/pybt/ - Post Your Bike Thread
How shit is my pleb bike?
>>958530
It doesn't look shit to me.
>>958530
Bike as a whole, not shit.
Fork, shit.
woo
>>958530
its lmost like a 90s rigid mtn bike.. everyone has one
>>958576
ITS
NOT
FUCKING
RIGID
>>958577
>almost
>>958557
If you could put a dropper post on a cx bike, imagine how fast you could go.
>>958585
Get out.
>>958598
I got the whole bike new for about 450$, so for the price I got it it's solid.
>>958587
Do you just live with shitty braking performance or is there something going on I can't see that allows you to pair V-brakes with ordinary road levers?
>>958530
It's shit but not terrible, if that makes sense. It's perfectly serviceable as a commuter (I wouldn't do much off road on it), it's outdated but not complete junk.
>>958585
Dope, disc brake up front with a functional suspension fork and Profile cranks. Is that a drum brake in the rear?
>>958587
What's stopping you? I've considered putting my dropper on my flat bar road bike (I also take it off road) but those grams.
>>958601
If you didn't know they make V compatible drop levers. No idea if those ones are though.
Only BMX on here?
>>958582
Woo, pano bros! Nice hills around your city there.
>>958585
better than all the fucking boring road bikes here combined
>>958587
Cut y... ah, fuck it.
>>958603
My seatpost width though...
>>958651
unless you're a midget, raise that fucking saddle.
>>958601
I haven't noticed a lack in braking performance, even compared to my mountain bike.
>>958651
Cotton, is that you?
>>958816
What do you have? You can get them down to 27.2 and shim those up, not sure if there's any intermediate sizes between 27.2 and 31.6.
>>958610
Nice one. Love the decal on the crank arm.
>>958819
Holly hell, that steering bar looks wide as all shit!
2nd training day. 40km. Climb a 5km route.
>inb4 toeclips, rim brakes, etc.
I'm a beginner :(
>>958894
There is nothing wrong with rim breaks
>>958880
Thanks. It's actually not a sticker. It's engraved into the crank arms. I love it as well
>>958901
Hitler did nothing wrong
>>958894
>inb4 people tell you toe clips are dangerous
Maybe they are dangerous though. Kinda.
>>958894
I've been biking for years and you have a better bike than me
>>958894
People hating on rim brakes and toe clips are retarded fearmongering americunts.
Here's my Ironman, all cleaned up after today's ride.
>>959035
I like. Lots.
>>959035
What model is that frame
>>959076
what was the original color-scheme?
>>958503
Who makes that bag
>>959078
Yellow/White. Here's what it looked like when I first slapped it together for test riding (a friend gave me the frame plus a few parts). This photo is too bright and doesn't show much besides the main issue, which was a big dent and some rust on the top tube (rolled and filled this before PC), but all the paint was badly sun-faded, with some flaking and rust spots all around.
Also yes, this one was actually badged as a Novara bike originally, but aside from the decals it's the same bike as the much better known Centurion Ironman.
>>959096
derp, I forgot my pic
>>959079
Not sure, it's military surplus. I got it used.
>>959026
Your bike is good. i would buy a thing like yours if in my country somebody import those bikes. but here the only good things under 500 usd are mtb.
frame and fork are nishiki, but it had another brand (OEM frame?) and the decals were hideous so I removed the shit out of them
gonna start doing 25 miles/day sometime soon, thing isn't pretty, it's heavy but it's fucking bombproof
>>959120
What country?
>>959097
Would look so much nicer with chromed seatpost and stem
fuji feather bmx
matching red anodized araya rims, spokes, suntour hubs, sugino cranks, suntour sealed bearing pedals, nitto seat post, nitto stem and handlebars
>>959313
Yes, I'm riding a fixie in 2016.
>>959343
Where's the beard holder?
>>959343
>wood handlebar
E
W
L
A
D
Anybody here ridden a century? Thinking about registering for one in September.
>>958603
Yes. Good spot on the rear drum brake.
>>959351
Does century only make road bikes? I think I had an older steel frame one.
>>959365
BADUM CHING
>>959351
>registering for a century
if it takes paying (donating) to get you to do it all the power to you,
centuries are not that bad just dont bitch out and do a metric century
>>959351
>bianchi
>red
>not celeste
Into the trash it goes.
>>959297
Texas.
