pedals? The look auto arent really comfy for the city

>>1058951
nice one once more

>>1059074
Shameful wrapjob

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New (old) seatpost

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Serotta Schwinn

>>1059097
Seriously dude get some fucking new pedals

>>1059100
I know. They're being delivered Friday.

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Commuter/all-rounder. Work in progress, next thing is a rabbit hole wheelset. Need to get all the right parts together.

I bought the current wheelset for a different bike, but it doesn't look quite as bad on this as I thought it would.

Fenders will either need some new stays built (cheapass beach cruiser grade sheet metal currently), or replacement at some point- fitment isn't as great as the original frame I put them on. Kinda depends on how they suit the profile of the wheel/tire combo I want.

Might also rethink the plastic box, but I'm not sure how yet. I'd like something a bit lower profile, with some sort of fold-out top surface I can use to hold shit.

I know the bar ends are backwards, fite me fgt

>>1059104
why the saints?

>>1059106
Mostly because I've had them forever, back to when they were on a hardtail I'd use to ride down stairs and shit. I've kept them because I've gotten really heavy and still need to be able to stop when some iphone-toting retard steps out in front of me.

I'm playing with the idea of swapping them with the BB7s on my junk trail bike, but meh. the Saints may be overkill but they're still very nice in day-to-day use and surprisingly low-maintenance.

>>1059107
fuck don't use the BB7s, they have the look of brakes, but they don't function as brakes.
saints are pretty ballin' brakes, and it's better for overkill on brakes than not being able to stop,

>>1058979
The stickers ruin it. I don't personally like white and black but I could see some people liking it, but no one will find those stickers aesthetically pleasing. If it were me I'd have just the panda on the headtube, maybe have the made in China sticker somewhere more hidden like under the downtube or where the Rockshox one is (is that from the seatpost?).

>>1058992
Should've stuck with Geax, those Contis will fall apart. Looks like a comfy little dirt path cruiser

>>1059091
I'm going to assume (and hope) that this photo is from when you first got it and you have since removed the reflectors. Very nice bike

>>1059107
>I'm playing with the idea of swapping them with the BB7s
No, that would be a terrible idea.

How wide are those bars? They look pretty damn wide, too wide for those bar ends to be comfortable unless you have very wide shoulders.

>>1059112
>assume (and hope)
Google picture my camera sux

>>1059112
i'm keeping the geax's for dry weather and on the turbo, but so far these conti's have done pretty well even though they've only got like 10kms on them, but £12 a tyre ain't so bad if they fall apart.

>>1059104
Your barends are the wrong way around m8

>>1059109
I've found that BB7s are the only mechanical discs that aren't shit... but they're weak without larger rotors. I was commuting on the aforementioned trail bike for 2 or 3 months and managed to not die. They're definitely fiddly compared to the Saints, though.

I originally bought the Saints to replace a set of Codes (2010-ish)... now THOSE are some worthless fucking brakes. Constant need of bleeding, ended up rebuilding both levers on separate occasions because the brake fluid swelled a teflon washer inside the master cylinder and caused the lever to jam. Went through a quart bottle of DOT5.1 before I gave up on them.

Not as clear in the photo, but I also got some Saint pedals. Would recommend, especially for the price.

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>>1059118
>I've found that BB7s
But BB7s are shit. Try to catch up, the last 10 years happened when you weren't looking

>>1059115
There are plenty of tyres around that price that aren't shit, my Rapid Robs were only £13 each. I've had X-Kings and Rubber Queens and they both cracked really badly and even had the logos peel away (it's on a separate sheet of rubber that's glued on), my buddy's Queens also cracked. It's a shame as they look nice, are cheap, and the performance ain't too shabby.

>>1059112
>How wide are those bars? They look pretty damn wide, too wide for those bar ends to be comfortable unless you have very wide shoulders.
Wide as fuck, like 30". I do have wide shoulders, and my riding position is very upright and relaxed, even using the bar ends (hence the weird angle).

You're right though, if I wanted to use the bar ends "properly" I might be better off sticking them inboard of the main grips... or just going full derp and fitting some aero bars.

>>1059074
those bars look MASSIVE, why are those drops so deep/big ?

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picture is from last September when i bought it, nothing fancy but its fun and its mine.

>>1059121
Just so we're clear, do you mean that there are now cable-actuated discs that are superior to BB7s, or that all mechanical discs are now considered obsolete/BSO gear?

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>>1059130
and this picture is from last Saturday on a 30mile ride.

upgrades that i want to do are as follows in this order:

new crankset (left crank arm is rounding and the teeth on the right are a bit shoddy)

lock on grips (still using the stock ones and they slide around with no bar-ends)

wider pedals for my large feet (probably some v12's)

better off road tires (these are good for road and slight dirt but on trips to Sherwood forest i have a lot of problems with grip on the hard trails)

>>1059131
There are dual piston full cable calipers as well as cable actuated hydraulic calipers. Unless you're running drop bars or some other niche scenario that means cable brakes are a lot cheaper/the only option you should be running full hydros anyway.

>>1059130
>>1059133
>those file sizes
Come on, man.

>>1059122
CRC did have a bunch of geax's but all the 2.2+ widths had gone, and almost bought some hutchinsons from decathlon, but forgot about them,

next set i want to try are onza canis's or may give ardents a run.

