/pybt/ - Post Your Bike Thread

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Did some work on my boss' friend's bike and he gave me this set of open pros he had laying around for free! Fucking sick af senpai

Don't mind the saddle position, I think I have a stripped bolt that needs replacing.

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Behold my shitbike.

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burnerbike

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my valve stem went through my sidewall

>>988511
>no brakes

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>>988515
my bike is now ~1lb lighter than it is with brakes
i keep my brakes and a helmet in my truck incase i drive to some scary dirtjumps :)

>>988530
Please leave /n/ forever.

>>988530
do you live in your truck?

>>988531
its a bmx you fucking retard

>>988537
I'm aware of that. What's your point? Please leave /n/ forever.

>>988539
put some brake hoods on your bike ffs

>>988539
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybe-8jtp9wU

>>988544

Many conflicting emotions for this one.

Are you the original owner? The frame almost appears to have been poorly repainted. Or is that a powdercoat?

>gatorskins

*dingding* to you too, you fucking savage

>>988544

Looks like a fun ride.


That bottle cage is really throwing off your aesthetic tho.

>>988553

No way.
It's a nicely chosen contrast detail.
Learn2colour theory

>>988554

No. It's awful.

>>988545
>brake hoods on an OTS
Absolutely disgusting.

>>988551

No I bought it from some asshole in Italy when I was 17. Still have had it a long time. and by the time it got here the paint was shit. So I had it powdercoated. Its a tough thick paint, but it doesnt look classy. But its my baby and she can take it.

>>988554

Thanks bru, I appreciate that.

>>988554
colour theory isn't

>>988530

I lived out of a Volvo wagon last year

>tfw when cuddling my bike while trying to stay warm
>Id trade my life now for that again anyday.

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4x on the back and radial up front for maxium awesome.

>>988552
BMC impec? It's fucking beautiful.

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>>988389

>>988544
>that customink stickery

we out here as fuck

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Waiting for a good deal on wheels so i can swap for riding conditions easier

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Hey guys, I have a question.

My bikes inner tube recently got punctured, the one that it happened to was the standard, came with the bike cheapo inner tube so I'd rather not waste time patching it. When I pulled the inner tube off the wheel, I found the measurements "25 / 32 x 622" on there, and when I googled that it told me to look for a 700c inner tube that was 1 - 1.25 inches wide.
I picked one up and draped it over the tire, because its at least an inch or two too long, and a bit too wide. So I'm at a bit of a loss for what it is I'm looking for, as somebody who is new to shopping for bike tires / inner tubes, any help would be very much appreciated as my bike is my transportation to and from work.

http://www.target.com/p/schwinn-men-s-trailway-28-700c-hybrid-bike-bronze/-/A-15547829

(bqg is auto saging so please excuse that im posting outside of there)

>>988645
common mistake. They appear too long when you remove the tire from the rim, but they aren't. Look up how to change a tube. A bit too wide doesn't matter.

>>988645
Look on the side of your tire. The size will be labeled. Assuming your bike is 700c (the one you linked is) then it will be written as 700x##c or ##-622. That's the number you need. 700c (aka ISO 622) is the diameter, ## is the width. When picking out a new tube, you need the correct diameter, width, and valve stem type (Presta or Schrader). Those are """usually""" all that you have to worry about (I say usually because sometimes valve stem length also matters, and because there are obscure valve stem types besides presta and schrader, but don't worry about that stuff).
The "25 / 32 x 622" tube you mentioned is designed for 700c tires ranging from 25mm to 32mm, so your tires are probably somewhere in that range. Tubes will usually have a range, such as that, since tubes can stretch and don't have to be exact.

>>988645
Oh and, sometimes wide 700c tires are referred to as 29" rather than 700c. They mean the same thing. Both are ISO size 622mm. The bike you linked is 29x1.95" tires. So if you have the same exact one, then look for 29x1.95" tubes (which is roughly 700x50c, but inch measurements aren't always exact). And that's wider than the "25 / 32 x 622" tube you have. That tube could be made to work in a 29x1.95" tire, but it's smaller than ideal.

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>>988650
>>988651
Thanks for the information, I was worried because they seemed over sized when I just slightly inflated them, but I followed the video I found and the inner tube went in just fine, though my new bike pump also shows PSI and the recommended ranges for the inner tubes, should I really be going to 60 for the hybrid inner tube? I got to like 50 and it became hard to inflate it anymore, and the tire felt completely solid.

>>988544
Ayyyyy I have a de bernardi too
I'll post it tomorrow sometime

>>988551
I have a de bernardi from the 00s and you can practically scrape the paint with your fingernail

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Current project. Just picked up a cheap athena groupset for it, still need pretty much everything else. Looking for some nice deep 90's rims like shamals/ventos.

