Post your bike

Posted by: Chalshus on 26 May 2006

Hi!

I know there are a lot of people that have two hobbies; bicycles and hifi.

So, post a picture of your bicycle.

I'll start:

Next upgrade, Brooks Swallow.

Posted on: 02 June 2006 by u5227470736789439

The most reasonable saddle I ever sat on [apart from on a horse, which is different], was on my old Royal Enfield

It would suit the most rotund backside, and mine felt supported as by a comfy arm-chair!

Fredrik

PS: I hate those lift and separaye saddles on pushbikes, and surely they cannot be good for the survival of the the blood flow to those...

Posted on: 03 June 2006 by Beano

quote:
Originally posted by Fredrik_Fiske:
The most reasonable saddle I ever sat on [apart from on a horse, which is different], was on my old Royal Enfield

It would suit the most rotund backside, and mine felt supported as by a comfy arm-chair!

Fredrik

PS: I hate those lift and separaye saddles on pushbikes, and surely they cannot be good for the survival of the the blood flow to those...PENILE DYSFUNCTION is what it is Fredrik

Posted on: 03 June 2006 by Beano

If my memory serves me correctly, Pashley is the official supplier of two wheeled cycles to the Post Office. Can anyone confirm this?

Very well made they are too!

But you never hear a postman say "some f**cker has nicked me bike" well, not round my part of the world anyhow.

Beano

Posted on: 03 June 2006 by Beano

Specialized S-Works Team Issue (frame).
My road bikes are now sold.

Some art that hangs on our walls instead.

Beano

Posted on: 03 June 2006 by Gavin

Here's a pic of my fairly new Specialized Rockhopper. Now looking slightly more 'used' than in that pic...!

Posted on: 03 June 2006 by Beano

They don't look good for long, when used for their intended purpose.

You'd be surprised at just how many people, who put them on a cycle carrier for the sheer benefit of looking cool in the Lakes!

Beano

Posted on: 04 June 2006 by arf005

Here's mine....

GT XCR3000 full sus with i-drive, and an old aluminium frame rigid...weighing about half as much!!

Cheers,
Ali

Posted on: 04 June 2006 by Jim Lawson

Ali

What model of WTB tire do you have on the rear of your sweet looking GT?

Jim

Posted on: 05 June 2006 by arf005

Jim - WTB Enduro Raptor 47/54K, same as the front....

Why....did you notice it's pointing the wrong way too!

Just got the bike back from a service (I really didn't fancy taking the i-drive to bits!!) and noticed they've put the rear tyre on the wrong way round.....

Nevermind it's easily sorted.

Cheers,
Ali

Posted on: 05 June 2006 by prc

Finally got around to getting a pic of my bike:

Posted on: 08 June 2006 by Heath

Hi All

A bit late to this one, I don't usually enter the padded cell. These are my bikes as of a couple of years ago. The only thing that has changed is that the Giant now has the wheels from the Marin, and the Marin now has some new Mavics laced to Hope hubs with nice shiny S/S spokes. Oh and, new bars and a shorter stem.

I wish I had cheap hobbies!

Posted on: 11 June 2006 by David C

Hi,
firstly, my new solo, so new in fact that when the picture was taken I had not ridden it, or cut the steerer. The bike is a Mercian 853 Professional with Dura Ace and XTR groupset, the wheels are Mavic 729's on XT hubs, I am currently trying to decide which lightweight wheels to go for.

This one is slightly more unusual, a 1984 Mercian Supertourist Tandem. Classic 531 frame, but recently rebuilt with XTR / Durace on the shimano side, middleburn tandem chainset etc.

I will try and find a photo of my mountain bike, Marin Indian Fire trail somewhat upgraded.

David

Posted on: 27 July 2006 by GML

Thought I'd post a picture of my new bicycle. I was surprised at how much bikes have changed over the years. My 'Nigel Dean' 531c (now sold) looked quite old-fashioned by comparison.

Posted on: 27 July 2006 by SteveGa

Mine might be for sale soon

Posted on: 27 July 2006 by Mick P

Beano

You asked .If my memory serves me correctly, Pashley is the official supplier of two wheeled cycles to the Post Office. Can anyone confirm this?

Yes I can confirm it because it was usually my signature on the contract

Regards

Mick .. former Purchasing Manager Post Office

Posted on: 28 July 2006 by domfjbrown

quote:
Originally posted by Fredrik_Fiske:
I hate those lift and separaye saddles on pushbikes, and surely they cannot be good for the survival of the the blood flow to those...

Trust me - they're not great in that department, but peanuts (mild pun!) in comparison to what it feels like at 11 y/o to hit the wrong brake on an unfamiliar bike and NOT go over the handlebars - landing on the crossbar instead. Good job I don't want kids - I'm not sure I'm physically capable!

Hey - if anyone can tell me which direction (clockwise/anticlockwise) I need to twist the rear cable derailer cable adjuster on my bike to stop it taking a little longer than it should to shift down gears, I'd love to know - had the thing serviced recently, with a new cable, and the s0dding thing's driving me mad!

Posted on: 28 July 2006 by sonofcolin

quote:
Hey - if anyone can tell me which direction (clockwise/anticlockwise) I need to twist the rear cable derailer cable adjuster on my bike to stop it taking a little longer than it should to shift down gears, I'd love to know - had the thing serviced recently, with a new cable, and the s0dding thing's driving me mad!

Slow shifting from larger to smaller sprockets could be a sign of tight cable tension so turn the barrel adjuster clockwise.
If it is a shimano try this:
1. Shift chain to middle ring in front and innermost sprocket in back.
2. Pedal and shift lever one position.
3. Pedal and turn barrel adjuster counter-clockwise to tighten inner wire tension until chain begins to shift outward.
4. Turn barrel adjuster clockwise 1/4 turn until chain runs smoothly on second cog.
5. Shift outward one sprocket at a time trying each gear. Turn barrel adjuster 1/4 turn clockwise if too tight symptoms occur.
6. Shift to all other normal gear combinations and test adjustment.

Posted on: 28 July 2006 by Stephen Bennett

20 years old now, my daily and long distance transport - my Dawes Galaxy.

Regards

Stephen

Posted on: 01 August 2006 by benmirza

Hi all, here's mine! Handbuilt by my own good self

Pics taken not far from the Nant-y-moch reservior, Mid-Wales.

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Ben Mirza\My Documents\My Pictures\DSC00206.JPG[/IMG]

[IMG]C:\Documents and Settings\Ben Mirza\My Documents\My Pictures\DSC00208.JPG[/IMG]

Cheers,
Ben.

Posted on: 01 August 2006 by benmirza

Damn it! Best try again......

Posted on: 01 August 2006 by benmirza

Just have a look here .....

(Click the images to zoom)

Posted on: 01 August 2006 by prc

quote:
Originally posted by benmirza:
Just have a look here .....

(Click the images to zoom)

Nice bike....always found the pace's to be a bit stiff though...

Posted on: 01 August 2006 by sonofcolin

2004 Axis

Posted on: 05 August 2006 by Squonk

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Trek Fuel 90 Mountain Bike. Afraid it does not get as much usage as I would like.

Adrian

Posted on: 24 August 2006 by J0N

Your pace rc300 looks gorgeous, interested in buying one, how does it ride?