>>1059131
TRP spyre's and HY/RDs are current the best cable disc brakes.

>>1059089
How hard is it to take a decent picture of your bike?
>snapchat
Never mind.

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I use this to get around my neighborhood and close shops, as well as riding on the coast. Otherwise I drive a car.

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new project
70's Sekai 2700 GT Deluxe
Got the bike (sans wheels) for $60. It came with SunTour Cyclone derailleurs, Sugino Super Maxy cranks, Dia-Compe brakes, and SunTour bar-end shifters.
It isn't a light weight, but it should be perfect for commuting and locking up outside of bars.

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I brought my franken-bike back from the dead once more. Converted to a 1x9, and found the parts for the rear fender that came with the bike. Might add a front fender and rack to make it into a good commuter.

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>>1058979
Its not even in its final form

>>1059248
chink tyres?

>>1059249
indonesian- same as schwalbe

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Suspension is a meme

>>1059264
take it saddles are a meme too?

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>>1059264
100mm of stem spacers is a meme

>>1059264
your front brake cable isn't long enough either. if you crash its gonna pull out.

>>1059267
My saddle is already high enough.
I wanted to have the stem even higher but the fork doesn't come in longer measurements.

>>1059264
that bike looks like a meme mobile

kys

>>1059264
jesus christ fix your front brake cable

>>1059280
What's wrong with it?

>>1059277
so get a riser stem or bars you retard.

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My first road bike. Really enjoying commuting to work and long rides.

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I didn't know I liked this color that much ?

>>1059183
Very nice

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Don't hate

>>1059327
That color rules uhuhuhu

>>1058916
What are you using this bike for, and why do you have your seat, bars and levers like that? And where's the shifter?

>>1059327
Cute. Which RAL is it?

>>1059436
I use that bike for commuting and general riding

single rear disc brake lever is like that because it gives me better grip/purchase on the lever and doesnt bend the cable in a weird way. shifter is on the left bullhorn. Seat is so high and forward in relation to the bars because i like to be aggressively positioned on my bikes

>>1058949
>Transition Covert V2

hot

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Who mixte here

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My commuter on my way home.
Spring is here at last.

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>>1058886
have had this bike since Jan '16 and have done about 3000kms on it. Paid $1300 AUD for it from a guy on gumtree. absolutely love it (was a steal considering it had Spinergy Stealth PBOs that retail for $1k)but now I kinda want to get into doing gravel biking, looking to save up about $5000 and buy a touring gravel bike and ride from Melbourne to Canberra across Alpine National park/Snowy mountains over the space of about 10-14 days. Any recommendations for good gravel/touring bikes. Currently looking at the Specialized AWOL.

>>1059521
>dat headtube

>>1059524
How about a Soma Double Cross or Wolverine?

>>1058886
That's an awesome fucking bike

>>1059520
geez, those bars really ruin the look.

cool frame though. Lotus were supposed to be good steel.

>>1059524
adelaide ladddd, i did the snowy mountains 1000 last year which sounds pretty similar to what youve got in mind, check out their route its a pretty rough course though. cant think of anyone who finished riding less than 2" of rubber, some dudes on drop bars made it though.

good to see more dudes from sa on /n/. got a pr up mt osmond today and wasnt even trying. stokked

real sad news about Mike Hall and the IPWR as well

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Salt-encrusted spring commuter. It's going to snow this weekend, so I'll need to ride the fatbikes to work :(

>>1059285
it's too short

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plsbuy

>>1059524
a wolverine with 27.5X 2.2 tyres would do the job for sure

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>>1059788
I'm not too sold on the risers, either. It's all I had in parts bin besides straight flat bars. I'd like some more toenie, swept back bars. Any reccomendations? Pic related

>>1059847
honestly your bars wouldn't look so bad with some decent grips on there
you may want to look at getting some northroad bars, they always look sweet on a bike like that
the sunlite ones are only $30 on amazon

>>1059835
no

>>1059866
I just ordered northroad bars as a matter of fact.

>>1059885
nice, post pics when you put them on
it takes a bit of fussing to get the angle of the brake levers right at first
once its all set up they're the comfiest bars ever though

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broken spoke edition

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General beater/commuter bike

>>1059890
>presta valve caps
>that bartape
Ewwww. Neat background though - how do Belgians feel about their constitutional monarchy generally? Are there strong feelings about the heads of state? (other than Leo II, who presumably is being tormented in hell by having his hands held under a stream of boiling rubber for all eternity)

>>1059898
Looks like a solid beater, just needs a cargo rack imho

>>1058886
i want your bike how much is it worth?

>>1059906

I wanted to put on a rear rack, but due to the frame design I can't- the holes are there, but they're too close to where the frame is still wide, and due to the angle you can't actually bolt the rack to it which is slightly frustrating... The brakes are also a nightmare to get working properly, and I'm thinking of converting to a 1x as it's all flat, as well as putting on a slick tyre on the rear as the current one is ancient but none of that is really worth it really. I want to get a slightly nicer commuter, but I can't really afford it and this still gets me from A to B

>>1059912
Bought it for $80. Expect the suspension to be fucked on any old mtb you buy

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added some VO Porteur bars, an old Nitto Dynamic II stem that I had laying around, and some Panaracer Pasela PT tires. Waiting for the brake levers to get delivered.