>>988560
not as disgusting as the hobo job lot you've got hanging of the back of it

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>>988741
>mirin
Awesome bike. If I could, I would. Bottle size is not koscher but that's no fault of the bike.
jelly/10

>>988732
supported, also you're fat.

>>988711
Consider modern Velocity rims

>>988531
You've got some nerve

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>>988711
>>988747
This. Polished H+Son Archetype 32/32 3-cross would also look positively awesome. Silver Revolution spokes. Build on silver Miche Racing Box for a cheap Campagnolo hub.

>>988752
Those H+ sons are pretty nice. The velocity deep v's just remind me of the fixie boom 8-9 years ago when everyone had a set of bright anodised ones. I'm sure they're fine rims but I'll always associate them with that aesthetic.

Now that I have the period groupset I'm pretty sure i'll stick to period correct rims, there's plenty to choose from and I need to save up for a while anyway.
My longlist: Gipiemme Tecno 416, Fir Aria/super rialto, Campagnolo Shamal/Vento/Scirroco, Mavic cosmic (if i can find a silver set with the small decals), Araya Super Aero (the vintage ones with the seamless brake track not the ugly remakes).

>>988754
10/10 would ride with in case of a zombie holocaust

>>988711
Isn't there an extra "s" on that Masi?

>>988763
It's a different Massi. Spanish company, I think.

>>988763
Nope it's a Spanish company called Massi, not the Italian/American Masi. Not very well known but their 90's road frames are pretty good. Mine is filet brazed columbus tubing with pantographed columbus chrome forks. I think they're still making bikes but from what I've seen of them they aren't amazing any more.

>>988531

>Bitching at someone who's riding way more, and way harder than you.
>you only ride weekends when the coffee shops closed
>probably wear full Fred kit and lecture people about the benefits of cycling rather than actually riding

Get rekt

>>988794
he's a faggot but lecturing people about cycling is pure kino

>>988800
Fuck off /tv/

>>988673
If the side of the tire says 60 then yeah you can go up to 60. It's not uncommon for hybrids to be substantially higher than that. Higher pressure = less roller resistance, faster. Lower pressure = softer, more comfortable, slower, and more prone to flat tires. I would go all the way to 60, or at minimum 50, and make sure to check your tire pressure before EVERY SINGLE RIDE because tires lose air over time even from just sitting for a few days. If you have trouble pumping past 50 then you probably have a shit-tier pump or a hand pump. Get a decent floor pump.

>>988794
>>Bitching at someone who's riding way more, and way harder than you.
I probably ride more than him. I just did a 281km ride two days ago.
>>you only ride weekends when the coffee shops closed
I don't drink coffee.
>>probably wear full Fred kit and lecture people about the benefits of cycling rather than actually riding
Nope.

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>>988813
This graph has been pretty accurate for me across several different bikes/tyre widths.

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First ride this morning using clipless pedals (and a new saddle). Clipless is really nice, the biggest single difference I noticed was that riding out of the saddle felt much more natural, but I'm sure I was able to put more power down for the same effort.

Also my new saddle (Fizik Arione VSX) made a big difference in comfort. The saddle I'd been riding on was a womens saddle and caused me to go numb quite quickly. I like that I was able to move around on this new saddle quite easily, and the cutout definitely made it more comfortable.

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>>988752

awww lawwwwdy des nice

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New pedals installed.

I want a road bike.

>>988814
do you have a job? if you have a job, then you dont ride more than me

>>988822

Your shifter cable housing is much too long in the cockpit.

Did you do this yourself? If your shop let that pass on a rather expensive bicycle, I would go FAR out of your way not to let them work on it ever again.

>>988856
>neet pride
What in the ... oh, now I remember where I am. :\

>>988860
It's a 5600 groupset. Of course no shop installed it. It may or may not be a new frame, but that's a carry-over group from an old build.

>>988865
i work 80hrs/week for 2 months out of the year and drive my bike around from skatepark to skatepark for the other 10months. half the time sleeping in bicycle-girl's bed, wow, yeah.

what do i do for work? well-paying, physical jobs with hippie friends and redneck friends, wooo

^under the table, mind you :)

>>988515
>veganrider
>tripcode
>(you)
LOL

>>988860
Yeah, I know- the previous owner was a woman who had an 80mm 60 degree stem on it. The handlebars were way higher than they were ever meant to be on this bike, so when I put the original flipped stem back on it there is a lot of excess, which I plan on getting rid of when I replace the cables.

Everything works fine on the bike currently though, so it may be a while before I bother doing anything with the cables.