Non driveside, sorry
Surly Cross Check commuter
>>959343
>a fixie in 2016
Was going to complain about lack of foot retention until I noticed the coaster brake.
Nice job not knowing what fixed gear means in 2016.
Here's my beater bike
>>959519
Nice, bro. Looks smart and dialed in.
>>959026
How do the R500s handle the rough stuff? Do you have a wheel truing stand on your multi tool?
Trusty commuter
How is it?
>>959978
Very nice
Consider getting a new saddle if that one doesn't feel great, in my experience they often don't.
I'd also get rid of those reflectors and use lights when I'll need them, but that's just me.
>>959987
Thank you! I actually bought a Charge Spoon saddle and am waiting for it to be delivered. I also wanted to remove the reflector but didn't know if it was worth the hassle of removing the whole handlebar/stem.
Going to start doing some long distances soon
>>959343
>broom handle bar
>>960062
>those dildo grips
Just got it back from the shop
>>958502
whats with the fuckiong radar/antena?
>>958504
what computer do you use?
>>958519
this is fucking cool and must be a nice ride, but for some reason it looks like shit. maybe its the camera angle. fuck looksanyway.
>>958530
change the handlebar position and it will be sexy. not it sucks though.
>>958537
nice ride, looks like a granny bike though, but must roll nice.
>>958557
respects my nigga. cool site, where is it?
>>958587
nice shit, retrofagget
>>958604
nope my brother, i also have a bmx, to lazzy to post it, but keep on grinding shit. how high can you jump?
>>958610
nice bike, i bet you watch a lot of anime though
>>958651
where are you? i wanna go to the beach, sheeet
>>958819
nice one! iw ould have a bike like this if i did mtb stufff for real
>>958894
how fast do you go on flats? at what cadence on what gear ratio? thanks
>>959035
classy,how much does this weight?
>>959097
nice! again, do you know how much it weights? not muh grams,just curious
>>959264
looks good for comuting and beating. train on it then buy some road bike and you will fly. cadence, watch it.
>>959343
y u bait? lol handlebars
>>959351
sexy im jealous
>>960543
very fucken nice. would ride all day. wouldnt trust that onguard cable though, but if you live in a decent place, who cares.
This is my new bike I just got set up.
First road-y ever. Rides very nice.
Sorry for bad photo.
More and better ones will follow soon.
Cheers.
>>960543
Fuck that's insanely nice. You should move the bottle cage to the other spot though, it's way easier to reach. The only reason you might see CX bikes with the cage on the seat tube is to make shouldering the bike easier so unless you're doing that then yea.
Handmade double butted cromo frames on these little guys
>>960587
>mini bicycles XD
>>960555
Slick
>>960590
Eh, only thing mini about them is the wheel size everything else is standard.
>>960583
Oh good point, honestly it was there when i bought it and then it broke some time ago and so I've just been carrying water bottles in my backpack.
>>960592
what's the wheel size impact on the ride
I have a regular bike with 24 inch wheels and a folder with 20 inch wheels, both single speed, and I find it somewhat easier to climb on the 20 inch wheels
I'm not good with science, are my impressions correct?
>>960660
As far I know, smaller wheels have better aerodinamics than bigger ones. I don't know about rolling resistance.
>>960590
Someone give me some information on this webm
>>960660
>>960668
If the gearing isn't corrected to compensate for the smaller wheels then the smaller ones will have lower gearing. You can only go so small on the cassette/cog and you may not be able to get a large enough chainring (or have clearance issues with going larger, which I think that mini velo has) so the smaller wheeled bike might end up being slower.
This is also the reason why you'll see most 29" mountain bikes with tiny arse chainrings compared to 26",
Set up for winter riding last year.
>>960674
A Turk in Europe.
>>960725
Where do you live that you can ride that in the winter?
>>960731
Mid Atlantic, US.
>>960731
Where do you live that you can't ride in the winter?
>>960731
Can't tell if shitposting troll or biggest faggot on /n/
I hate stopping in the middle of the trail. You see all the spiders and insects you're riding through.
>>960743
Wisconsin. I'd trust myself in about 25% of the winter conditions here on that.
I switch over to a mtb with studs.
>>958598
how is Merry Sales evil? The shop that I work for deals with them, and they are incompetent, but I haven't seen anything especially evil. Could you give an example?