>>1059835
ATL bro?

why selling?

>>1059898
that bike is like 65 sizes too small for you, lol

but whatever it's cool. the stem and post looks weird, but it's a good bike

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>>1059942

>>1059819
yeah it's so cool to see other sa people on /n/. I managed to get a pr on sunnyside/gill road (literally at the bottom of mt osmond road) yesterday, didn't even know there was a segment but now I'm 2nd overall :)

Yeah I was on the bus home from uni yesterday and saw the news about Mike and was absolutely crushed. Him and Kristof were so close in the whole scheme of things. It's been a really good outpouring of support from the IPWR crew though.

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Do you guys ever get HEKTIK when you're biking? Like just seek out ledges/gaps to hop and berm oppurtunities and stuff?

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Here's mine. I don't care if you do or don't like it I do.

>>1059970
Put the knobby tire up front

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yerp

>>1060001
That saddle angle doesn't look proper..

>>1059835
god damn BMC frames are so pretty. what're you askin? (as if i can afford it anyways lol)

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My last day in Germany. These logging roads were a blast.

>>1059970
I definitely do on all of my bikes. Sometimes nothing's more fun than hitting your favorite ledge or curb on your road bike instead of a MTB or BMX.

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>>1059093
i'm not sure if i saw this bike in town that i would think you stole the bike or you steal individual parts to upgrade one. but i do not think anyone would look twice to snatch it.

blue pedal being left makes it 8/10

>>1059166
how tall are you.

>>1060005
You don't happen to live in Helsinki area? Bike looks familiar. Also the fresh snow.

Nice bike btw. I also remember seeing something like that on sale and it seemed really interesting.

>>1060005
i love seeing this bike. love the snow; i miss it.

>>1060038
5"8.5

>>1060037
Thank you?

>>1060049
>>>/fitlit/5646

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dirty af. still doing work on this bike

>>1059906
People come in all shapes and sizes, some people are federalists whereas others take more separatist views (especially in Flanders, where the leading political party has separatist ideas).
Personally I like the monarchy, our king has no real power and isn't really involved in running the country, but he's got a kind of ambassadorial role of representing Belgium in the world. Of which I think he's doing a very good job, personally.

Aside from that, King Albert I (in whose honour the statue in pic is) was a total badass and definitely a King for everyone. Very unpretentious, regular king and family who was in touch with the plebs (previously unseen). Refused the Germans passage through Belgium to France in WWI even though our armies were greatly outnumbered. He also took personal command of the armies, and sent his son (the crown prince) to the frontlines.
>"During his time on the front, rumors spread on both sides of the lines that the German soldiers never fired upon him out of respect for him being the highest ranked commander in harm's way, while others feared risking punishment by the Kaiser himself, who was his cousin. The king also allowed his 14-year-old son, Prince Leopold, to enlist in the Belgian army as a private and fight in the ranks."

He ended up dying in a mountaneering accident when he was out climbing all on his own, as he loved mountain climbing. Very cool King, and the locations from the Western Front are filled to the brim with monuments in his honour.
I do need to replace my bar tape. It's the stock that I've had for about a year now, at least it can't get any dirtier. I'm planning to replace it with black tape anyway

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For all you haters

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Built it out of junk last summer. Needs a lot of work after riding through the winter but it gets me around.

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:3
now im saving money to buy a SS 1 1/8 frame and change the whole thing

>>1060104
Why would anyone hate on it? It's lovely

>>1060108
Jk. I just finally posted it complete with bar tape.

>>1060105
I'm partial to humble, utilitarian machines, so I like your bike. Needs a front fender tho. Also, isn't it hard to reach the button to ring your bell with it mounted that way?


For some reason the color reminds me of somebody I haven't seen post here in a long time, he had a (repainted?) blue-green Schwinn with a very similar setup. Anybody else remember who I'm thinking of?

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>>1060039
Nope, Alberta. Thx, it's a sweet machine.. surly instigator. Comfy steel, quite versatile and huge tire clearance.
>>1060041
Glad u rike. I love snow too. But also summer. And right now, I've grown very fond of ice riding! If you look close you can see my custom ice tires.

>>1059945
severe tendonitis, haven't ridden in 5+ weeks

season is ogre
career is ogre
life is ogre

>>1060098
disgusting man, fuck off

>>1060104
very smooth, very classy

>>1060132

keep ya head up

sorry to hear about that. always thought it was a cool bike. maybe racing is over, but you can still ride for fun and transport. not the same but it's still nice. get you a cool old townie or a relaxed geo MTB with slicks.

>>1060098
that looks like some $300 china man "fixie"

kill it with fire

>>1060005
>>1060131
>ice riding
That looks fun as hell but also kind of terrifying. (t Califag with no experience cycling on snow/ice)

Nice bike too, I'd be tempted to build an Instigator as a trail bike if I didn't already have a hardtail lying around. (I'm the anon with the goofy Troll commuter). Did you spike those tires yourself?

>>1060106
>>Uno seatpost

nice department store bike

>>1060098
heeeey no fun, you from toronto?

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Here is me meme bike rn.