>>988866
>It's a 5600 groupset.

So it is. Good call.

>>988856
Yes I have a job. My commute is 86 miles round trip and I sometimes do it by bicycle.

>>988822
Such a pretty bike with such a cheap groupset makes me sad. I'd upgrade soon if I were you.

>>988866
I don't understand. Do lbs in your country refuse to install lower end groupsets or something?

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woo

>>988835
how tall are you? That looks like a fucking tiny frame.

>>988930
Is that plastidip coming off?

>>988926
I plan on getting a new 105 groupset sometime during the winter probably (whenever I can get it on sale). The 5600 really isn't bad at all though, my only complaint is the lack of reach adjustment for the brake levers. It does have Ultegra brakes and FD though.

>>988931
5'9"
It looks small because it's a 29er. I guess I'm a Fred.

>>988931
>>Is that plastidip coming off?

Yep, turns out it's not durable for big mountain riding, or probably bikes in general.

>>988933
Make sure it has the proper rear hubs to accept 11 speed cassettes. My Ultegra hubs are quite old and I had to settle for the latest Tiagra.

>>988943
Hmmm, thanks for the heads up. My bike has upgraded Bontrager wheels and hubs, so hopefully that will work with an 11 speed cassette. Is there any way to tell if your hubs will work?

>>988948
You can look up the model number online.

>>988936
Every time someone talks about plastidipping their bikes we tell them not to, when will they learn?

>>988946
Are those v-brake levers?

>>988957
What's wrong with plastidip?

>>988968
Nevermind, I just saw the bigger picture.

>>988957
>>988968
It would probably work well on cars, or road bikes. Not so much on off-road vehicles.

>>988930

I actually think the plastidip fraying looks really cool, in the same kinda way that denim or leather with a patina can look cool in the right context.

Gives me some ideas.

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Same old thing

>>988979

French gaspipe never looked so fine

>>988979
10/10 would ride with.

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Miyata 1

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Miyata 2

>>988946
>Dem M700 Shifters
niiiiice.

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Miyata 3

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>>988987
Lovely. Nice house too.

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My steel manletmobile

>>988599
Mexican?

>>988984
sexy as fuck, got more pics?

>>989002
>that tiny frame
>that tiny stem
>that saddle all the way forward
How manlet is too manlet?

>>988987
That's my favorite version of the Miyata logo. Classic.

>>988876
that sounds like you trim for a living. Do you trim for a living?
>if so slightly jelly

>>989002
>Mexican
Yep. I didn't know the brand was known anywhere else, so I guess you must be Mexican too.

>>988930
>climbing that on flats
wew

>>989008
I'm guessing he's 5'5" at most.

>>988643
And she said to the wolf: - My, what long chainstays you have there!

>>989002
Did you take that photo through a funhouse mirror?

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>>989008
Picking on someone because of their height,seriously ?

>>989002
>>989034
Lo que sea las Alubike de ruta sí están para rodar acá chido.

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>>988754
>>988979
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>>988741
>>989072
I like

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>>989073

FIX IT RIGHT FUCKING NOW YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>989111
What the fuck are you even crying about?

>>989072
More pix of that goofball stem.

>>989008
>>989037
nah, 5'9". I prefer the handling of a smaller frame and my legs are very short. I don't know why i have the saddle that way in the pic, now its all the way back. The stem is 100 mm so not that short and the top tube is 54 cm long. The headtube is short so i guess that makes the bike look even smaller.

just recently finished my project bike. still have some things left to do like wrap my bars and get a better seat but I've been riding it around town no problemo.

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>>989158
oops forgot pic

>>989160
Any info on the frame? Guessing it's 1950's? You should rotate the bars forwards a bit and probably move the brake levers further down too before you tape them up.

>>989164
according to the serial it's a 1979/80 made in canada. I did a bit of research and found out it used to be a 3 speed cruiser, probably from a department store. thanks for the tips! it's small things like that I still need to work on.

>>989171
Oh interesting, the geo and the forks particularly make it look like a 50's frame. Yeah it's definitely not high end: stamped rear dropout, the lugs and the mitring at the top of the seat stays point to a cheaper bike. Looks like it's in great condition though, seems it's been well looked after.

>>989179
It's nothing fancy but this was just a fun project anyways. Got the frame for 20 bucks so I can't complain. Besides a bit of cosmetic rust and paint chips it's in fine condition, nothing integrally wrong with it.

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Hopefully this in a week or so

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>>989191
>image size
oh boy

Commuter/beater/fun bike. Over the last 6 years, it's cost me a whopping total of $85
Usually have rack and front basket on, but recently I haven't needed to carry much stuff to/from work, so it's naked at the moment.
I'll probably ride this thing until one of us is dead.