>>960543
dope
>>960765
>>960788
>mfw I live in Minnesota and ride during winter, even right after a snowstorm before the plows have come through
An old picture I've since changed my stem and saddle. The only current pictures I have with my race wheels have me riding it.
>>960591
Thanks.
Here's a better pic.
>>960878
So do I. I'm just saying that I wouldn't do it on a bike with 700x23s.
>>960940
What a magnificent bike. I love the color scheme.
The only thing I would change is the pedals.
>>960957
>I love the color scheme.
It's simple, but looks great (and even better live).
If there is one bad thing I had to say about the bike it would be the glossy finish - dust magnet and it's all visible.
>The only thing I would change is the pedals.
I need to do something about it, as they're not really compatible with my shoes. But it's happening later rather than sooner since I'm all out of money.
I do have a lot of fun riding it, tho, even if the feet could sit better, tyres could be wider and it's the first drop bar'ed bike I own.
Look at my bikes, doodz
>>960997
you're casual af breh you should just be drinking water im sure you don't need any more sugar in ur life.
>>961007
>mineral, low carb, zuckerfrei
>>960998
Do you ride those or just let them rot out there like that?
>>960912
Ah here you go all dressed up
It's a smooth ride but too upright and weighs 37 lbs on it's own.
I can average 20km/h on it but looking for a 2nd hand lighter, faster road/racebike
>>961015
Boy that is some THICC bartape
>>961013
Had to cull the heard, so that's everything pulled out of the shed. I have about six that I ride, but most of them are bikes I build outta shit I trash pick.
Just picked this up brand-new today. . . and returned since it was a promo/tester bike. The 105 hydro disc is pretty nice.
I just spraypainted my bike and I'm very happy how it turned out. Photo from today, first tour with new paint.
>>961018
Double wrapped tops and in the drops for madisons.
Got New tires.
>>960543
very nice, but the bartape kinda ruins it, way to fat and bright. Also the bottle cage placement and that useless lock.
Ukraine itt.
Btw this used bike cost me $58.
>>961039
That gripshift makes me sad.
>>961015
That stem doesn't look right on this bike. Like, at all.
>>961043
Ya but it was $40 and too funny not to buy
2016 Raleigh Cadent
Riding my OTS on singletrack is so much fun.
Btw I'm eating the most delicious vegan pizza right now.
>>961256
Faggot
I found this cool tree on my ride today.
>>961259
Fuck you faggot
I call her babe the blue ox. She is not only my workhore bike but my best friend
Loring Park
>>961262
>>961256
we should ride together anon
>>961260
nice blog faggot that tree you found is so fucking interesting
>>961258
I wish the tracks around where i live where that smooth.
>>961256
>That seat angle
Muh dick hurts
1974 Italvega Super Record. Currently in the process of making all campy. Took off shitty red tape. Got black brooks swallow.
>>959343
Take that faggot brake off and switch to a fixed hub you fucking pussy. (I know I should get plasti dip)
>>961474
Oops, potato quality.
>>961302
Nice bike! I would love to meet up to ride sometime. Email me, anon3140 AT hushmail DOT com
>>961310
Thanks faggot, I'm glad you like it
>>959978
>bike has canti studs
>still uses caliper brakes
Why did you do that thing?
>>960550
>ooks good for comuting and beating. train on it then buy some road bike and you will fly. cadence, watch it.
been thinking about that actually, have a ss that i don't really ride and it just pains me to see it unused, so i might sell it and use the money to get a proper road bike
>>961483
Because cantis are shit and calipers aren't
>>959540
how tall are you??
>>961513
SHOTS FIRED
>>961513
I built it and its my first "good" bike, R8 H8 APRECI8
>>961553
bigger image
>>961028
>dat stem angle and length
fuck man just get a city bike.
>>961555
That's nice. Can you please take a proper picture, you know, one where we can see the whole bike from a non-retarded angle?
I'm a bit shit at taking pictures
>>961023
I got the '15 solace 15 disc. Best all round road bike I've ever had.
Fixed gear memer inbound
>>961681
neato man
>>961681
You may as well not even use a lock. Cable locks literally say "Im a dumb ass tax my shit please"
>>961571
is this a better pic?
>>961648
Sexy.
I accidentally a full rigid mountain bike.
I'll just have to put some slicks on it and i'll have a commuter, just like /n/ has always told me.