>>1060183
>implying that department store bikes have anything but steel posts with separate clamps
Go back to Yahooligans, Elmo.

>>1060210
Clip less pedals? Bar tape? Are you even trying?

>>1060098
What's that rear light and what's those bars?

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>>1058947
Mostly done, just waiting on some longer brake hoses and new shifter and dropper cables. Currently 14.7kg or 32.4 pounds and should be right around the 15kg/33 pound mark once the shifter is on. It was about 16kg with the old frame so I'm happy with the result.

>>1060182
>>That looks fun as hell but also kind of terrifying

Oh yeah. Snow riding is a piece of cake and a blast with the right tires, but ice riding is next level. Definitely an exhilarating experience.

>>tempted to build an Instigator
Yeah surly makes nice machines... guess they stopped making the 'gators but they can still be had second-hand.

>>Did you spike those tires yourself?
Yep. About 1000 screws and at least 4 hours of work for the set... worth it though :)

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My Conti GPs were becoming 2spooky4me with the amount of cracks on the thread and the sidewall threads showing. They're probably still safe but... I don't really like them. Grip is poor.

Put on a Corsa from 2015 and an Ultremo from 2013 back in there and bam, ride quality is stellar again.

Need to get some new matching bidons, clean the bike and go somewhere pretty to take proper pictures now.

>>1060502
>Contis falling apart
Nothing new there.

What frame is that? Looks very nice, clean and simple. I'd be tempted to pull the logos off the rims.

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>>1060504
Thank you pham.

It's the Rose Pro RS — IIRC it was discontinued in late 2013 when Ultegra 6800 came around. Rose moved on to the "endurance" market with most of the entry level stuff much like Canyon did. The Canyon Roadlite was a ~1000€ road bike with similar geometry to mine back in the day.

The gotta-go-fast market apparently isn't the largest. If we wanted to buy this bike again today we'd probably need to look elsewhere or spend some 500€ more.

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>>1060181
chill bowlcuts. I said I was doing work on this. lots of stock bs atm

>>1060195
I'm from NS. A shop around here has a bunch of their gear

>>1060300
no idea on the rear light, just came from a local bikeshop.
bars are some cheapos from amazon

>>1060521
I-i like your French fit, senpai

>>1060463
Much better anon, I dig

>>1060463
Noice trail shredder. Tires lookin' a bit light for the chassis and travel though.

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First ride!

>>1060548
>>1060557
Cheers fellas, can't wait to ride it.

For the tyres I wanted something light and fast rolling (I also commute on it) and these were cheap. I haven't ridden them very hard yet but they might be okay now the weather's dry.

>>1060260
Uhh the bars aren't mine, usually I've got 36s with gold tape, and yes clipless because I race

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Finally got a new wheelset to replace the $50 craigslist specials. Also swapped the mini-V brakes for a proper set of XTR cantis.

>>1060132
Maybe look at building up to audaxes, long but gentle pace and bikes have no restrictions so you can change bars to suit you or even put suspension on a cyclocross bike with aero bars for more positions.

>>1059133
now i have a new crank arm ive noticed other problems:

rear brake disk is rubbing
gears are crunching and skipping
chain is complete shit thats sticking and causing the deraileur to bounce around
rear wheel might be slightly bent

so much to do

>>1059277
You should have gotten a bike that fits you.

F
F
S

>>1060001
do your hands/wrists hurt when you ride?

>>1060859
cute

>>1060859
nice, looks like a nice view too

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>>1060859
"Chlorophyll? More like Borel Hill, amirite?"

>>1060104
Why'd you slope everything downwards?

>>1060958
what?

>>1060959
I suppose he's talking about both the saddle and the bar tops being tilted forward

>>1060958
Op here. The saddle perhaps looks like it, but it is level and feels good riding. The ramps on the bars might have a slight down slope but what is more important is that the drops are parallel to the ground

>>1061309
beautiful man, but ditch that reflector and get some lights

>>1061315
What would you recc? Literally just got this bike for 150$.

>>1061360
>lights
i'm running a cheapo tail light from amazon, made by apace vision, and i'm pretty happy with it
for headlights, check out lezyne or cygolite

>$150
nice, that's a really good deal for an old miyata

>>1061370
Thanks for the reccs. Still getting used to a road bike, very different from MTN bikes.

About to spend 500 on my first bike should I do it

I never post here

>>1061391

specs
bike and person

>>1060105
is it just the angle or does this bike have a really long wheelbase?

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I want to buy a new bike (pic related). Havent owned one for ten years...
Any thoughts, comments on this model?
Spec:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/men/bikes/fitness/fitness/crosstrail-disc/126335

>>1061440
STOP POSTING THIS QUESTION IN EVERY FUCKING THREAD YOU FUCKING FUCK
AND FUCK THAT BIKE, FUCK HYBRIDS WITH SUSPENSION
THEY ARE SHITTY AS FUCK
FUCK FUCK FUCK
IF YOU WANT A BIKE THAT IS SIMILAR BUT NOT COMPLETE SHIT, GET A SIRRUS, THE SIRRUS IS ACTUALLY A GOOD BIKE
FUCK THAT BIKE, FUCK YOUR SHIT AND FUCK YOU
OK?
FUCK

>>1061448
i posted on two threads u fucking peace of shit. go eat shit and die u negro peace of human waste. gu suck dicks u autist, triggerd, motherfucker.
I almost replied with a thank you on your last post... now i wish a car hits you. While i'm driving..
but seriosly, thx for the info... didn't know about that

>>1061427
it looks like it has horizontal dropouts and they're all the way back, so yeah it is pretty long wheelbase
nice for groceries/touring though

>>1061309
Did you get that on eBay? I recall seeing one just like it recently. Almost grabbed it to add to my Miyata collection but realized the 4 series didn't have the same geo as the higher end bikes.