>>988389
Beautiful commuter, anon.

>>988392
Very nice anon, how is that threaded carbon fork? Something about them makes me uneasy.

>>988435
What's the story behind this one?

>>988544
I like it, but those gigantic drops kind of freak me out, is it just the photo angle?

>>988711
very nice, I can't wait to see it put together

>>988754
Where was this picture taken? I wish I had some nice woodland trails like that around here.

>>988946
comfy, love those hammered fenders

>>988984
>>988985
>>988987
Mad jelly of this collection
I don't even know which one I like more.

>>989070
Beautiful bike, looks well taken care of, too.

>>989072
10/10 this bike looks like too much fun

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>>989194
>implying someone would want to steal that filthy ass saddle

Well that bike looks perfectly adapated for its intended purpose


Pic is the old road bike i want to convert to a touring bike. The cool thing is that it has barely been used.

>>988984
reeeally nice bike ! what happened to the top tube paint ? I hope you'll restore it somehow, i like the rest of the paint job.

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>>989197
The point of not changing the saddle is how unappealing it is.
It's probably my favorite shaped saddle, and being butt-ugly doesn't change how comfy it is.

>>989197
I do believe he's had a problem with someone stealing it before, not because it's valuable but simply to be an arsehole.

I'm going to assume you don't actually ride with those bars like that, so why the hell haven't you taken a couple minutes to position them correctly? Whilst you're at it flip your front QR to the other side.

>>989199
No i mean, is the anti theft chain necessary considering the look of the saddle ?

>>989201
I just wanted to take a photo of it before i touch anything.

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Bike 1

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>>989209
Bike 2
Has more spokecards now :^)
Also ordered a new stronglight chainring and some other things

>>989206
Eh, it's not really necessary, but just a little extra deterrent.

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this strange piece of junk.
some nigger stole my former 80's olmo mtb rigid bike (it was a blonde guy, actually), i can't figure what for, and a friend gave this bike to me a couple of weeks ago. it's kind of big for mi size (my friend is quite tall) and i'm trying to adapt to this size of frame. maybe i'll throw a shorter stem on it, every trick i try feels weird.

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wew lad

>>989232
Finally a frame pump. Glad I'm not the only one.

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>>989248

Why would you need to pump up your frame?

>>988515
Fuck off with with your shitty narrowmindedness

>>989235

too much bike for you, Tetsuo.

>>989249
bitch, I've got a frame you can pump.

>>988531
For a vegan you have a profound lack of perspective when it comes to judging other people

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>>988531
>deliberately shitting on board quality on one of the last few decent boards
rest in peace

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>>989248
I couldn't imagine not having one.

Fuckin jokers with pumps in their jersey pockets, wtf.

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>>989102
Así es, men. Son muy pesadas pero muy resistentes también. Saludos.

>>988754
cool

( ^_^)/ やぁ!

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Hey guys, is this bike a good purchase?

I need a used bike for under 200.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/bik/5712767180.html

>>988946
sensational

>>989280
How much does yours weight?

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Found this in the shed today. Is this a good bike? I know it's really old and what not but if I fix it up and ride around will I get laughed at by people who actually know about bikes?

>>989292
It's a crappy bike, but crappy bikes can still be fun to ride. So I would ride it around for fun if you want, just don't put any money into trying to make it a better bike.

>>989294
Would you say I should just buy a new one? This one would probably need new tires and I wanted to paint it. But if it's crappy should I just invest in a new bike. I wanted to start riding this summer

How strong a frame do I need to add some stuff for a touring bike?
I have my father's old Motobecane but I'm not sure if that's sturdy enough from what I'm reading. There's no real rust damage or anything, just an old road bike.

>>988622
Nice elevation brah. That's about the highest I've ever been here, and on a mountain summit. Hoping to hit 3000 sometime but it's pretty tough locally. Someday I will bike in Nepal

How do I get bikes as aesthetic as you guys?

>>988959
>>988986
>>989194
>>989287
The whole cockpit is originally from my 80s rigid mtb commuter that got run over. Suntour xc stem and shifters. dia compe 282 four finger levers and nitto stem.

I post my spendy bikes and get shit on on this board. I post my barn sale frankenbike I put $100 and a bunch of old junk parts into and everyone raves. I love you, /n/.

>>989198
The top tube had to be replaced because of cracks around the internal cable routing holes. Some day I will have it repainted as it would have looked new but I'd have to find decals first.

>>988993
Thanks. My wife made the house nice. It would look like a garage if I were in charge.

>>988980
>>988983
>>989107
Thanks, pals.