I will have some questions about proper bike maintenance in the bqg later on.
>>961745
i hope you're joking
I found this dumped outside my house, it would probably be useable if I put some new tires and chain on it.
Not sure if it's worth the hassle.
>>960674
It's a Turk Roach.
>>961750
While the spokes look ok the hubs and rims are rusted to shit. The front and rear mechs, cables and possibly the BB will be too (or seized).
Definitely fixable though... I say if you have the money, why not?
finaly bought a roadbike, i adjusted the saddle but not the stem (yet). What does /n/ think ?
>>961831
nice matching tires
>>961831
Nice, but if the stem feels right, don't mess with it to appease /n/.
>>959343
thats not fixed gear cock nose
>>961477
Love it, man!
>>959978
Joking, right?
>>960543
Get rid of that lock, and pedals and get yourself another bottlecage.
>>960062
Neat.
>>959977
Plain and simple.
>>959600
8/10. Suicide levers and dork disc, mate.
>>959519
I see what you did there.
>>959343
:)
>>959264
Fuckin' A, man. Would definitely have a drink with you.
>>959097
I like you.
>>959035
I'm proud of you.
>>959026
Get mini-v brakes instead. You are jeopardizing your ride.
>>958894
Check the saddle offset. Go clipless and get that dork disc off. It's a nice bike.
>>958530
Seen much worse, it's good.
>>958537
9.5/10
>>960763
Let's say I want yo buy your bike, how much it would be?
>>961731
Fix the saddle angle (level it), you can take off the plastic caps off the prestas. I like it, you seem to take it pretty easy and keep it clean. Make sure you run those tires nice and plush for all that comfyness (google tiredrop.pdf).
>>961954
I been trying to get the saddle perfect and its hard... i been thinkin about ditching the stem... the headset feels loose so im gonna take it back into the shop and tighten it along with the stem.... the tires are 32s and I like to run the pressure near max desu for least roll resistance and no im not going with skinnier tires the SF streets are too shitty
>>961960
>I like to run the pressure near max desu for least roll resistance
You got it wrong. No point in running "near max pressure" because you won't go any faster because of it. Your bike is going to hop around a lot more, though, wasting energy and making your ride a lot more harsh. Go and check that tiredrop.pdf, I'm telling you. Also, it's not hard to get the saddle level with a microadjustable seatpost. In your case, it's shouldn't be hard too. Just have something level in the background behind a bike (like a window sill) and level the saddle to that object until both, the end and the tip are "touching" the object in the background.
new track whip the blue poo has been retired for commuting purposes (need a brake, pedals, chain)
>>962451
the cancer device
>>962452
>fixie
>bernout sticker
It all makes complete sense.
>>962452
I bet you live in the bay area
>>962452
the jamis was way sicker than the dolan
sorry to break it to you
am i too late?
Been breaking in the new Gatorskins I got this weekend. Need something durable for how shit the roads are in Denton.
>>961475
how is it riding fixed/ss up lookout? i do it on my roadie sometimes, never took the fixed up thurr
>>962487
Sorry for your loss, anon.
when do they amputate?
>>960550
>how fast do you go on flats? at what cadence on what gear ratio? thanks
as I say I'm a beginner, I don't know much about that but my sats at the odometer are 30 km/hr avg speed, I can maintain 35-38 km/hr about 1 km - 2km iirc more or less. I'm starting and if you could provide some gear to mesure cadence, watt and other data that could help me I will appreciate it :)
>>962485
Nice ride bro, got one myself!
How do I go about getting a bottle holder if I don't have a place on my frame to mount it to?
>>962649
hose clamps from an autoparts store
>>962649
It's too fucking big for you
Works fine
>>962725
Lovely frame
>>962677
Why does everyone say this?
I'm 5'11 and it fits me just fine.
>>962725
what year is this cutie, and which parts are original (or period matched)? and what's its size, top tube length and what's your height?
>>962771
Your seatpost is slamed down, your saddle is pushed to the maximum front position and this looks like a pretty big frame, so yeah the odds are this bike is too big for you.
Also your stem is higher than your saddle and you have suicide levers, this hints that you're not comfortable with the position on a road bike.
>>962771
>saddle all the way down and all the way forward
It clearly doesn't
Today is my birthday, so yay me.
I wish I had a carbon stem, handlebar, seatpost to fulfill my weight weenies dreams, instead of all aluminum.