>>1061464
Settle down ok

>>1060105
Tell me more, senpai

>>1060132
I feel your pain, man - trying to work out sciatic nerve pinch :C
You doing physical therapy?

>>1059847
Nice townie - some nice cork grips would really complete the look. Would slow roll thru the neighborhood / 10

>>1061533
Yep. Thanks for leaving it for me, seems like a good starter bike.

>>1059300
Nice colour.

>>1059520
Nice frame.

>>1059521
Nice elite bottle cages.

>>1061464
You're welcome faggot. Now go buy a Sirrus.

>>1061533
Also do you have any tips for dating Miyatas?

>>1061309
Nice! Where was this picture taken?

>>1061360
Cygolite Hotshot and Cygolite Metro
>>1060859
You're a fucking meme

>>1061580
Shitty neighbourhood park in suburban Minnesota. It's small there's only small section of forest so it's not that great.
>>1061581
Those are lights? I'll have to look into them, I dont really ride at night yet.

>>1061589
Where in Minnesota? I live in Minnesota too. And yes, they're lights. Expensive (but a little cheaper if bought as a set) but very nice lights.

>>1061589
>>1061591
>Expensive (but a little cheaper if bought as a set) but very nice lights.
note that its worth it to invest in a good set of lights
you can move them between bikes no problem
and they're probably the most important safety feature you can have

>>1061596
>and they're probably the most important safety feature you can have
second to a helmet
But yeah listen to this guy

>>1061601
>second to a helmet
i kinda disagree there
i'm not bashing helmets or anything (lol)
but i would rather ride with no helmet than no lights
making yourself visible is extremely important
you should always have lights, even during the day
wear bright colored or reflective clothing if possible too

>>1061604
Lights just make you more visible to others, you still have to rely on them not hitting you
Whereas with a helmet, then even if they do hit you, you have protection, and with good riding skills you can avoid being hit even without lights
But yeah lights and bright clothes are important too. I always ride with lights at night, and a rear light even during the day. Bright clothes when on fast roads, especially in rural areas.

>>1061591
South metro area Eagan Burnsville Savage area. The park isn't really for riding. If you want riding try Clearly lakes in Savage, they have a bike road that goes through the forest.
>>1061596
>>1061591
Do you have and recc for pedals? Prefer non clip in and inexpensive, just broke the right one today.

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>>1061618
>non clip in and inexpensive
i like bmx pedals for commuting
they're cheap as fuck
made of hard plastic
more durable than cheap nylon stock pedals
not quite as tough as metal mtb pedals
they have plastic studs
plenty of grip for moderate riding
won't scratch your shins up though
they also look fly as fuck
i'm using odyssey twisted
pic related
$15 on amazon

>>1061624
Perfect thanks. I also have wider big feet, would this still work?

>>1061618
>>1061624
While you are at it, try some straps for feet retention, I'm using some repurposed straps from a broken backpack and it's a world of difference.
these look super nice:
https://www.amazon.com/Power-Grips-Toe-Straps/dp/B003UWEK1U
but there is plenty of variety

>>1061579
do a web search on the serial number, i suppose

>>1061636
>wider big feet
this is perfect then, they're pretty chunky which is nice cause i ride in boots

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>>1061581
>memes
Having fun, don't care

>>1061649
Thanks, I got some MKS pedals now so I'm good. Thanks for all your help!

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have not been on /n in a moment

has swappable horizontal dropouts, also x9 sometimes when needed.

>>1061660
Nice mallet

>>1061662
thanks man its made by enve and is made with carbon for extra rigidity

>>1061663
What's that on the downtube, near the crankset?

>>1061664
on which bike?

>>1061664
I'm gonna assume you're referring to my ghetto downtube protectors

>>1061579
You have a 1990 Miyata 414.

miyatacatalogs.com/2007/12/miyata-catalog-1990-100-year-special.html

>>1061678
Thanks!

>>1059327
Are you saying you didn't know you might be gay?
Well, the white saddle is saying yes, yes you are gay.
The frame sticker screams out, I'm sooo fabulous.
And the fugly bolt on mud fender says I don't care if everyone thinks I'm a faggot.

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Bike was £75, spent £30 on it so far. It's a lovely ride, Reynolds 531 and Campagnolo front. The brakes feel old, because they are, but for a 35 year old machine it's in excellent shape.

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almost time to take the fenders off

>>1061784
nice, i like the earth tones color scheme

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All done, rides fucking lovely. 14.8kg or 32.6 pounds.

>>1061802
Part of an old u-brake serving as a headlight bracket on an impeccable 3K bike? Hell, why not. Functionality first

>>1061774
Those are stock stainless steel bolts on that SKS fender. However, the fender is not, and can't be, a proper fit on a frame with seat tube that high.
Shame that anon is not gonna tell us what color code the frame is.