How convert bike to fixie!

>>989296
I wouldn't put any money into that bike, better to put your funds towards something that comes from an actual bike shop (no walmart or sporting store bike-shaped objects).

>>989300
There are really high-end steel race bikes that have weight limits, but by and large most steel frames have no problem carrying normal rider + cargo loads up to 300lbs if not more. Whether if makes sense to convert that particular frame into a touring bike will depend on whether it has provisions for racks, fenders, and is going to handle nicely when loaded.

>>989348
Oh alright. The stuff I was reading on different racks and bags was acting like the average frame would have stress fractures from the weight of supplies.

>>989194
Blake, don't encourage veganrider with positive feedback. Shame on you.

>>989374
eh, he posted anon and has a decent bike
Still is a useless shitposter, though.

>knows my name
???

>>989289
10.1 kilograms.

>>989382
hi blake

>>988754
would own/10

>>989224
>drops 45 degrees too low
>leaning bike up by the frame

are you trolling or just an idiot?

>>989468
hi ray

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1974 Italvega Super Record

>>989473
>>drops 45 degrees too low
They're not though. Not him, but they're installed exactly as intended. Not all bars a re designed to have flat tops, and some of us like it that way.

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>>989473

Sorry I triggered you with my bike lean bro.

Drops are just old. They're in correct. Pic related.

>>989473
The bottom of the drops are supposed to be horizontal to the ground, they're classic drop.

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>>989336
Garbon bieks just lack personality

>>989522
You can stickerbomb and fuck the paint up on your garbon:DD bike just as easily as your OTS gaspipe frame.

>>989526
Yet you don't, because it's too nice, and that's why it looks so bland.

>>989528
>its nice
>its bland
Make you mind up hippie.
>i only buy trash that i can trash to show how original i am but wouldnt want to trash anything worth owning meaning i never own anything worth owning but feel very smug about it
Death to hipsters etc.

>>989531
It's nice, yet bland-looking. Don't get me wrong, I'd get a garbon frame if I could afford it. I still find clunky beaters more charming. No need to get all touchy about it.

>>989533
>I'd get a garbon frame if I could afford it
Prejudice ... confirmed.

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>>989533
>>989545
I think it all boils down to the fact that any imperfection in carbon makes you feel wary about the frame integrity, on the other hand you can a have a trashed steel frame and not worry as long as you can't see a crack or bend.

>>989280
Tuve un modelo similar al tuyo, una dulzura y muy suave. Saca la rodada, suenas defeño, ja.

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>>989194
>What's the story behind this one?

I got is when i was 15, i come from a poorish family so my parents got me on sale department store shit which i then upgraded over time from parts from a cheap chinese shop. pic related.

>>988876
>i work 80hrs/week
that sounds like a lie

>>989609
>six 13 hour days a week
>seven 11 hour days a week

you don't work 80 hour weeks in fucking four days genius, twice I can remember seeing a manager leave at the store I work at the remaining one works 70 hour weeks for like, a month before someone shows up to assist him

>>989278
where dis? looks like colorado

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>>989309
i've been up over 14k a few time (Pike's Peak). Shit's hard

>>989468
Alright, now curiosity strikes, you're probably some guy from a lbs then?

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>>989497
Hubba hubba, nice bike. I have a blue bike with campy too.

>>989553
Tapatío, bro. :D

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I know /n/ hates fatbikes but this thing is my goddamn dream bike.

>>989655
>Presumably costly fatbike
>Cable brakes
Fix that.

Also that doesn't look like a quick release seatpost clamp, do you always ride with your seat that low? If so the bike is too big for you.

>>989656
>dream bike
>complains about seat height
nice reading man

>>989664
I took that to mean that he owns his dream bike, this is a PYBT after all. Also, if it was a true dream bike then I could think of much better ones to choose from.

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Lent my buddy my tt bike for nat champs.

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>>989664
>not living your dream

why even live ?

>>989679
Is that duct tape aero?

>>989683
>you dont life to be sad no

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>>989679
clamping top tube

>>989656
Yeah I just got the bike together and went for a rip, haven't had a chance to adjust it to my height. Could also be the riser bars and headtube angle. I salvaged a bunch of parts from my last bike to save money, maybe it'll get more upgrades as paychecks come in.

>>989614
>shieeeeeet man that's high, Hard because of the oxygen? The highest i have biked is 3500 m
but is kinda standard around here as I live at 2300 m, so practically no difference in oxygen.

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>>989679

>Multi-thousand-dollar TT spaceship bike
>$50 mostly-plastic folding workstand

Also you're not Floyd Landis faggot put those bars down

>>988754
Stop fucking crosschaining you whore

>>989252
Heading off to the laundromat?