>>961745
Have you tried riding it on the trail?
>>962785
Those three components aren't particularly worth while having in carbon, not only does it not save all that much weight there's increased risk of fucking something up from over tightening.
Doesn't really seem like much of a weight weenie build to me, would be fairly easy and cheap to save the same amount of weight those carbon bits would save you. Weird to see such new wheels, fork, and brakes on an old bike too.
>>962779
Used to be my dad's "second bike", that I borrowed and eventually took ownership over - which I highly suspect might have been his plan all along. I'm not sure he ever actually used it. Frame was bought in 2005 iirc, at which point it was probably a decade removed from being a new model (basically found in a bargain bin as I understand it). Googles for the frame, Coppi Lugano 53 points to it probably being a mid-90s frame.
It was fitted with bits and pieces he had lying around at the time, so probably not much of it was ever 1995-appropriate. I've since replaced the fork, headset, crankset, cassette and rear dérailleur because the old bits wore out, so those are definitely not.
Honestly don't know the sizes and I'm too lazy to go measure right now. I'll check in tomorrow if the thread is still up.
>>962804
>if the thread is still up
First time on /n/ huh
>>961731
are those tektro's dual pivots?
if no, what are they?
if yes, how do you like them and how is the finish?
Sorry about the crappy image
Just picked it up from a flipper for 140$
Could have done better price wise, but I'm not much of a haggler and it was the only reasonably priced bike(s) on CL within 50 miles
>>962837
Not that great of a bike but looks in pretty mint condition. Seatpost is backwards.
>>958502
got this used for 350 CAD, mostly biking around town nowadays but i like to go XC when i can/want to
>>960550
>what computer do you use?
A laptop with Linux. Why?
>>962884
Is cateye velo 5 a good thing to use?
>>962885
It's a Velo 7 not a Velo 5 and yeah it's a great computer. I have them on three of my bikes.
>>962884
Allow me to interject
>>961648
Scott bikes always look hot.
I had a previous gen Foil (now sold) and was going to upgrade but still undecided between it and the Spesh Venge. Need more pennies kek.
Got a nice photo during a quick stop
>>962924
Very nice.
That you, GW?
>>962929
Not GW. Haven't seen him posting on here for a while...
check out me fookin bike
I plan on doing a v-brake conversion sometime soon.
>>963077
Get some Maguras.
Getting this in a trade, I know nothing about bikes. Can it be identified?
>>963082
Nice stolen bike mate
1973 Raleigh twenty. This shit is super fun to ride.
>>963082
Gary Fisher Cake
>>963117
SHINY AND KROME
nice mate
>>961939
How?
>>962452
*cough
>>959343
The handlebar is the only egregious part here. You could hide the center section under bar tape. As it is, it is quite visually jarring. I otherwise like the bike. Looks to be converted from an old ten speed. No matter what fixie fags tell you, do NOT file off the cable guides and derailleur hanger (hangar?). Keep them in case you want to try going back to using gears.
Coaster brake is really nice and relaxing. Don't listen to that faggot about replacing the hub, just build a second wheel with a fixed hub and swap out whenever you are in the mood. Oh, and install some kind of front brake in case of an emergency. Ride safe out there!
>>960998
>dat blue step-over cruiser
Fugg
Looks comfy af. You throwin' that out?
Most recent photo. I don't usually photograph my bikes. Love it to bits, might repaint eventually, rear tubular tire exploded and replaced in a rush so non matching :(
Repost from another thread, I recently changed the rear cog to an 18t
>>963478
you need to add more cards to your spokes, hipster
>>963478
>Posts pic of fixie at train station
Were the hills too steep anon?
>>963076
thanks for quality information anon.
and it fits you just fine? I see your stem is loooong
>>961769
but if the bb is seized, all the money is thrown into le trash
>>958504
I hate biking on Pierce Butler with all the semi trucks barreling down right next to me at 50 mph. The stretch east of Hamline is awful with the way the pavement heaved at regular intervals which makes it such an oddly bumpy ride.
Picked this up for $25 burger bucks off of Craigslist. A good tune/clean, some new tires and a new derailuer cable for the 3 speed and it should be good to go.