>>1061862
>3K bike
What does that refer to, value? What currency is that? Swedish Krona?

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>>1061774
>And the fugly bolt on mud fender says I don't care if everyone thinks I'm a faggot.

>>1061862
>Those are stock stainless steel bolts on that SKS fender.


this is why we use hyphens, people.
"bolt-on" is a hyphenated word; "bolt" by itself is a noun, and "on" is a preposition, which is how the other guy read it, and so did I at first. "Bolt-on" is an adjective that would indicate the overall design of the entire fender.

Further adding to the confusion, that is _not_ a bolt-on fender in the first place. A standard, normal type of fender is held on by bolts. The fender in question is held on by a quick-release thing. That orange webbing on the seat post is what holds it on. You can adjust the circumference of the strap through the buckle part, and the buckle nests into the plastic and locks in place with just leverage. The bolts pictured only adjust the angle of the armature and fender.

>>1061802
>that Campagnolo sticker

>>1061877
I'm by far not a native english speaker, yet I very much doubt >>1061774 meant a bolt-on fender, because it's clearly attached like you said and not bolted onto anything. Now to think of it, the fender itself is indeed more fugly than the poor bolt(s). So go figure.

>>1061865
3000 US dollars, or whatever those shmancy things cost.

>>1061889
What on earth makes you think that thing costs $3k? It's probably barely worth $1k.

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It's brisk out tonight.

>>1061877
as one native English-speaker to another, it sounds like you have a - up your your ass

>>1060001
Absolutely haram desu. You look like you should go 2 sizes up from that frame.

>>1061882
#campagyolo

>>1061660
holy crap! where did you get that mallet?
Price? age?

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>>1061891
Being an ignorant eurofag, I'd always thought soma was in the same price range as shinola. Turns out they apparently don't sell complete bikes though, yet their frames are around 500$
> http://store.somafab.com/cyfr.html
which makes me assume a build like >>1061802 would run definitely above 1K

Here, a pic of an european overpriced elitist bike
>2.395,00 € incl. 19% VAT

>>1062032
There's nothing in particular about the bike that would hint at it costing more than $1k. The drivetrain is old 9 speed, the wheels aren't anything special (something like $80 a rim), it's not dripping in Paul's components, etc. Perhaps the only things that could be considered expensive would be the Chris King headset and the rear rack looks a quality and probably costly item.

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>tfw assembling a new bike

>>1061948
>it sounds like you have a - up your your ass
> -
>up
>your your
>ass

thanks for clearing that up for everyone

>>1062045
>tfw i will never buy a CANYON

fml

>>1062100
>hyphen up your your ass
please elaborate

>>1062101
im gonna save up and buy an Aeroad when im out of college. Canyon bikes are so gorgeous

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>>1062101
>>1062157
Can confirm that they're gorgeous

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>>1062101
>tfw you will

>>1062032
>>1062039
At the very most, I've probably spent around $1000 on the bike in the five years since I purchased the frameset. I got the frame on closeout, and built it up with used parts from the local bike co-op. Almost all the parts on it now were either from friends, bike co-ops, or closeout deals. Not including consumables (tires, chains, housing, etc) all of the parts are used, except the wheels, the rack, and the pedals. I built new wheels because the XT=>CR18 wheelset I had was getting too ratty and I wanted a dynamo in the front and sealed bearings in the rear.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSz16ngdsG0

just sold it not 15 min ago

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Somewhere between Caneva and Farra d' Alpago.

>>1062318
Awesome scenery awesome bike

I like it

I have like three bikes in "okay" condition? What's the best plan for them? Send then to the junk yard or try to sell them in the current condition in case anyone wants to fix it up and ride them on their own? They're nice bike brands: Schwinn
I don't want them to keep collecting rust outside and don't have a large house to put them inside. Lmk guys

>>1062297
I don't know if I like that paint job or if I find it atrocious. I'm going to have to sleep on it

>>1062330
iirc it's not paint but rather reflective stickers that he cut up and put on himself.

>>1062297
it's a pybt not a post someone else's bike thread
>muh chinese garbon
I hope you get sued by the family of whoever bought that after it explodes descending at literal breakneck speeds

>>1062362
>what is an open mold frame

>>1062185

>prebuilt wheels
>2017 and not running discs

bleh.

>>1062391
what gear are you in to be climbing such a steep angle, m8?

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About 3 months ago I got this bike for transportation around my town. A lot of hills here. It's been about 5 years since I owned one before this so I thought it was time again.

Was only around $125 when I got it and it hasn't failed me yet.

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>>1058886
My '87 Schwinn Traveler. Got it from my late grandpa. I put an old tire from my shitty '79 Traveler on the front since the original one was dry rotted. I did order a CST gumwall from Amazon that matches the back. I left the Le Tour for someone else to take, since the tires and rims were both pretty bad. I might get fenders for it too since it has been raining a lot. This is my first quality road bike (I have a GMC Denali and some decent mountain bikes). IDK if I like riding road bikes that much but I'll try to make it my commuter since it is a pretty nice bike.

>>1062397
Dynacraft is a toy brand (they make NEXT and Magna bikes), but that doesn't look too bad. You could always get a cheap pair of slicks for it for some extra speed if you're not into off-roading.