>>989744
The saddle should be at least close to level with the bars, not 3+ inches below them. If you can't raise it that much then flat bars and a stem with more drop might help. It'll also make those bar ends more comfortable.

>>989292
Yep, if you like riding it, then it's a good bike.

>>989753
>1x
>crosschaining

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new wheels, new rubber

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>>989686

>>989792
Are those MTB pedals? Good god, I thought I was the only one.

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>>989753

>>989347
Ask >>>/lgbt/

>>989792

>Conti GP4000SII

patrician as fuck.

>>989792
>valves under tire logos

we out here as heck

>>989679
Triathletes are gross. Commit to one sport instead of being slightly above average at three

>>989796
Nope, speedplay zeros. mtb pedals work just as well tho and eliminate the need for 2 pairs of cycling shoes
>>989814
what?

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>>989827
forgot pic like a dumbass

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before mud

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>>989813
>most popular road tire ever made
>'patrician as fuck'

>>989679
dam, i wish i was rich.... Integrated stem bikes look sick.

>>989831

>1x group
>suntour fork

It's almost like you don't even ride

>>989224
I like you, your bike, and your picture.

>>989292
Any bike you have fun riding on is a good bike, anon.
>>989522
pico pal que lee.
>>989846
nigga don't you dare talk shit bout suntour's XCR. It is the best piece of shit of a fork on earth, best bang for buck for budget builds. I abused mine for years and rode it into the ground before going for a decent air fork, but man, XCR is a warrior.

>>989864

Garbage damping = shit tier fork.

But that's not really even the point. The point is that the dude could've probably had a real fork instead of 1x

>>989616
I dont think I will ever get sick of this bike, theres something about the proportions of the fit which is just perfect

>>989870
1x groups are cheap these days. An NX upgrade kit is €150 and the full group only €100 more. That's retail. Bike manufacturers obviously get it for less, so the actual dollar cost of chosing an NX group with a cheap chainset over something like Alivio 4000 is minimal.
Certainly not enough to stick a Reba on there instead.
>i ride a steel tank with an nx groupset and a reba fork
>shit is cash

>>989616
>>989918
Seconded. Large bikes normaly look like trash, but the aggressive cockpit/seatpost/racy saddle somehow makes it gorgeous. Tattered well "loved" frame is balanced perfectly by the bling-bling Ritchey finishing kit. Nice hoops too.

New to /n/ and cycling in general

What kind of bike should I get if I want to do a 500 mile trip in maximum comfort on flat surfaces? Touring bike?

>>989929
>Touring bike?
Yes. Also called an audax bike, or possibly an endurance road bike if it's going to be overwhelmingly paved.
A cheap new alternative is the Kona Rove Al. Your options are all down to budget and the amount of packing you'll carry. For credit card touring a well dialed in roadbike would be ideal.

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>>989929
>new to cycling
>500 mile trip
>maximum comfort
>flat surfaces

This is a troll right? You know the answer can not be anything else but a recumbent.
Possibly a tadpole trike.

>>989938
overwhelmingly paved
>omgawd thees surface eet ees so so paved i am freaking out gaiz

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quick snap of my too-cheap-to-be-stolen beater, i want to change my fork into a straight one soon

>>989979
damn what

>>989979
>too cheap to be stolen
You obviously don't live in an area with many nigs do you

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Have since dropped the stem about half way, have found my hacksaw so I'll cut the steerer at some point and probably try it with the stem slammed.

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I've only done some light trails and laps at the bike park so far.

>>989984
What area is that, looks nice af

>>989984
Sexy as fuck.
I like how the sidewalls matches the frame highlights. And the dirt spatter.

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>Triple front chain rings on a 160mm bike
>XC rear tyre

Gotta go fast

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Here's my Train, and this bike I found today in the foreground.

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>>988544
Violets unite! 1971 P-15s. Today is the maiden voyage. Going to put a campy rally RD on her soon

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that's my daily ride, i like my bikes strange.

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>>989948
it's gonna be cool, bro. we're gonna get through this together.

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>>990055

Bruh Ive got a Paramount aswell

>>988530
Late to thread and new to the board, how are you remotely stealthy in that? Don't people call the cops on you or don't the cops fuck with you in the middle of the night?

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I know triple cranks are shit, bought it before I knew much about cycling. Love her anyways though

>>990116
triples still have their uses, If I had a touring rig where I knew I was going to pack some weight on it and go ride through some remote areas in the mountains I would use one.

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Just installed new 540mm flat bars w/ ends

The comfiest setup...