>>963527
I usually just get on that little stretch for a few blocks or less when I'm going west on University. I go north on that road past Menards, then west on Pierce Butler, cross the bridge over the railroads, then turn right on that minor road with the bike route sign. So I'm basically only on Pierce Butler for the length of the bridge. I've only ridden much farther than that on Pierce Butler once which was just to check out the road.
Early 2000s (?) Marinoni Crono TT frameset, going to run it as a roadie. Had Spinergy Carbon tubular wheels, and all 9-speed Dura Ace stuff, sold it on eBay for twice what I paid for the bike.
Any info on the frame? I'm having trouble finding anything. All I know they are handmade in Canada, of Columbus Altec.
>>963610
I swear you post a new bike every week, how big is your stable?
>>963610
Giuseppe Marinoni, ex pro Italian cyclist made master frame builder from, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
>>963614
Just about. It's currently at 14 bikes. I'm constantly selling and trading them, and reconfiguring the ones I have.
I'm fortunate enough to have a huge amount of storage for them.
>>963720
Do you have like a dream stable that would make you go
>ahh. it is complete
>>960608
Are you a pastafarian?
Cos your fork is a spaghetti monster shrine
>>963641
Still waiting for a rip of this movie
>>961015
> Classic-ish frame
> Tron saddle and stem
> Grandpa's bar tape
> Le Vintage tanwalls
> FULL RAINBOW ZIPPS
good job (?)
>>963077
hell yeah
The matching rims and pedals must stay forever
I miss the 90s
Finally done renovating it. With my 2 other road bikes didn't have much spare time and money. Put disk brakes instead of v-brakes, also whole new transmission and shit. Need to choose some tires for XC, maybe try to get into it. Right now considering Rocket Ron.
>>963770
Front view.
>>963770
Cool bike. No bullshit on it. No goofy color cable housing.
did you get the axle-to-crown length right on the new fork?
>>963780
>All those gears
>No bullshit
>>963780
Thanks, mate.
>did you get the axle-to-crown length right on the new fork?
Yeah, it supposed to look like that. Actually, I ride with this fork for two whole seasons already. Initially bought it for winter commuting, and kinda stuck with it.
>>961015
The original stem looks better
>>963784
What's wrong with it? It's standard 3x9 transmission. Well, right now clearly outdated, with all that 10-11sp singles and doubles, but rides well.
>>963510
I don't know if it's a perfect fit exactly, but I'm comfortable enough on it. No pain or irritation during/after riding and such. Don't spend much time in the drops, which I guess is related. But I don't think I would regardless - far too lazy for that, I'll admit.
>>963082
>dat pic
it's distorted like a fisheye lense, but only on one edge, like it was cropped down for some reason. very odd.
>>963454
>splashtape
obvs you think it looks good but I just don't see it. neat bike and pic tho.
>>963564
pretty
>>963757
I don't know, to be honest. I have a couple bikes that I will probably have forever, and a few 'rotating' slots... Bikes I'll have for a while and then sell.
There are a few bikes that I'd like to get my hands on, but they are pretty random ones... An early splatter-paint GT Mtb, a low-pro/funny bike, and a couple others.
>>963605
>classic image.jpg
>>963789
It's not a fixed gear :+)
should probably take a new photo
My love and companion
>>963994
Yes do.
That's pretty damn cool.
Got me thinking, what would it take to internally route the shift and brake cables? I know external cables are part of the charm but I really like the 'updated retro' look, especially when there are modern groupsets used on a retro frame already.
From today.
>>964138
A quick google search yielded one result from instructables - they recommend using a drill press to punch the hole without slipping, then using a dremel to smooth out the edges to avoid cutting into the cable housing. It seems pretty doable.
I don't trust myself to do any of that in addition to cutting off the cable guide bosses on the top of the top tube and then repairing the painted finish.
>>964135
lol explain yourself
>>963571
Are you then going onto the U of M Transitway? Seems like an awful long detour to avoid biking on University Avenue. Pierce Butler could be so nice because it has a relatively wide bike lane and has zero stoplights or stop signs along it's length. The pavement east of Snelling just makes it not fun to ride on at any higher speed.
>>964248
NDS
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
>>964266
Fine... it's just tiagra on the trek and I hate it.
>>964269
noice. lower your fd a bit and it will shift better. It only needs ~2mm between the cage and the chainring. Also your rd cable outer looks fucked up by the barrel adjuster and i bet a new one would shift a lot nicer. Also clean your shit.