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>>1061826
>transition covert

oh my god

>>1062409
i'll look into that. some of the reviews were pretty critical of it, but i'm trying to maintain it so i dont end up dissatisfied with it

>>1062405
>GMC Denali

how is that one treating you? I ///almost/// bought one of those from a friend back when i was verrrrrrry first getting into cycling but at the last minute a kind old neighbor gave me an old Giant that he had instead

>>1062441
Not very well, it's collecting dust in the basement. Front derailleur is badly out of adjustment and difficult to fix. I think the back wheel may be out of true. Even for a Wal-Mart road bike, it sucks because they have cheaper ones with stem shifters now.

>>1062441
thats kind of what i assumed after learning more and more about what separates "good" bikes from the rest of them

>>1062394
>implying that wheel isn't just a placeholder
>running discs on a road bike in current year

>>1062395
Tried several times posting that pic on the right position but I don't know why the phone/web fucked it every time. BTW, I took that pic on the middle of a pretty long slope, 2-3km of 4%-5%

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This paint job is so simply yet incredibly effective.

>>1062552
Hah, nice.
Terrible bike though.

>>1059835
why does this bike look so...THICC?

>>1062591
crabons need space.

>>1062590
>Terrible bike
Nah man, at least it's a cromo not hiten frame

I have an old specialized Rock Hopper from about 2002. Should i restore it or sell it?
May post pocs when i get home

>>1062753
>FUJI headbadge decal
>FUJI fork decal
>FUJI downtube decal
>FUJI toptube decal
>FUJI seattube decal
>FUJI chainstay decal
>FUJI seatstay decal
>FUJI headset cap
It think this might surpass the infamous TREK TREK TREK TREK TREK bike...

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I've had it since 1995, no idea how many km have been ridden on it but it's a lot.

>>1062815
i hope you have a good reason for not removing that gross chainring guard

>>1062816
Maybe he likes to guard his chainring

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paid $32 at goodwill

problems:

broken rear derailleur control / shift
rust on rear brake cable

how fucked am I

Anyone join the titanium club yet?

>>1062840
>how fucked am I
Looks nice and you can have some fun with that bike. I would tourn that bike into a singlespeed with drop bars for some trail/gravel riding.

>>1062846
I am enjoying it so far. The bike seems brand new, no squeaking or other noises, all the rubber is still rubber too. No play in any of the bearings, very small amount of grime in hard to reach places. The only upgrade so far was a replacement for that gear change and another set of tires

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Got my childhood BMX out for the first time in 3 years.

>>1062816
Yes it's ugly but it's the only type that fits the chain wheel, and I don't want the chain eating my clothes

>>1062840
a new shifter and a brake cable should cost you like $20 altogether, not accounting for labor

>>1062815
>integrated derailleur hanger

Tell me more, senpai

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Got the long-travel hardtail out today. It it 88°, which is unusual for spring in Massachusetts.
20 minute climb rewarded me with this great view.

>>1062932
>It it 88°
At first I thought you were talking about head tube angle

>>1062840
Other problems:
>shit-tier stem (way too long and high rise)
>dumbass doesn't know how to position brake levers and shifters
But anyway, not that fucked, you can just replace the cable and shifter.

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>>1062883
>and I don't want the chain eating my clothes
If only you knew how retarded you sound.
Protip: Remove that piece of shit chainring guard and don't wear baggy pants when cycling. Not that fucking hard.

>>1062391
>Bianchi colors
>not Bianchi

>>1061826
That's a fucking awesome pic.
Also, is it just a weird angle or are you running 26" front 650b rear (or 650b front 29er rear or something else weird)?

>>1061618
Come to the Minneapolis thread, anon! >>1061296

>>1062947
>no brakes
>spoke cards
You ride this on city streets with neither helmet nor lights while wearing cut-off jeans and a cycling cap, pretending to be cool with your tattoos grease stains, don't you, anon?
>inb4 b-but I only ride it in the velodrome!
That is obviously not the case, considering you have spoke cards

>>1062934
Nah, headtube on this is 67° at full travel (140mm), 70° when I dial it down to 80mm.

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>>1062948
Sorry i triggered your autism anon.

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>>1062941
Cheers fella. I sometimes wish that my phone had a better camera or that I could be bothered to take my decent camera with me, one day.

26" front and rear, the rear wheel is just closer combined with some bad barrel distortion on my phone's camera. Here's a worse version I took with the wheel even closer to the edge of the frame which made it oval.

>>1062900
They saved money?

>>1062948
It doesn't matter because that's the error/recall 09 FTP that they blew out on ultra clearance for under $100 in 2010.

The chainstay tubes were too short and they don't accept track wheel sets and track oriented gear ratios

>>1062879
Hell yeah, pretty sweet. I have a chrome Mach One and a Robinson Rebel myself.

You gonna clean her up?

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Titanium.

I'm going to build an aluminum bike again. Miss the harsh ride. Carbon fiber felt like shit to me.

>>1062968
Mine actually has the corrected chainstay. They corrected the problem halfway through 09.

>>1062840
Price was good but it looks really dorky.

I'd rip all the reflectors off, do a full cable and housing swap and see what's up with those tires.