>>990122
Too wide, try something like >>989982

>>990126
too wide for you... maybe anon has a stocky body build and isnt some twig boy.

>>990142
He's obviously not super tall so unless he's unproportionally wide the bar ends would be more comfortable further inwards. If they are in the most comfortable position then when his hands are on the flats they're going to be too narrow.

Most drop bars are in the 40-44cm range and the bar ends are emulating the hoods and so should be closer to the same width. Not quite as narrow though because then the flat position would be too narrow (same reason the flats on drop bars suck) if the bar ends are on the outside. Moving them inboard of the grips gets around this as a wider flat grip isn't as bad.

>>990156
I use bar ends because they give me more leverage while climbing. That's it. If I put them where you suggest I do they won't help me at all. I'm not trying to "emulate hoods".

>>990160
That's fine but then it's not the comfiest setup. Do what you want, I was just offering guidance for a setup that I found to be more comfortable as I thought that was your goal.

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>>990186

>>990194
Lol it's actually comfy af once you get used to it. A lot comfier than traditional saddles and cheaper than the 611.

>>990116
Triples aren't shit they're just unfashionable but who cares. It affords you a close ratio cassette while keeping hill gears. It's a different shift pattern and a bit of extra weight, i personally like them.

>>990075
Those pedals are so fucking far forward.
I can't really imagine where my legs would even go on that

>>990075
>not a banana seat

y tho

>>989940
> kickstand

Can I ask anon to post his old mongoose, hardtail, with bar ends that he bought for 80 or so dollars? I need inspiration.

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>>990371
Sure

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>>990407
Didn't realize that file was so big...

>>990407
The ultimate troll bike.

>>990116
>I know triple cranks are shit
no they're not you retard

>>990579
It's a pretty ordinary late 90s mountain bike, only dumb thing about it is the lack of a front brake.

>>990587
>putting a RockShox fork on a Mongoose
>not a troll bike

>>990590
That frame's from back when Mongoose was good. The fork is also nothing special.

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>>990590
Lol what? It came stock with a Judy XC

>>990595
Yeah but that's one of the weird old ones. Having a modern RockShox fork on it looks weird as fuck.

>>990597
So because it looks weird that makes it a troll bike, and the ultimate one at that? You're an ultimate idiot.

>>990597
I would have loved to rebuild the old Judy but it was completely blown and would have cost nearly as much as the newer, better fork I have on it.

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Un-castrated

>>990619
Fix that toeclip, bro.

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Back in to mtb after a few years off due to baby. Needed to clear the baby weight I have put on.
Spent £500 on this and having lots of fun.

Apparently police now patrol on bikes in my area. Was given a warning for pulling a fat manual down a hill on the pavement right past the cops. They gave me a little 'steer clear of cycle offences' card. Apparently a 30 year old should know better. Trouble is the bike makes me feel 12.

What do you think of the bike? Has to live inside at the moment due to psycho neighbour who is pissed I am having him evicted.

>>990852
>What do you think of the bike?
Maxxis rubber, spiky flat pedals, Shimano hydro, wide enough bars, the only Suntour fork to get good reviews - you did good anon!
Keep riding, keep disregarding the constabulary.
Tip though. Bikes are photographed from the drive side to show the drive train. Pedal arms should be parallel to the ground on the forward one slightly raised, valve stems should be in the six o'clock position with caps off and decent bikes should always live insdoors. No matter the neighbours.

>>990407
Thank you!

>>990055
Looks closer to fuschia, if you ask me

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>>990963
Look who's been stealing his sisters interior design magazines. -.-

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>>990055
>dat bar wrap
Muh DICK!
(btw, those Mikashimas need toe clips)

>>990712
Que?

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>>990971
It's missing the strap, mate. Not only it looks like shit but it's also quite dangerous.

>>990996
This. It's also completely useless unless you're a fag who uses the cage without a clip. The clip goes under your shoe. The strap holds it in. The cages only function is helping you get the clip right and holding the strap open. They are not ment to be put under any stress or be used for anything else.

>>989757
Where are you getting this information from?? Please give me a single advantage of having saddle and bars level on a fucking fat bike

>>991000
It having larger tyres is irrelevant. There is a most efficient seat height, too low and you won't be able to pedal well sitting down, and for most bikes that will be level or higher than the bars.

If the height of that seat in the photo is the most efficient then the frame is way too large, the bars shouldn't be that far above the seat.

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>>990856
Thanks

Took a more standard photo. Also now got lights, bottle and one of those cats eye cycle comps.

>>991018
I swear to god before long mtbs will have 11 teeth in the front and gears in the back that are 90% of the diameter of the fucking rim

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first non handmedown bike. just hit my 100 miles on it today.