>>964271
I hate cleaning the chain with a passion.
I took a look at the cable. The casing is broken near the end, theyve been on there for more than a couple years now and I did about 4k last year. I'll replace them soon.
Race bike. Yes I need to cut steerer but I'm not cos muh resale.
>>964285
Wewww dat rd cable loop. Does it shift like shit? Otherwise, mad jelly
>>958502
Not mine but i got one just like this one on the way. Will post me on the bike if this thread is still alive when the bike arrives in a week and a half.
>>960587
What would happen if you put 700c wheels on that
>>964291
They wouldn't fit, stupid.
>>964285
Jesus, dude.
Next time have the shop wrap your bars. That shit is appalling.
>>964285
If you don't mind spending some money and care enough about looks you could try a more angled stem placed higher up the steerer, match it to the head tube angle (90-HA=stem angle) to get it perfectly level and the bars will probably end up close to the same position.
>>964300
Hamont eh.
>>964338
Yeah, rode the escarpment yesterday out to devils punch bowl. Found a buddhist monk sitting under that giant cross.
>>963770
>elite bottlecage
Neat.
>>961015
Oh hey guys this is a step in the right direction right?
>>963766
If you saw my skinsuit you'd understand the decals
>>958598
it's you, you're a shit tier side project
snagged the stem for $30 now to source a seatpost
Older than I am Taiwanese shit on 2 wheels fully loaded for camping.
>>964479
S'wrong with your seatpost?
Should i post red or blue bike first
project bike
>>964495
:-/
It's an aeshetically cool project, but you're throwing a lot of money at lugged carbon + RSX. I worry you might find the final product disappointing to ride.
>>964495
Seat post kills the sleek look imo
>>958502
i know it's shit but i come to /n/ for the laughs
i want to change the saddle and put additional bars so i can get more positions while commuting
>>964501
>additional bars
>>963882
>>964503
My bike to train and race with, Trek 1500 SLR
I can't find my camera so I used my shitty phone camera
Tried to make my bike more visible for cars, the bottom of the upper bag has an arrow to the side on it with reflector tape, so it's visible from behind. Why do people think it's okay to drive by a bike with just 30cm distance or less?
Flat pedals...I know, the new clipless pedals and shoes are in transit.
>>964545
Bar tape on the chain stay? Is that some kind of hipster ID mod?
Newer picture, next upgrades are mavic ellipse wheels and 25c tires
>>964499
so far total cost is $320 i had a lot of the parts lying around. Only other cost is aluminum polish ~$10 and maybe if im feeling splurgy is new model correct decals, the current ones are coming off :/ ~$35 also bar tape ~$15 so prob finished sub $400
>>964500
the bars are semi aero
>>964504
thanks bud
>>964505
All fixed up and ready to ride.
>mfw bike is for little sister.
pretty comfy pre thunderstorm ride
steep grades get me so winded though ;_;
went to GG bridge and there's so many freds
>>964841
complains about freds
>has a mom saddle
>has handlebars above saddle
>>964905
I'm a girl tho
I just got this yesterday, upgrading from a hybrid. It's a 2013 giant tcr composite 1. Full carbon with ultegra groupset. I paid $1400 before tax. Good deal or no? Also, is there any little things I should do to it to make it better?
>>963880
I didn't love it at first to be honest, but it's grown on me, the previous, and only other owner loved it.
>>964600
What ratio are you riding, and do you feel it's necessary for city riding?
>>964738
>chainguard
>"Raleigh Sports"
I like the bike, but c'mon Raleigh, who do you think you're fooling?
>>965139
True raleigh sports
Almost done with this '74 Italvega Super Record. Just needs campy headset, campy seat post, brake cables and hoods. Want different color bar wrap. What should it be a/n/ons?
>>965192
>Want different color bar wrap. What should it be a/n/ons?
>black seat
>black tires
I'm thinking black. your only trim is chrome and the white cable housing. I agree white is not working and obviously chrome is out. black it is.
>>965500
Black leather sew up wrap, cloth or the Benottoe black?
Thinking about skin wall Conti or Shwalbes for tires.
>>962451
Let's see the race wheels! Judging from you pedals you consider yourself a sprinter? No issues with the rear wheel yet? Sprinters I know that train on those have warrantied that rear multiple times.
my caad8
pls no hate, she is a smooth ride