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My Tri

>>1062987
How do those pedals work for you?

>>1062969
Nice. Those old BMXs are the best.

Definitely plan to clean her up. The paint is kinda rough, so she probably needs repainting. Also the fork is slightly bent backward due to an accident. The front rim is actually from a small mountain bike and is no longer straight. The rear rim is original and in good shape so ideally I want to match that.

Apart from that it's just a matter of rust removal and general cleaning.

>>1062987
I literally lol'd

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I just built it. I know nothing about bikes. How did I do?

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Makeshift repair stand (front derailleur wasn't working)

>>1063001
WAIT, IS this that IKEA bike? I thought that was such a cool idea when they announced they were making one

>>1063042
Is that in Colorado?

>>1063018
Yep. Sladda, which apparently means "to slide," which isn't exactly reassuring. But it's a really smooth ride. Way quieter than I expected. And it's pretty easy to put together.

>>1063047
Arizona
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4575448/307-groom-creek-loop-trail-spruce-mtn

>>1063053
Arizona has trees and green stuff? I thought it was all rocks and sand!

>>1063001
Pro: Belt drive; double kickstand; very low-maintenance; modular
Con: Automatic two-position gear works based off of how fast you're pedaling, which is fine most of the time but becomes a real bitch when dealing with steep hills; you have to build it yourself; it's 33 pounds of aluminum, which is kind of heavy.

>>1063060
Yeah nig, we even get snow. Were a mile high where i am. Its a beautiful state.

>>1063064
I drove through Arizona and all I saw was rocks. Looks like an awesome trail though!

>>1063001
>>1063051
I know Ikea has a rep for shitty instructions so I'll help you out, you've put the handlebars on backwards and tilted way too far back. If you don't want to kill your wrist then fix those, and if you actually want to be able to pedal with some efficiency raise that damn saddle.

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>>1062935
>>stem


its the OE stem, what would you suggest for new stem and forks??

Options are very limited when it comes to forks, is that true?

(pic - day I got it from goodwill for $32)

>>1063070
If you like the stem stick with it, it's just that it is long and high rise giving a casual fit. But you can always lower the stem to make up for that, easy to do given that it's the old quill style.
I'm the one that said it's a shit stem but really, if you like how the bike rides, keep it as is. But for the love of Sheldon, fix the fucking position of those levers.
>fork
Why would you want to replace the fork?

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>>1063067
Hit central and northern AZ next time. Its beautiful. Here's flag last Friday.

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>>1063070

also, the tires are the OE rockcombos - the rubber is not hard anywhere so they should be good for 22 year old tires?

>>1063073
I was thinking about shocks

>>1063069
Actually I thought I put the handles on wrong, too, but after doing some research I found out that's actually how they're supposed to be. They just look funny.

They're a lot more comfortable than they look, though. And I have them set high because personal preference.

>>1063069
You're probably right about the saddle, though. It's a bit to low.

>>1063108
>suspension fork on a 90s mtb
Idk why you'd do that. If you want to ride really technical terrain, get a modern mountain bike (reasonable priced used bikes on pinkbike.com/buysell)
And if you're not riding techy stuff, rigid is better

>>1063114
No those bars are definitely backwards. If you tilt them forwards how they're supposed to be (so they rise upwards at the bend) then they'll sweep forwards at the grips, they're supposed to sweep backwards.

>>1063119
Huh. Thanks for telling me, then. I'll change it immediately.

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>>1063114
>I found out that's actually how they're supposed to be.

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>>1063117
>You're probably right about the saddle, though. It's a bit to low.

no "probably" about it. that saddle will be a lot nearer the level of the handlebar when you set it up right. left is correct height with proper foot position on pedal. right is showing how the proper height looks with heel on the pedal, it gives you a straight knee. use that as a gauge, but don't ride that way.

Those Ikea bikes seem cool. a little pricey, a little heavy, but cool.

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>>1063001
>>1063069
>>1063114
>>1063119
>>1063123
>>1063131
How's this?

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>>1062935
>position brake levers and shifters

>>1063136

anything like this you can post lol

with the position, for me its more suited it feels like but I am open to suggestions on setups

>>1063143
Better but does it not have a rear brake? And imo the brake lever should be tilted a bit more upward, though that's entirely a matter of personal preference.

>>1063161
In this pic >>1062840
the brake levers are sticking way up. Look at any picture of a flat bat bike and you'll see that no one rides like that.Just angle them down a bit, find a spot that's comfortable.

>>1063241
It does also have a rear brake, so you can stop either by using the front wheel brake or by pedaling backwards.

>COVERED in huge, tacky logos
why do bikes do this???

>>1063245
>by pedaling backwards
this is known as a "coaster brake," btw. It is contained in the rear hub.

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>>1063501
Thanks, I'll remember that

>>1062758
Shit i didn't even notice that many "fuji" on the bike though. Got the frame on fleabay for quite cheap, replaced the oversized aluminum frame with the fuji frame, that's it.

>>1062816
>>1062883

what the fuck !
that thing is the best thing about the bike (apart from sentimental value)

it's really damn next level.
if memphis made bike components that would habe been their top seller.

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finally warm enough to ride!

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>>1062846
>>1062847
I did that with a rockhopper of around the same year