>>991037
Very nice. Where'd you get those bottles?

>>991039
really cheap on amazon

>>991037
>shot from the wrong side
>dork disc
>mountainbike cassette
>saddle bag
>carrier
>double one litre bottles
>bike computer
>clipless
>entry level bike with extra everything
Mid life crisis dad detected. Turn it back into a road bike though and I'll give it two thumbs up.

>>991046
im 22 and really just starting out so if you want to be a faggot thats cool

>>991042
32oz?

>>991049
yes

>>991037
I like it

>>991048
>im 22
Way to early for a crisis. At least postpone until 30. You have a cool bike, but the gear has to go. Matters of practicality - don't matter.

>>991055
thats the gear set it came my guy and im not learned enough what the real issue with it is. if youd like to explain it im very okay with learning more.

>>990712
looks like a half-clip

>>991061
Nothing wrong with it beyond fashion. The pie plate behind the cassette, cheap rear rack, cheap computer and funny quick release angles look a bit goony. If you care about strangers on 4chan looking down on you for that kind of thing you can fix it or you could just ride your bike.

>>990963
Eh it looks different in different light
>>990971
Christophe clips and straps in the mail as we speak.
>>990996
How are they any more dangerous than being clipped in? I've had cages for a few years now and I've only been frustrated with trying to master the pedal flip

>>991061
You have a nice road bike. Pannier racks have no place on anything but commuter or tourers, and computer have no place on either of those. The rack has to go.
The plastic noob card in the back wheel is a spoke protector in case you klutz up the derailleur limiters and overshifts the chain into the wheel. This kills the wheel. But only a klutz would worry about being a klutz, so if you're not a klutz the dork disc has to go.
Saddle bags are generally frowned upon but a very small and discrete one for a credit card, keys, coffee money and emergency phone _might_ be acceptable, if barely. This should normaly be carried in your jerseys back pockets unless you find that completely unbearable. Your saddle is neither small nor discrete and in no way acceptable on a road bike. It has to go.
Bike bidons are only allowed in the 500ml size on a road bike, unless you're participating in an audax or touring event. And only one may be carried unless it's a 10+ hour ride. It should be carried on the down tube and not the seat tube. Empty bottle holders are strictly prohibited unless you've tossed the bottle before a climb.
The reflector is only acceptable on night rides, must be accompanied by lights and it is improperly positioned and angled in either case. It has to go.
Compact chainset and wide range cassette is a dead Fred/dad give-away and only acceptable if you are mountain climbing. For normal road racing you are expected to get by with 12-25 for your ninespeed setup, at most. The mountainbike cassette has to go.
Like the other anon said, quick releases should be folded in so nothing can snag them accidentaly. The rear on should be folded into the rear triangle, on in under the chainstay if it's an offset lever. The front lever should be folded in just behind the fork, or right along the leading edge of the fork if it's an offset lever. A straight lever may never be folded in along the fork blade itself.

Wear white socks. Not too long.

>>991110
Velominati pls go

>>991110
wow I wish I could be as cool as this guy one day, you must be in the tour of france or something

>>991110

Yuck

are those 80 dollar walmart bikes worth it?

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>>991117
Casual Fred dad, please stop pretending to be a cyclist. We've been watching you, and we won't tolerate your bullshit for much longer. One day you'll wake up with an oily chainset in your bed. kthxbai

>>991126
tryhard velonigger please stop pretending to be a pro cyclist, go back to jerking off to pictures of eddy merckx and leave us alone

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>>991123
>implying tour de france cyclists have style or savvy
>implying they even live by the three feet helmet rule
>implying they dont even have their helmets on when in the tour bus

I like compact cranksets

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Troll bike. Shimano 2300 RD, 9speed cassette, Altus II friction downtube shifter mounted on the bar, Acera canti levers, Tektro brakes, Specialized-branded Sugino crankset, 52t chainring, Velo Orange Postino bars, and a Fizik Arione saddle. I think the frame (aluminum) is Nashbar, but not positive. Carbon fork. Rear wheel is Alex A-class with decals removed to say "ASS". Bontrager stickers arranged to say "BONER".

All stuff from around the shop. $3 grips were the only investment on this. It's got 9 speeds, all of them fast, 52x11-23.

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Any opinions on the Cdale Beast of the East? Got one on order from my LBS, thoughts?

>>991046
>shitting on compact gearing
you don't climb that often right? and i mean real climbs

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Halfway of a 100 km ride

>>988435
Is that Scarborough?

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memebike

>>991037
> rack
ew

>>990110
Late to the party and new to this planet. Why would he have to be stealthy?

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do i have potential?